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  • Retail Stocks: Retail stocks lifted by sales, housing data Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:12AMRetail stocks rise on Tuesday as investor sentiment was lifted by the increase in housing starts to its five-month high as well as by continued weekly sales momentum.
  • American invasion continues at WEM Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:20AMThe U.S. retail invasion of Alberta continued with announcements Monday that fashion store J. Crew and retail giant Target are among new shops headed to West Edmonton Mall.
  • Northwest grocers tweak self-checkout stations Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:06PMPORTLAND - Some Northwest stores are changing up the way they do self-checkouts. For retailers, self-checkouts are all about getting you in the door to stay as long as you want. But, when it's time to check out, they want you out the door as fast as you can. "Well sometimes, it depends if people know whether they're doing or not. It took me a while to figure it all out, now I can go a lot faster ...
  • Stores battle sophisticated theft rings Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:39AMLOS ANGELES -- Stung by a new breed of sophisticated thieves, the nation's major retailers are fighting back. Well-organized crime rings have added tough new challenges for merchants who have long contended with petty shoplifters and their own light-fingered employees.
  • Retailers fortify selves against crime rings' evolving tactics Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:10PMRetailers counter threat of sophisticated crime rings
  • Retailers fortify against crime rings’ evolving tactics Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:31PMLOS ANGELES – Stung by a new breed of sophisticated thieves, the nation’s major retailers are fighting back. Well-organized crime rings have added tough new challenges for merchants who have long contended with petty shoplifters and their own light-fingered employees. Although those concerns remain, retail chains today are plagued by gangs of highly specialized thieves who steal thousands of ...
  • Kingfisher PLC - Kingfisher secures OFT clearance Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:17AMKingfisher PLC - Kingfisher secures OFT clearance
  • Company inks deal with Ace Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:25AMGetting a new product into the distribution system for Ace Hardware stores is a dream for any product developer and manufacturer. But the dream's come true for Holly Hill-based BGA Industries.
  • 84 Lumber seeking more retail traffic Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:25AMThis article has been read 185 times. EIGHTY FOUR - The backyard shed, once a staple product of 84 Lumber stores, is being revived as the company prepares to transform a limited number of its stores around the country to cater to a retail customer.
  • Canadian Tire pushes into big appliance market Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:48PMTORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian Tire Corp is pushing into the C$3 billion ($3.1 billion) a year large-appliance market to sustain sales growth as competition in Canada's retail industry heats up.
  • Kingfisher CEO calls for government-level talks on deforestation Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:36AMOn Wednesday 29th June Ian Cheshire, Group Chief Executive of Kingfisher plc, will call for an annual round of government-level talks to achieve zero net deforestation by 2020. He will say that the talks should bring together the world’s Environment Ministers to establish a roadmap for international cooperation and to secure the future of the world’s forests.
  • Retail sales up slightly, but shoppers visiting fewer stores Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:02PMBy Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Monday, June 27, 2011 Retail sales may be rising modestly, but Americans are shopping in far fewer stores. Credit some of the decline on those who scratched a midweek food stock-up mission from the budget. But more ominous and permanent: far more shoppers are learning about products and comparing prices online instead of schlepping from store to store. How ...
  • Better Business Bureau Warns Against ‘Friendly’ Scammers Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:48PMAgency offers tips to stay clear of high pressure door-to-door sales this summer.
  • Sears to spin off Orchard Supply Hardware Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 7:06PMOSH, a California chain that has bucked the bigger-is-better trend in home improvement stores, plans to be publicly traded as a stand-alone company. Sears Holdings Corp. plans to spin off its home improvement unit, Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp., as a separate publicly traded company, the department store giant said.
  • Reportlinker Adds Landscaping Products Market Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:47AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
  • Quick Response codes go mainstream Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:33PMNext time you are in a local store owned by a national retailer, look for small square ink-blot patterns on product display for merchandise.
