Electronics retailer Best Buy is testing outlet stores in four states as an alternative way to sell clearance and open-box merchandise, according to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The outlet stores will sell clearance and open-box merchandise at discounts up to …
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President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order regarding federal agency regulations that he says will have a positive impact on small business operations. The executive order signed Jan. 30 mandates that federal agencies must present two regulations to be eliminated …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) wants you to know they’re the perfect match for your business. Sign up for a membership NRHA Feb. 6 through Feb. 14 and be entered to win a trip to the National Hardware Show® and NRHA All-Industry …
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Walmart is ending its free shipping subscription program ShippingPass in favor of a free two-day shipping policy for purchases of $35 or more for all customers, reports USA Today. The big-box retailer will end the subscription program, known as ShippingPass, …
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In July 2015, Target launched Target Open House, a concept store in San Francisco that invites Internet of Things (IoT) entrepreneurs to debut their products in a retail space where consumers can interact with items before they buy them. IoT …
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To view a PDF of this story, click here. McCoy’s Strategy for Succeeding Through the Depression, the Recession and Beyond Nearly a century has passed since McCoy’s Building Supply first opened its doors. During this time, the Texas-based, family-owned business …
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Sign up for a membership with the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3 and be entered to win back your membership fee for 2017. This Valentine’s Day, find your perfect match in NRHA. Your association is committed …
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Smart appliances with built-in voice activation are becoming standard for many manufacturers. At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, held this month in Las Vegas, Amazon’s Alexa was the voice-activation system of choice, according to CNET. Whirlpool voice-integration with Alexa will become standard …
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