Pending home sales were down in July, with higher mortgage interest rates slowing the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 1.3 percent to 109.5 in July from …

While the healthy level of activity across Canada appears to be something many retailers shared through most of the country, it may not be enough to put most retailers ahead in sales over last year. Central and Eastern Canada In …

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware recently approved Lowe’s acquisition of the majority of assets of Orchard Supply Hardware. Upon the transaction’s closing, Richard D. Maltsbarger, a Lowe’s executive who led the team to acquire Orchard, will …

The national “buy local” movement Independent We Stand is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year Award Sponsored by Chrysler Group. The award celebrates the characteristics that make locally owned, independent businesses unique, like quality …

Today’s consumers are motivated by convenience so whether you decide offering personalize impulse items or go with more traditional items, you can anticipate some healthy returns. Here are some tips to get the most return from the consumables you carry: …

Wrist Coils are grouped in a rainbow of colors. They are merchandised on a 12- by 5-inch counter display that is supplied with four each of seven colors: pink, red, yellow, green, blue, purple and black. This little counter display will …

The MM500 Auto Ranging Multimeter is an easy-to-use tool for verifying or troubleshooting electrical circuits safely and reliably. With a totally sealed IP67 dust and waterproof rated case, 3-meter/10-foot drop protection and one of the highest safety ratings, CAT IV …

The Lock Jaw™ allows even non-threaded tools to be extension pole compatible. Made from engineering-grade plastics, the “jaws” of this tool open and close to securely hold any item up to 1⅜ inches in diameter including brushes, trim rollers, flashlights, scrapers …