Sears Canada may be following in the footsteps of its former U.S. parent company, Sears Holdings. The Canadian company says it has “significant doubt” of its ability to continue operations, according to CNN. Sears Holdings used similar language regarding its ability to stay …
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City in Florida Wins 2017 America’s Main Streets Award
Independent We Stand has recognized DeLand, Florida, as the winner of its second annual America’s Main Streets contest. As the 2017 grand prize winner, the community’s downtown will receive $25,000. Independent We Stand, an organization that exists to promote small businesses, hosts the contest as a …
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The Twist Tie Pod by Happy Hale, LLC is a product that allows homeowners and consumers to gain access to a twist tie quickly and easily. The refillable pod allows users to pull out and cut twist ties to the …
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TerraNation offers a line of easy-to-use pop-up-style beach shades for protection and privacy. With no tent poles or other structural pieces, it’s easy to put together. The user places it in a debris-free spot, locks the main joint and pulls …
Read More »LED Yarn Wire
SEEMEGLO Yarn is an electroluminescent (EL) wire by Innovatech International Inc. The product is powered by a lightweight battery pack, which requires three AAA batteries. Its flexible strip simplifies creation of custom designs for a multitude of applications. Available in …
Read More »Orgill Opens New Distribution Center
Last week, Orgill Inc. announced its Post Falls, Idaho, distribution center is now fully operational and has begun serving retailers in five states throughout the Northwestern U.S. as well its customers in Western Canada. The distributor first announced the acquisition of …
Read More »Self-Water Planter
WaterWell Planters eliminate the need for daily hand watering of plants, while also providing the perfect amount of moisture for months at a time. The company offers both residential and commercial planters. The planters contain hydrating wicks that eliminate water …
Read More »Iowa Retailer Dies at 103, Leaves Hardware Legacy
For decades, customers who shopped at Whannel Hardware in Traer, Iowa, knew they could find helpful home improvement advice, a smile and a laugh from the store’s longtime owner, LeRoy Whannel. Even at the age of 103, the business was …
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