Lowe’s is asking a federal court to require Woolworths to be transparent about how it is selling the assets of their joint venture in Australia. Woolworths, Lowe’s business partner in Australia, is rushing to sell properties and masses of product before closing dozens of their Masters Home …
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Customers shopping at Walmart Canada stores in the Manitoba province will soon see change in payment options. Visa credit cards will no longer be accepted at the 16 locations. The boycott officially begins Oct. 24. Walmart spokesman Randy Hargrove announced the big-box’s decision, stating …
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Retailers recently gathered to find new products, gain business inspiration and network with their peers at the True Value Fall Reunion. The buying show, which the co-op hosted in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, ran Sept. 15-18. The event featured speakers, new retail …
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Blish-Mize customers gathered in Overland Park, Kansas, last weekend to find good deals, source new products, network, attend educational sessions and more. It was all part of the distributor’s Fall Buying Market, held Sept. 15-17 at the Overland Park Convention …
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In an age when Google is often your customers’ first stop to find information about your store, you probably groan—or worse—if your business gets a bad online review. And what customers say about your business online may soon get extra …
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A trade association that opposes the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rules is pushing to delay when the regulations take effect. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) submitted a letter this week asking the Department of Labor to reconsider the Dec. 1 start …
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Knowing how you measure up to industry financial averages is crucial to evaluating your business. To help you benchmark your business and plan for the future, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has once again compiled financial data from more …
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Independent We Stand, an organization that exists to support independent businesses, is hosting its sixth-annual contest to draw attention to top-notch independents and the benefits of shopping local. People can now nominate and vote for businesses to win The Indie award at IndieBizAward.com. …
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