Do it Best retailers attended training seminars, a vendor showcase, product demonstrations and special buying opportunities this month at the Do it Best Corp. Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida. The annual winter conference was designed to offer training opportunities for the …
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Home Depot Data-Breach Lawsuits Divided
A federal judge in Atlanta this month divided more than 30 class-action lawsuits against Home Depot into two groups: consumers and financial institutions. Both groups filed class-action lawsuits after last year’s data breach, which compromised the payment card information of 56 million Home Depot customers who made …
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Over time, wood loses its natural beauty from exposure to sunlight, dirt buildup and cleaning with abrasive chemicals. Goddard’s Cabinet Makers Wax can be used on wood cabinetry, furniture, paneling, doors, trim and more. The low-odor polish conditions and revitalizes, …
Read More »Brick-and-Mortar Regains Some Appeal
While consumers are more connected than ever through the Web, brick-and-mortar retailers are attracting more customers seeking in-person experiences for shopping. Growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, yet consumers are moving from the Web to in-store promotions …
Read More »Construction Dust Control
There is a new way to keep airborne dust at bay during construction. The BuildClean™ Dust Control System helps ensure homeowner livability and satisfaction during a remodel. It provides continuous and highly effective air filtration, capturing many types of dust …
Read More »Home Depot CEO Taking Over as Chairman
Home Depot president and CEO Craig Menear will become company board chairman in February. The current chairman and former Home Depot CEO Frank Blake plans to retire from the board role. Blake stepped down as CEO in November after seven years in …
Read More »Digital Wall Splitter
A cable is no longer required between a signal splitter and wall plate with this new product, the Splitter|Wall Plate PRO by Advanced Dynamics Corp. The Splitter|Wall Plate PRO reduces connections for a strong incoming signal. It eliminates the cable …
Read More »Lowe’s Managers Focus on Spanish Immersion
Imagine going to summer camp but not being allowed to speak your primary language. That experience offers the perfect setting to learn a different language, according to Lowe’s. For the past five years, employees from Lowe’s distribution centers in the U.S. have gained unique, one-week training through an immersion program. …
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