Ace Hardware Corporation announced today it has acquired Jensen Distribution Services, a profitable 131-year-old distributor of hardlines goods. Founded in 1883, and based in Spokane, Washington, Jensen Distribution Services is a wholesale hardware distributor with approximately $150 million in wholesale …
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Snow can be cleaned off a car, truck, van or SUV with this extendable snow broom. The SubZero 50-inch Crossover Snow Broom is designed to reach across the widest surfaces. The curved pole extends with the push of a button, …
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Many retailers and consumers will be helping grow the trend of mobile payments. Mobile payment options such as Apple Pay, Google Wallet and others are still relatively new services, but their use is expected to increase rapidly in the next few years, according to …
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Always have a knife handy. The new SOG Key Knife is the first lock-back of its kind. Designed to look like a key, a blade is hidden in a key-shaped handle when not in use. The 1.5-inch straight-edged stainless-steel blade has …
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Many brick-and-mortar retailers are offering in-store pickup to customers who make purchases online. The option sounds convenient, but might not actually be a time saver to consumers. A recent study by retail-intelligence firm StellaService found that “in-store pickup saved shoppers just …
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As customers head out to make purchases with gift cards this holiday season, Wal-Mart is encouraging shoppers to trade gift cards from other stores for Wal-Mart cards instead. The retail giant is hosting a promotion to consumers with wallets full of gift card …
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Say goodbye to strong odors. Odor Assassin is designed to eliminate airborne odors. It’s made with 100-percent active, natural citrus oil. Compressed air is used as a natural propellant to dispense a continuous fine-mist spray. The 6-ounce spray bottle comes …
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Adding a pop of color to a home can be as simple as a new throw rug. Jellybean® rugs are available in bright and colorful options, with many unique designs to choose from. All Jellybean® rugs are machine-washable. Designed for …
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