The Mom & Pop Popcorn Shoppe by Real Soda Midwest allows retailers to sell Amish-made popcorn as a great gift or impulse purchase. The popcorn is made in Amish country in copper kettles to maintain the old-fashioned quality and taste. …
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Retail Product Alarms
The Turtle Tag is a self-alarming tag designed to protect any demo, rental or strapped product in a one-to-one ratio. If a shoplifter attempts to remove or tamper with the tag or the lanyard sensor, the tag will emit a …
Read More »True Value Announces Q3 Results
True Value Company announced its third-quarter results this week, reporting revenue and same-store sales growth. The co-op’s revenue was $365.5 million for the quarter, an increase of 4.2 percent from the same period in 2014. Destination True Value comparable store sales …
Read More »Heat-Sensing Extension Cord
The SmartCord® Safety Cord monitors and senses excessive heat in outlets and plugs caused by overloading, poor connections and improper use. When excessive heat is detected, an audible alarm sounds and a warning light is illuminated, alerting users to possible …
Read More »LED and WIFI Lightbulb
The Boost LED + Wi-Fi Repeater gives users Wi-Fi where they need it, as well as high-efficiency, dimmable LED light. Homeowners can end Internet dead zones because each bulb connected increases the range of their Wi-Fi connection. The product has …
Read More »Automatic Dustpan
The Sweepovac is a self-contained vacuum unit that installs in the base of a kitchen cabinet beneath the floor. Users sweep their hardwood or tile floors and guide the debris to the opening in the unit. Kick the switch and …
Read More »Lowe’s Uses Vine to Share How-to Tips
Many retailers are looking for new, creative ways to engage today’s millennial customers online. Moving beyond basic Facebook and Twitter use, companies are finding platforms that consumers may already use to attract a new audience for their products and services. Lowe’s has taken …
Read More »Are Robots Taking Over Retail?
Robots are trending as retail employees, and a new model can be programmed to rapidly check an entire store’s inventory. This new robot on the scene is called Tally, and is the creation of Simbe, a San Francisco startup company, according …
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