Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring, which has been under investigation since early 2015, could be linked to some health problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flooring discounter has been subject to federal investigations, public criticism …
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Last week, news broke that Lowe’s came to an agreement to buy Canadian home improvement retailer and distributor RONA Inc. Regardless of that change in ownership, Canadian shoppers can expect one familiar home improvement company to stay Canadian, and that …
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With the start of 2016, paint manufacturers and trend watchers are announcing what they believe will be the most popular colors for the year. These are colors that designers predict will be showing up in fashion and design, and they may …
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A key to excellent customer service is continuous improvement, and watching the businesses that excel at meeting shoppers’ needs is a way to assess how your staff is doing and potentially polish their skills. Department store chain Nordstrom offers lessons that …
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The recovery process hasn’t been quick for businesses damaged by heavy flooding in December. Pacific Lumber Co. in Pacific, Missouri, is still working to get back to business as usual after floodwaters rose to 46 inches within the company’s retail showroom …
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Winter storms in December produced flooding that waterlogged homes and businesses, washed out roads and overflowed rivers across the U.S. Home improvement retailers haven’t been exempt from the damage, and have been rebuilding or cleaning up businesses in states including …
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Amazon may be opening as many as 400 brick-and-mortar stores, following a trend of online retailers adding physical locations and the debut of its Seattle bookstore in 2015. A recent earnings call spurred the talk of the online retailer planning to open traditional stores. …
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Millennials are expected to start strongly impacting housing trends, with their preferences showing up in emphases on energy efficiency, smart home technology, workable kitchens and more casual spaces, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Better Homes and Gardens. …
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