When Wilson Bastidas heard that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck his home country of Ecuador on April 16, he was immediately ready to do what he could to help friends and family members who were affected. After about three hours …
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The North American Hardware Association (NRHA) has launched a program to offer retailers an alternative way to get prescription medications at a discounted rate. These savings are made possible by RxCut®, a savings card program that is now available to …
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Over the past several years, more and more sustainable products, such as LED lighting and solar elements, and practices are making their way into U.S. homes. Plus, adding sustainable living options into homes and lifestyles is becoming more affordable and mainstream. This …
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For the first time in 130 years, young adults under age 35 aren’t getting married or setting up households with romantic partners as often as they’re living with their parents. A new Pew Research Center analysis of census data shows that millennials aren’t settling …
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A proposed federal law to protect consumers and workers could become the first major update to the Toxic Substances Control Act in about 40 years. U.S. House and Senate negotiators this month came to an agreement to help set safety standards for unregulated chemicals, according …
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A consumer survey has ranked True Value as the top retailer for the experiences it provides shoppers. The co-op has come out on top in the retail category for delivering the best customer experiences, according to the 2016 Temkin Experience …
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Lowe’s hasn’t yet sold its share of a failed home improvement business in Australia, but other big-box retailers, including a large South African company, have expressed interest in buying the venture. The home improvement business includes 63 Masters Home Improvement stores, as well as multiple …
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American shoppers spend billions of dollars on gifts annually to celebrate new high school and college graduates and help them transition into their new seasons of life. The average person buying graduation gifts will spend more than $100 per two graduates this spring, research from the …
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