What is the newest color trend for 2015? Marsala. Picked by the Pantone Color Institute®, this reddish brown color is reminiscent of wine. In fact, the name Marsala comes from a wine produced in the city of Marsala, Italy. “This …
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As more consumers are shopping and making purchases online, Amazon, one of the largest e-commerce retailers, has added a new variety of workers to the mix: robots. The retailer is boosting efficiency in warehouses with the help of more than 15,000 wheeled …
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There are many ways to reward employees without handing out bonuses or promotions. Sometimes a heart-felt “thank you” can go a long way. The following Inc. article provides a list of 20 techniques to reward employees without “spending a dime.” While …
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Online shopping and purchasing have become mainstream within the United Sates. “Between 2008 and 2013, e-commerce sales grew ten times faster than in-store retail,” according to a McKinsey & Company article. Not only are consumers using their smartphones and tablets to …
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The American Hardware Manufacturers Association’s AHMA Home Improvement Industry Confidence Index’s Current Situation Index declined in August to 294.1 from 320.8 in July, while the Future Expectations Index also declined to 192.7 from 266.5 in July. In comparing current sales …
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Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Job gains occurred in professional and business services and in health care. In August, both the unemployment …
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Pocket Hose features space-saving collapsible innovation. Featured on As Seen on TV and around the market, Pocket Hose is equipped with tight-seal technology, guaranteed to give a watertight seal. The expandable hose is made with double-layer construction, with a scientifically …
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The Flame Fanner Barbecue Lighter is original from Gibson and is great for backyard barbecues, fireplaces and campfires. Just light the fire and fan it into flames. The battery-operated fan gently blows ignited embers into a grill-ready flame—no more burning …
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