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Lowe’s Hit with False Advertising Suit

Lowe’s has been ordered to pay $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging inaccurate and misleading advertising. According to Marin News, the settlement, ordered by Marin Superior Court Judge Paul M. Haakenson, is the culmination of a civil enforcement action …

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Consumers Demand Peace of Mind from Products

A new national study conducted for Lowe’s reveals that security/safety is the primary driver behind consumers’ desires to purchase home automation equipment. Cost remains the barrier. According to CEPro, the data from the Lowe’s 2014 Smart Home Survey reveals that a …

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Handy Hardware Welcomes New CEO

At its recent market, Handy Hardware announced Craig Cowart will succeed Doug Miller as President of Handy Hardware on October 1. Miller joined Handy after a long and distinguished career at Jensen Distribution Services and provided the leadership and business …

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Handy Hardware Market Focuses on Buying Power

Handy Hardware concluded its Fall Market at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio this weekend. The market, which ran August  21-23 focused around the company’s proposition of “Profit Plus.” Prior to Market Handy announced that more 400 dealers had qualified …

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Lowe’s Q2 Up, Company Still Downgrades Financial Targets

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On August 20, Lowe’s announced second quarter fiscal 2014 results. Although comparable sales were up 4.4 percent for the quarter, the home improvement chain scaled back on full-year financial targets. Sales for the second quarter increased 5.7 percent to $16.6 …

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