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To Fight Terrorism, ‘Be Observant’ in Your Store

Terrorism

See Something, Say Something In mid-September, three men entered Lyell Crest True Value and bought pipe caps, pipe nipples, cable ties, roofing nails, electrical tape, timers, wooden matches and wire. At the checkout counter, the trio asked the cashier if …

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All Eyes on Independents at Conference

industry challenges

To view a PDF of this story, click here. Conference Reveals Insights Into Industry Challenges, Opportunities As a group, independent home improvement retailers are optimistic about the near future, with 78 percent saying they expect to see sales increase over …

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Discovering Ganahl Lumber, Past and Present

Ganahl Lumber

When customers walk through the doors of Ganahl Lumber in Anaheim, California, they are immediately taken back to the earliest days of the family-owned business, which is still a thriving enterprise. To encourage customers to learn about the history, the entrance of the …

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Lumber Liquidators: Sales Down, Losses Up in 2016

Lumber Liquidators this month reported a boost in net sales during the fourth quarter of 2016, but the full year’s financial performance reflected woes that began in 2015. In 2015, investigations into the chemical contents of the flooring discounter’s Chinese-made laminate started major …

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Year-End Financials Look Good for Ace, Home Depot

financials

The Home Depot and Ace Hardware Corp. released their fourth-quarter and year-end earnings reports this week, showing positive results for both. Ace Hardware Corp. reported financial growth in its fourth quarter and for fiscal 2016, which the co-op’s top executive called a “challenging year.” Read …

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Plenty to See and Do at Orgill Spring Dealer Market

Orgill

Retailers from around the world gathered at the Orgill Spring Dealer Market to find good deals, see new products and get ideas for improving their businesses. The show was Feb. 16-18 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. “It’s …

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