The Home Depot today announced the promotion of Ted Decker to Executive Vice President – Merchandising, effective August 4. In his new role, Decker will be responsible for all aspects of merchandising strategy and operations, reporting to Craig Menear, president …
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Lowe’s has launched ProExpress, an on-demand delivery service to get pros the emergency and last minute supplies they need. Since April 2014, these light-duty trucks have helped pro customers save time by making thousands of deliveries directly to business sites …
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Home Depot Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank Blake is joining Delta Air Lines’ board of directors, the carrier according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Blake, a former deputy secretary of the U.S. Energy Department, has been chairman and CEO of …
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc replaced its U.S. head Bill Simon with Asia chief Greg Foran. According to Reuters, the moves comes as Wal-Mart seeks to restore the fortunes of its largest business after a year of sluggish sales. A 35-year retail …
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Lowe’s, in conjunction with the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis, announced the company’s plans to locate a Customer Support Center in Indianapolis. The Mooresville, North Carolina-based company and world’s second largest home improvement retailer plans to invest …
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Shoppers are now able to pick up their online purchases in any Sears or Kmart location regardless of which e-com site the items were ordered. The unique online/in-store collaboration allows for the pick-up of sears.com or kmart.com orders at any …
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Home Depot announced that it will start selling 3-D printers. According to the company, it will be selling devices from MakerBot, a 3-D printer maker in 12 locations including California, Illinois and New York as part of a pilot project. “It’s …
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Home Depot and other retailers say they plan to ban or limit the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been linked to honeybee decline. Home Depot says it will require its suppliers to start labeling any plants treated with neonicotinoids by …
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