BugMeNot Spray is a tested, all-natural insect repellent from Green Outdoor Technologies. It is made from a blend of powerful essential oils to keep mosquitoes, ticks, flies, gnats, chiggers and other biting insects away. Once applied, it keeps bugs away …
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Drone Restrictions Quelled in California
Last week, California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have banned drone flights over private property. For companies like Amazon and Google, this is a major win because both businesses are working toward overall faster product deliveries, and hope to …
Read More »House-Hasson Names New Leaders
Regional hardware distributor House-Hasson Hardware has made some leadership changes. The company named Jason Monroe merchandising manager for the company and promoted Ray Bradley to product manager. House-Hasson also named Connie Brooks product manager for warehouses in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Prichard, West …
Read More »Lowe’s Canada to Give Loyal Customers Wings
Loyal customers of Lowe’s stores in Canada will soon gain more than home improvement products from shopping at the big-box chain. Last week, Lowe’s Canada announced a new agreement with LoyaltyOne Co., owner and operator of AIR MILES Reward Program. Through the agreement, …
Read More »PRO Group Hires Merchandising Manager
PRO Group, Inc., has hired a new merchandising manager. The company hired Jeff Styerwalt, whose responsibilities include managing the housewares, lawn and garden, paint and sundries and commodities categories. Prior to joining PRO Group, Styerwalt worked at PRO Build, where he was a senior …
Read More »Orgill Hosts Fall Dealer Market in the Big Easy
The city of New Orleans was filled with the sound of jazz music, smell of Cajun cuisine and an influx of thousands of people who came to attend the Orgill, Inc. Fall Dealer Market this week. The show kicked off …
Read More »Major Regional Chain Joins True Value
True Value Company announced today that Busy Beaver Home Improvement Centers has joined the co-op as its newest member. “We’re thrilled for our customers and associates that Busy Beaver will now partner with True Value,” Busy Beaver CEO Joe Kallen says. …
Read More »Lowe’s Reports Second Quarter Results
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. released second quarter sales and earnings results this week. The big box reported sales for the second quarter increased 4.5 percent to $17.3 billion from $16.6 billion in the second quarter of 2014. Comparable sales increased 4.3 percent. …
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