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Lowe’s Plans Nationwide DIY Workshops for Children

diy workshops

Big-box retailer Lowe’s has announced plans to offer monthly DIY workshops geared for children ages 4-11. The free workshops will be held at each Lowe’s location across the U.S. and introduce kids to DIY basics. The first weekend workshop took …

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Visa Plans Biggest Swipe Fee Changes in a Decade

credit card

The rates U.S. merchants pay to accept Visa cards at their stores will see its highest rise in a decade, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Visa’s interchange rates, which are fees charged each time a consumer uses a …

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Rising Home Construction Rates Boost Lumber Prices

lumber prices

Builders are constructing more houses now than at any time before last decade’s foreclosure crisis, and the increased construction activity is resulting in higher lumber prices, reports The Wall Street Journal. Since last June, lumber futures have risen more than …

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Home Depot Unveils First Flatbed Distribution Center

flatbed distribution center

Home Depot has opened its first flatbed distribution center (FDC) in Dallas. The site will help transport heavy-duty building materials to customers across the country as Home Depot aims to offer same-day or next-day delivery options to 90 percent of …

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Harness the Power of Email Marketing

email marketing

A new article from email marketing resource Campaign Monitor highlights the ways strategic email marketing campaigns can bring fresh results for all industries, including independent home improvement. Check out some of the key highlights from the report below and explore …

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Taking a Stand for Retail Excellence

fruehauf's

As the president and CEO of Fruehauf’s,  a 40,000 square-foot outdoor furniture supplier in Westminster, Colorado, Maydew knows retail success takes determination. Maydew is invested in helping shape retail for current operators and the generations to come. She currently serves …

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