Each month, Hardware Retailing shares industry news from Canada. For the full story of each of these briefs, visit hardlines.ca/hr. Lowe’s Announces 34 More Store Closings, Further Rationalization in Canada Lowe’s Canada recently announced that it will shutter 34 stores …
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Lowe’s has announced the appointment of Marisa F. Thalberg as executive vice president, chief brand and marketing officer, effective February 10. She most recently served as the global chief brand officer for fast-food chain Taco Bell. Thalberg has been named …
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The housewares category is a growing opportunity for many independent retailers. Whether you stock housewares items to serve wholesale customers or your DIY customers keep asking for the latest kitchen gadgets and small appliances, the category is broad and can …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story now. Though there has been a lot of hushed talk in recent months about the R-word looming on our economic horizon, economist opinions are certainly split about whether a recession …
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2019 was a year full of home improvement headlines, including new leadership, new services and new possibilities for the channel. Review 2019 home improvement headlines to get a fuller picture of the year using the links below. *** December 2018 …
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Home Depot and Lowe’s both announced their third-quarter 2019 financial results this week. Explore each big-box retailer’s individual results using the links below. Inside Home Depot’s Q3 2019 Financial Results Sales: $27.2 billion Net Earnings: $2.8 billion Key Takeaway: Because …
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Lowe’s has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2019. In total, the big-box home improvement company reports net earnings of $1 billion for the quarter, up from $629 million in net earnings for the same period in …
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Hardline wholesaler True Value has topped Newsweek’s 2020 list of America’s Best Customer Service Brands in the “Home Improvement Stores” category. “True Value retailers are winning where it matters most: with customers,” says John Hartmann, president and CEO of True …
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