Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales data shows that consumers continued to spend on household priorities …
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With a focus on what’s next and best practices, the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion in Orlando brought together retailers from across the U.S. and around the world for several days of product discovery, education and networking. “The True Value …
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As another outlet for promoting growth and the success of the True Value brand, the company has started the process of owning and operating retail stores. True Value purchased its first store in Palatine, Illinois, in March 2024. Eric Lane, …
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True Joy has been named AkzoNobel’s 2025 Color of the Year. True Joy is a sunny yellow shade supported by three complementary color palettes. “In this rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel uncertain about our next steps,” says Heleen …
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LL Flooring Holdings announced, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 process, the company has signed an agreement with F9 Investments for a going-concern sale of business. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, F9 Investments will acquire all 219 …
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Indianapolis welcomed back Do it Best members, vendors and channel partners for the co-op’s 2024 Fall Market September 6-9. The focus of the event—and the co-op’s priorities for its next fiscal year—are all related to driving growth for members through …
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers at major container ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in negotiations as the union’s contract expires September 30. In a report from Reuters, the groups have …
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Discount home goods retailer Big Lots announced today it has filed for Chapter 11, and its stores and operations have been acquired by private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. “The actions we are taking today will enable us to move …
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