The Toolbox

Notice of the April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 membership renewal was late this year. Your company still has time to update information for this year’s directory. Fax or Email your changes before May 31.The WRLA DIRECTORY and PRODUCT SOURCE GUIDE will be published in July. Each member location will receive one copy complimentary.

The WRLA Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with 700 booths and over 260 exhibiting companies. Year after year Exhibitor booths are sold out and with a wait list. Retailers in the lumber and home improvement industry from across Western Canada attend the Show for; the excellent deals, new products, renew old friendships, make new ones, and fantastic entertainment.

Each year we are pleased to offer you this opportunity to increase your company’s strategic position and become "top-of-mind" with retailers.  Each category guarantees the sponsor profile, recognition, and access to attending retailers.

*Deadline to Sponsor is TOMORROW - May 15, 2015

Download the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Sponsorship Form with Benefits

• Select the Event "WRLA 2016" then proceed to Step 1 of the booking process.
• Enter your dates in the space provided in Step 1; and press "Next" for the remaining steps.
• If you are unsure how to proceed please contact WRLA-Housing@icsevents.com or call 1-720-325-2944

• If you have received a "Group Code" enter the code in the space provided below your dates in Step 1.  

GROUPS without PRE-RESERVED ROOM BLOCKS:

• For 6 or more reservations use the Group Hotel Booking Form below

If you wish to revise your existing reservation, click on the button that says "Existing Reservation".  You will be instructed to provide the email address entered in the original reservation as well as the last name and you will then be resent the original confirmation email of your booking.

The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org 

TORONTO, May 11, 2015 /CNW/ -- Lowe's Canada announced today it has reached agreement to acquire the leases of 13 former Target Canada locations and to purchase Target's Milton, Ontario distribution centre for a total purchase price of approximately C$151 million.  This acquisition came as part of a real estate auction following Target's decision to cease operations in Canada.  

 

"Since opening stores in Canada in 2007, we have developed a successful model for providing the Canadian customer with outstanding service and quality products for the home," said Sylvain Prud'homme, president of Lowe's Canada.  "These additional locations will accelerate our expansion across the country, enhancing our presence in Western Canada and strengthening our base in Ontario. We are excited to bring Lowe's to more customers in more communities in Canada, further demonstrating our commitment to this important market."