Tractor Supply Company (TSC) announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 28. Net sales for the second quarter of 2014 increased 8.8 percent to $1.58 billion from $1.46 billion in the second quarter of 2013. Comparable store …
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The basic design of a can of paint hasn’t changed much since its invention in 1868. But Alec Machin, a designer from the U.K. may change that. A large part of his design centers around creating smaller containers, with goal …
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The Hardware Retailing Stock Index posted another positive close in June, buoyed by an improving housing market and gradually strengthening economic conditions. The index rose 6.71 points, or 0.55 percent, and closed at 1235.05. Advancing issues easily topped declining issues …
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Did you realize that all companies offering a health insurance plan will soon have TWO additional tax/fee deadlines to comply with? Consider: The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fee (or more commonly referred to as PCORI fee) is due by July …
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Retail sales increased in June, which probably helped the U.S. economy rebound in the second quarter. Purchases increased 0.2 percent after a 0.5 percent advance in May that was larger than previously reported, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. …
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Americans are buying fewer refrigerators, stoves and other household cooking appliances and that’s hurting the nation’s 95 household cooking appliance manufacturers, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. Shipments of household cooking appliances were valued at $4.3 billion in 2012, a …
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Part-time hiring is expected to lead full-time hiring among U.S. retailers in the second half of 2014, according to a new survey from WorkInRetail.com. Thirty-five percent of retailers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees from July through the end of …
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Emery-Waterhouse announced the new hire of Charles Chibante as Vice President of Sales, effective August 1. Chibante comes to Emery-Waterhouse bringing more than 20 years of experience in retail, operations, marketing and leadership. This includes 13 years with Wal-Mart in various …
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