After a news report came out in March saying that Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring contained unsafe levels of formaldehyde, the company is being investigated by federal agencies, has been slapped with class-action lawsuits and now faces even more troubles. Lumber Liquidators has halted sales of its laminate flooring …
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Shed Transformations a Rising Trend
Many homeowners use their backyard sheds as extensions of their garage, where they stash all the lawn and garden items they can’t fit anywhere else. While some use every square inch of this space, owners leave many sheds all but abandoned and in disarray. Thanks …
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Scripto® has two new Folding Lighter and Butane Kits. The Everyday Kit includes the Scripto® Folding Lighter and Butane Refill for all home and outdoor lighting needs. The Scripto® Emergency Lighter Kit is valuable in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. …
Read More »Mason Jar Insulator
Fans of the Mason jar can now keep its contents cold or hot longer. The Eco Insulator™ by Mason Monster is a patent-pending insulator designed to cover a Mason jar to regulate temperatures. It has a custom-fit design made of …
Read More »True Value Announces First-Quarter Results
Earlier this week, True Value Company reported gross billings of $494.0 million for the quarter ending April 4, up 7.4 percent or $33.9 million from the same period a year ago. Revenue was $353.8 million, an increase of 6.7 percent …
Read More »Home Hardware Co-Founder Honored
Walter J. Hachborn, co-founder of Home Hardware Stores Limited, was inducted as a Companion of the Order of the Business Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Toronto earlier this week. Established in 1979 by the Junior Achievement of Canada Foundation, the …
Read More »True Value Announces New CFO
This week, True Value Company announced Deborah O’Connor will join the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding current CFO David Shadduck, who left True Value effective April 30. “We are excited to have Deb O’Connor …
Read More »What NRHA Employees Look Forward to in Las Vegas
This week, the home improvement industry comes together in Las Vegas to network, celebrate accomplishments, check out new products and have a good time. The National Hardware Show® and NRHA All-Industry Conference officially kick off tomorrow. Included below is what a few NRHA employees are most …
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