In an effort to better serve millennials, The Home Depot has created the Homeowners Hub. The online destination will provide DIY guides, product recommendations and design inspiration, catering to millennials’ struggles with home improvement projects. According to research done by …
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Several big-box retailers have released their financial data for the second quarter of 2023, reflecting downward trends in sales for some operations and a positive quarter for others. For a quarter-to-quarter comparison, see how these same retailers performed in Q1 …
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Total Retail, which provides retail executives with the latest news and analysis on the retail industry, conducted a survey of its audience to gain insights into how companies are using technology and how they plan to allocate future technology spending …
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In the world of social media platforms, one popular channel has undergone a rebrand and name change. Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, and in 2023 he changed the company’s name to X Corp. and the social media …
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Marking increases across the board from the second quarter of 2022, Ace Hardware shared its financial reports for the second quarter of 2023. The company’s revenues reached $2.6 billion, up 3.9% from last year, and operating income was $141 million, …
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House-Hasson Hardware has named Christa Livolsi as assistant vice president in charge of the company’s accounts receivable activities and credit management operations, says House-Hasson president and CEO Steve Henry. “Performance, knowledge and achievement have earned Christa this position,” Henry says. …
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As of Aug. 1, retailers are no longer allowed to sell incandescent lightbulbs under new energy efficiency rules enacted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Light-emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs will fully replace the incandescent versions, though many consumers have …
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Family-owned hardware and building materials R.P. Lumber announced that it has acquired the Sparta, Illinois, location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in southwestern Illinois. The new location expands the operation’s location count to 82 with 56 locations …
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