The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: June 26, 2014
What's Going On

   WRLA in Partnership with NRHA want to send one Retail and one Associate member to the Hardlines Conference to Represent NexGEN! 
         



 CLICK HERE for Contest Details

 
Want to learn more about the contest or WRLA NexGEN?
Visit
www.wrla.org/nexgen or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org 


 

WRLA Terry Yates MemorialSteinbach, MB August 19th CLICK HERE
19th Annual WRLA Calgary ClassicSundre, AB September 4th CLICK HERE
WRLA Golf Kenosee, Kenosee Lake, SK  September 17th CLICK HERE



Forgot to Sponsor this year?... There's still Time!
CLICK HERE to Sponsor a Hole

Visit
www.wrla.org for more information

 


WRLA Bursary & Scholarship
Applications Available Now!




Visit our Website for more information:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships
 
or
Contact Krista Scherpenzeel at kristas@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253

 

 

Exhibitor Contracts have been emailed - if you didn’t receive yours, you can download it from the link below.
Please share all show information with all your booth personal
www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-guide.


Check out the 2015 Interactive Floor Plan - Find your Booth! 
www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/floorplan

Complete your contract and return to Ckelly@wrla.org in order to reserve your booth – deadline is June 13, 2014
*Booth invoices will be emailed in August.*

Want to expand your Brand Reach? 
Contact us today about Sponsorship Opportunities!
Forms are available here: www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-guide or you can call us today at 1-800-661-0253

 


The WRLA will publish its’ annual Directory in July 2014.

 
Each membership will receive one directory.
Additional copies are available to members only at a cost of $60 each.

CLICK HERE to Order ADDITIONAL COPIES

 

The time to get ready for Calagary is NOW!
Take a peek at the beautiful city hosting the 2015 WRLA Buying Show!

   

WRLA TV is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Announcements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips

CLICK HERE for our Media Kit and to find out how you can
advertise on WRLA T.V!

CLICK HERE to Watch Now!


 


Got News?  Share it with us! 
And always watch for new videos and updates from the WRLA!

   

Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!

 
Industry News
To ensure Home Hardware maintains its industry-leading edge, the company has once again invested in its future with the launch of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) at its Distribution Centre in Debert, Nova Scotia. The new system is part of Merchandise in Motion (MiM), a proprietary logistics management design consisting of the Warehouse Management System and a Transportation Management System.

"It’s our goal to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our Dealer-Owners so they can provide the best service to their customers. As Home Hardware grows and we add new Dealers and customers, we continue to evaluate the capacity, efficiency, accuracy, cost and speed of our logistics system to ensure it best meets the needs of our Dealer-Owners and we remain the industry leader."
- Terry Davis, CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=272622&issueID=36423 to view the full article online.

 

April 14, 2014 (Calgary, AB) – Effective April 14, Eddie Durocher has been appointed to the role of National Director of Business Development for the TIM-BR MART Group.

In his new role, Durocher will lead the TIM-BR MART Group sales team, developing and implementing strategies and plans to grow its business.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/2014_04_14_E_Durocher_EN.pdf to view the full article online.

 

Press Release

As of July 1st, 2014, Nelson Lumber will start doing business as a member of Sexton Group.

Starting out in 1949, Nelson has grown into one of the premier independent lumber and building material retailers and component manufacturers in Canada. Nelson Lumber Company is strongly rooted in Alberta with five retail locations, four truss plants and two manufactured housing businesses.

We would like to welcome President, Dennis Patterson, and the entire Nelson team to the Sexton Group Ltd.


 

With the rush of spring planting over, homeowners may be ready to tackle another project to spruce up their lawns and gardens. Here are three ways you can get your share of sales from those customers looking to enhance their outdoor spaces

Landscaping projects, Water gardening, Go deep in yard decorations...

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=272572&issueID=36423 to view the full article online.

 




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Calendar of Events


August 14 – 16, 2014
Orgill Fall Market
Chicago, IL
www.orgill.com

August 19.  2014

WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
Steinbach, MB

September 4. 2014
WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre, AB

September 10 - 13, 2014
BSIA 2014 Westcoast Building & Hardware Show
Whistler, BC
www.bsiabc.ca

September 17. 2014
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK

October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

 
Association Publications
Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=272575&issueID=36423 to view the full article online.

 
WRLA Videos

Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.

Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!

Check it out here!


 
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