  • Atlanta-Based Companies Join Forces to Bring Help to Joplin Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:00AMSome of the top companies in Georgia are coming together today to aid tornado victims in Joplin, Mo.
  • Lowe's to Rationalize New Store Openings, Increase Shareholder Payments Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:18PMBy TrefisLowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is the world's second largest retailer of home improvemen...
  • Lowe's to Rationalize New Store Openings, Increase Cash Payments to Shareholders Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:16PMLowe's Companies Inc . (NYSE: LOW) is the world's second largest retailer of home improvement products . Through its 1,700 plus stores spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Lowe's offers
  • Office Depot to Launch Thrive Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:30AMOffice Depot Inc. recently announced the launch of Toshiba's Thrive tablet at its retail store locations, commencing from July 10, 2011.
  • Lowe's Cuts New Store Openings Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:19PMThe following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. NEW YORK (Trefis) -- Lowe's is the world's second largest retailer of home improvement products. Through its 1,700 plus stores spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Lowe's offers a wide range of home improvement ...
  • Lowe's To Curtail Store Expansion, Pay Shareholders Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:58AMRetailer finds new locations cannibalize older outlets, so store growth to slow while capital distri
  • The planner (things to do) Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:11PMBy Sharon Kennedy Wynne, tbt* staff writer Thursday, June 9, 2011 SATURDAY Play soccer, change the world The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football Gold Cup Tournament Tour makes a stop in Tampa, bringing matches of Canada vs. Guadeloupe (6 p.m.) and the United States vs. Panama (8 p.m.) for World Cup qualifiers. Tickets are $32.40 to $102.50. Raymond James ...
  • Kingfisher to Double Poland Stores, Woo Decorative Shoppers Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 4:24AMKingfisher Plc, Europe’s largest home-improvement retailer, plans to double the number of Castorama stores in Poland and convert Brico Depot trade outlets there to the format to spur growth as U.K. spending sputters.
  • Kingfisher to Double Poland Stores, Woo ‘Decorative’ Consumers Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 6:54PMKingfisher Plc, Europe’s largest home-improvement retailer, plans to double the number of Castorama stores in Poland and convert Brico Depot trade outlets there into the chain to spur growth as U.K. spending sputters.
  • Kingfisher to Double Number of Polish Stores, Woo ‘Decorative’ Consumers Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 6:44PMKingfisher Plc (KGF) , Europe ’s largest home-improvement retailer, plans to double the number of Castorama stores in Poland and convert Brico Depot trade outlets there into the chain to spur growth as U.K. spending sputters.
  • Warnings Against ‘Friendly’ Scammers Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:21AMAgency offers tips to stay clear of high pressure door-to-door sales this summer.
  • Customer Service Champs Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 1:04AMBob Emig was flying home from St. Louis on Southwest Airlines this past December when an all-too-familiar travel nightmare began to unfold. After his airplane backed away from the gate, he and his fellow passengers were told the plane would need to be de-iced.
  • Avoid these common summer scams Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:06PMEvery year the Better Business Bureau receives thousands of complaints from consumers who bought into a deal offered at their front door.
  • Touring Boise operations Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 1:09PMCommunity leaders receive first-hand look at plants, including re-opened La Grande sawmill Guarded optimism about market conditions tempered by concerns over a shortage of available timber dominated talk Friday as Boise Cascade’s Inland Region hosted about a dozen community leaders in a second annual Community Awareness Day.
  • BBB Warns Against ‘Friendly’ Scammers Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 1:01PM(Indiana's NewsCenter) - Agency offers tips to stay clear of high pressure door-to-door sales this summer.
  • Sharper Edge Sales & Marketing Announces Restructuring, Web Launch and New Office in Atlanta Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 4:45PMYoung Female President of Growing Manufacturer's Rep Firm Announces Changes to Innovate the Rep Business Model and How They Go-to-Market.
