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Liz Lichtenberger

Liz is the special projects editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. She reports on news and trends, visits retailers, and attends industry events. She graduated from Xavier University, where she earned a degree in English and Spanish and was a member of the swim team. Liz is a Louisville, Kentucky, native who lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two children. She enjoys swimming, reading, doing home improvement projects around her house and cheering on her two favorite basketball teams, the Kentucky Wildcats and the Xavier Musketeers.

J.C. Penney CEO Learned From Home Depot

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Porch.com Announces Expansion of Features

Porch.com

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 …

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International Garden Fair to Open in September

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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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