TORONTO (14 May 2012) - The arrival of Target on the Canadian retail scene isn't likely to have an immediate impact on furniture, home furnishings and appliance stores. But that could change once the high impact retailer opens its doors about ten months from now, the 2012 edition of the Major Market Retail Report (MMRR) suggests.

TORONTO (14 May 2012) - Despite a healthy 4.7% uptick in sales, Leon's Furniture reported a 16.4% drop in net earnings, which it attributed directly to increased marketing expenses and the cost of opening four new stores in late 2011.

MARKHAM, Ontario (14 May 2012) - Added-value supplier Caber Sure Fit has named bedding industry veteran Mark Dentale as its new vice president of U.S. sales to lead the company's expansion efforts south of the border.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (10 May 2012) - Growth in its consumer loan segment continued to drive both revenue and earnings for Easyhome as sales in its core big ticket leasing business continued to stagnate, the company has reported. To staunch the bleeding, it plans to close some 15 stores during the first half of 2012.