  • Canyon News - The Home Depot Involved In Lawsuit Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 3:19PMLOS ANGELES—A lawsuit was filed against The Home Depot USA Inc. on several counts including alleged unfair business practices, misleading advertising and violating air pollution limits.
  • Smartphones and gadgets make it easier to shop without long lines Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:03AMGone are the days when shoppers arrived in stores armed with only a few hand-scribbled notes and a friend's recommendation to guide their cart.
  • Massbuild at forefront of DIY wave Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 11:20PMMassbuild, the do-it-yourself (DIY) division of Massmart, has been a good bet for the group, which eight years ago recognised a gap in the market and an opportunity to cash in on what has since become a R45 billion home improvement market.
  • Whether it's fresh fruit and vegetables or buying a refrigerator, June is a good month to save money Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 4:53AMWhy are chains stores such as Sears, Lowe's and Home Depot rolling out new stock and good deals this month? Father's Day is coming up on June 19, and it's summer home-improvement time besides. The National Retail Federation expects spending on Dad to rise about $12 per person from last year, to more than $106.
  • Home Depot sued over paint sales Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 3:32PMLOS ANGELES, June 3 (UPI) -- Air-quality regulators and several local governments in California have sued Home Depot Inc., claiming the company is selling illegal paints and other products.
  • Home Depot sued over sale of illegal paints Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 10:18AMLOS ANGELES -- As part of a crackdown on pollutants blamed for causing much of the region's smog, air regulators and several local governments have sued Home Depot Inc. for selling illegal paints and other products. read more
  • Home Depot sued for selling smog-forming paints Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:43AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Southern California air quality regulators, several counties and the city of Los Angeles are suing big-box retailer Home Depot for illegally selling smog-forming paints from 2007 to 2010. Home Depot lawyers say the home improvement chain has cooperated and removed paints, lacquers and other coatings that contain excessive levels of volatile ...
  • Investment Column: Kingfisher's global scale makes it a buy Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:43PMOur view: Buy
  • MagnoGrip Attracts Lowe’s With Quick Snap Magnetic Tape Measure Holder Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 10:00AMMagnoGrip today announced that Quick Snap, its innovative magnetic tape measure holder, is now available for purchase at Lowe's stores nationwide. The Quick Snap retails for $19.99 and uses a "snap on, snap off" magnetic system that promises to redefine how tape measures are used.
  • From Lowe's mailroom to presidency Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:43PMWhen Larry Stone started working part time in Lowe's mailroom in 1969, the 17-year-old boy from Wilkesboro made $1.60 an hour.
  • Follow the money Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:35PMRetail chains are investing heavily in the web, aiming to use their stores as a wedge against tough web-only competitors.
  • Business is blooming Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 10:56PMAs do-it-yourself season approaches, local home improvement stores find they can compete with national chains
  • SOGGY SPRING CREATES PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR HAZARDOUS INDOOR MOLD Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 3:01PMSOGGY SPRING CREATES PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR HAZARDOUS INDOOR MOLD
  • Rona forecast remains cloudy despite sunshine ahead Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 3:28PMHome improvement chain can’t just blame a chilly spring for cool results
  • SLOW SPRING Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 11:05PMHome improvement retailers are evolving to meet the needs of budget-conscious consumers stuck in homes they can't sell.
  • Home-improvement stores adapt in slow spring Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 11:05PMHome improvement retailers are evolving to meet the needs of budget-conscious consumers stuck in homes they can't sell.
  • Sun should perk up plant-center sales Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 5:06AMThe forecast of sunny and dry conditions for much of central Ohio this weekend is a ray of sunshine for some nursery and garden retailers, who have waited much of the spring for customers to come in out of the rain. Many retailers are gearing up for what they expect will be a busy weekend, with customers shopping for plants and lawn and garden supplies now that there's hope they'll be able to ...
  • High gasoline prices add to uncertainty at Wal-Mart Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 2:57AMNEW YORK - Rising gas prices are adding another obstacle to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s campaign to reverse a two-year U.S. sales slump.