Earlier this month, True Value Company announced Hardware Group as its newest member. Hardware Group boasts more than 23 stores in Puerto Rico and counting, meaning the partnership will expand True Value’s presence on the island. Founded in 2011, Hardware Group …
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A Look Inside Sprout, A Children’s Boutique
At Steve’s Ace Home & Garden in Dubuque, Iowa, customers can find many unique items. From power tools and garden hoses to cloth diapers and child proofing products, this store has it all. Although the business began as a home and garden center, other businesses …
Read More »Exclusive Q&A: True Value Exec Talks Ship-to-Consumer
Today’s retailer has more competition than ever. Not only are big-box chains still a factor, but retailers also have to face consumers turning to e-commerce platforms like Amazon for a quick and easy shopping experience. To help their retail members remain …
Read More »Home Depot’s Q3 Sales Higher Than Expected
Big-box retailer Home Depot reported today better-than-expected third-quarter profits and sales, topping analysts’ predictions. The company announced sales of $23.2 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2016. This is a 6.1 percent increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Comparable …
Read More »Enduring Traditions: Military Service and Hardware
Residents of Ellicott City, Maryland, patronize Clarks Ace Hardware for reasons beyond their latest home improvement project. Shopping at the store allows them to support a local, family-owned business. The business has a team of hardworking individuals, many of whom are …
Read More »True Value Announces Year-to-Date Growth Through Q3
This week, True Value Company reported both revenue and gross billings increases for the first nine months of 2016. The home improvement co-op posted year-to-date gross billings of $1.59 billion as of Oct. 1, up 1.6 percent or $25.6 million. Revenue was $1.16 billion …
Read More »Google Is Making Mobile Payments Faster
Android device users who have abandoned mobile shopping carts to avoid typing in passwords or credit card information will soon have an alternative. Google has partnered with MasterCard and Visa in an effort to make mobile payments faster and easier to complete, starting in 2017. …
Read More »Will Walmart Price Cuts Shake Up Retail?
Walmart is implementing some deep price cuts on products, and the effects could be far reaching. Companies impacted the most by the big-box retailer’s slashed prices include Target, Family Dollar and Dollar General, which may see lower earnings if they drop prices to compete, Business Insider reports this …
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