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How to Approach Risk Mitigation Like the Big Boxes Do

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It’s annual report season, which means analysts and investors are poring over 10-Ks and other government filings to see who met expectations in 2023, who fell short and what’s to come in 2024. As an independent home improvement operator, you …

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Lowe’s, Toro Announce Strategic Partnership

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The Toro Co. and Lowe’s Cos. Inc. announced a strategic retail partnership through which Lowe’s will carry Toro zero-turn riding mowers, walk mowers, portable power equipment and snow blowers in both the gas and rapidly expanding battery categories. The Toro …

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Big-Box Financials Released for Q2 2023

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Several big-box retailers have released their financial data for the second quarter of 2023, reflecting downward trends in sales for some operations and a positive quarter for others. For a quarter-to-quarter comparison, see how these same retailers performed in Q1 …

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Analyzing Q2 2021 Big-Box Sales

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Investigating big boxes’ second-quarter sales can help every independent home improvement operator position their own operations for success. Take a look at the latest financial reports from Home Depot, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply to learn how each has fared during …

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Lowe’s Reports $27.6B in Q2 2021 Sales

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Lowe’s has announced its second-quarter 2021 financial results, confirming $27.6 billion in net sales for the period. The figure represents a 1.1 percent increase over the same period in 2020. The company reported net earnings of $3 billion, a 7 …

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Home Depot’s Q2 2021 Sales Reach $41B

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Big-box home improvement chain Home Depot announced $41.1 billion in second-quarter 2021 sales, an 8.1 percent increase from the same period in 2020. The second-quarter sales represent record quarterly sales for the company. Comparable sales for the company increased 4.5 …

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Home Depot Continues $1.2B Supply Chain Investment

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Big-box chain Home Depot has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Baltimore. The new 800,000 sq. ft. facility is designed to improve delivery to customers throughout the region. Stephanie Smith, senior vice president of supply chain for …

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Home Depot and Lowes Set Sights on Pros

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A new report from CNBC highlights how big-box home improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s are increasingly focusing on capturing sales from pro customers. During the pandemic, both companies saw sales rise sharply as more customers invested in home improvement …

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