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"Was a real refresher for me and an eye opener!" "Stan’s way of estimating is unbelievable; it really is simple and very accurate." "The cheat sheets are fantastic!"
 
 
   
WRLA NexGEN brought Al Meyers of Kalypso Consulting to the 2017 Buying Show in Calgary. He shared the latest retail innovations with our members over breakfast! It was a fantastic presentation, and now Al's given us the 2016 Retail Innovation Annual Report to share with members. Missed this event? Don't let that happen again, get on the NexGEN Communication list today!
 
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Castle Building Centres
All Weather Windows Ltd.
Sexton Group Ltd.
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There are many benefits to being a WRLA member, including information sharing, networking opportunities and discounts. However, members who don’t renew will miss out on these opportunities to help grow their business. Check out this quick video and see if you're maximizing your membership!
 
Calendar of Events
WRLA Events Calendar:
 
March 1 - 5, 2017
Sexton Member Conference
 
March 13 – 17, 2017
Manual Estimating Level 1, 2 & 3
Leduc, AB

March 22 & 23, 2017
ABSDA Expo
Halifax, NS
 
April 2-4, 2017
Home Hardware Spring Dealer Market
 
August 17-19, 2017
Orgill Fall Market
Boston, MA
 
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
 
Thursday, September 7, 2017
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre Golf Club
Sundre, AB
 
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
2017 WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Golf Kenosee
Moose Mountain Provincial Park, SK
 
Member Benefits
 
   
Professional shoppers who know what to look for and what to ask will conduct an honest and fair evaluation of your business. Get Started with the WRLA Mystery Shopper Program!
 
 
   
Make the most out of your WRLA membership and take advantage of some of the most competitive rates available on shipping services with the UPS Members Benefit Program. 40% off shipments within Canada 40% off shipments to the US 40% off shipments to worldwide destinations Automatic Daily Pickup - (weekly service charge waived) 40% off imports into Canada UPS 30% off brokerage entry preparation fees FREE UPS Pickup services
 
Industry News
BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC, February 16, 2017 - Lowe’s Canada today announced that it is investing resources to support and grow the entire independent retailer network and to further leverage the Ace dealer support program. The company plans on enhancing dealer growth by fostering marketing support, growing the Ace product offering, and providing even more attractive product pricing.
 
 
   
February 17, 2017, St. Jacobs, ON - In honour of Random Act of Kindness Day, Home Hardware encouraged customers to engage in community building gestures across Canada. Titled #HelpAtHome, this initiative rewarded generous customers with gift cards to the Canadian retailer. Canadians could contribute by sharing their photos of their random acts of kindness.
 
Taymor industries is pleased to announce that Debbie Lucas has joined their team as Sales Representative covering the Retail channel in Alberta and both the Retail and Builders Market channels in Saskatchewan.
 
MEMPHIS -- Orgill, Inc. concluded another successful Spring Dealer Market this weekend in New Orleans where thousands of retailers from across North America and around the world gathered to take advantage of promotional discounts, see the latest in retail programs and learn about trends impacting home improvement retailing.
 
 
 

 

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