Although competing with online retailers and big box stores can be frustrating to independent store owners, independent retailers stand out in many ways, including through free or unique services they offer every day. While not every home improvement, hardware store and lumberyard is the same, they …
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On Dec. 11, Planalytics, a global leader in business weather intelligence, hosted the company’s annual Holiday Homestretch webcast. The webcast gave an updated analysis on the holiday shopping season at its midpoint, how weather will play a role in consumer …
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In March, Lowe’s will sell Sherwin-Williams’ HGTV HOME™ brand paints in stores and online. According to a Lowe’s press release, the “product line will feature a new and improved interior and exterior paint program.” HGTV HOME’s “color palette will offer …
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An online home improvement retailer has gotten millions of dollars in investments this year. Investors have committed $50 million in funding for the retailer, BuildDirect of Vancouver, to improve its product assortment and online platform, according to Forbes. The online retailer sells hardwood flooring, …
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Despite the fact that the recession has turned around and is showing growth in certain sectors, consumer morale remains low, which can be seen in the slow start to the holiday season. McKinsey & Company, a multinational management consulting firm, surveys …
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November was a strong month in the retail sector. According to the National Retail Federation, November retail sales were up 0.6 percent from October and 3.2 percent over November 2013. This steady growth supports NRF’s forecast of a 4.1 percent …
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Social media, newspapers, websites and mobile apps are ways that consumers can find store promotions. Promotions resonate with the consumer, leading to in-store and online purchases. RetailMeNot, a coupon-hosting website, recently released its report titled The Significant Impact of Promotions Across the Multi-Channel …
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Walmart will be doing away with minimum wage in the beginning of 2015, according to a Forbes article. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon made this promise in October, but has now hinted at a deadline. “We’re going to make changes in a few months …
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