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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J.C. Penney CEO Learned From Home Depot
Former Home Depot executive Marvin Ellison is leading J.C. Penney’s turnaround, and the strategies he’s using look like lessons he learned from the home improvement giant. And it’s working. The store’s stock is up 50 percent; the company is paying off debt; and it expects to …
Read More »Getting Ready for Fall
Fall is almost here, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to get your store ready for the next season. Below are a few quick tips to help you prepare. Lawn Displays It’s time for your customers to get their …
Read More »Sears Is Getting Back in the Paint Business
After four years’ absence from the market, Sears has decided to go back to selling paint. The company announced the plan earlier this week, shortly after reporting a drop in net sales in the second quarter, according to an article from …
Read More »Revolutionizing Retail: Using Technology to Build a Smarter Store
To view a PDF of this story, click here. Picture it: A customer walks into your store and receives an alert on his phone about a special on charcoal for his grill. He received the alert because he purchased a …
Read More »Retailers Find Ideas, New Products at Orgill Dealer Market
From new products to concept stores to promotional areas, the Orgill Fall Dealer Market had a lot to offer retailers. The buying show was Aug. 25-27 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas. “It’s been a good show,” says …
Read More »Porch.com Announces Expansion of Features
Porch.com, a Seattle-based company that began partnering with Lowe’s in 2014, recently announced that it is expanding its services to help home improvement professionals grow their businesses. The website is a searchable database of professional contractors who do home improvement work. Homeowners go to Porch.com …
Read More »International Garden Fair to Open in September
Spoga+gafa, the world’s largest annual lawn, garden and outdoor living trade fair, will be kicking off in September in Cologne, Germany. The event, scheduled for Sept. 4-6 at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Center, will include more than 2,000 exhibitors from 60 countries, making …
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