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In soft economy, big retailers think small
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a shrinking economy, store footprints appear to be shrinking as well, as retailers, most...
Home Channel News, 10/20/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
In Shanghai, a closer look at the Chinese consumer: hardware and garden tools join power tools at forefront of the international show
SHANGHAI, CHINA -- While the China International Hardware Show highlighted trends worldwide this fall, the event simmered with the promise of...
Home Channel News, 10/06/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
The candidates: housing industry takes spotlight
The unprecedented shake-up on Wall Street has put an even brighter spotlight on the housing market, mortgage foreclosures and the entire home...
Home Channel News, 10/06/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
Making moves: Menards adjusts its empire
As Menards continues to expand its borders, including into two new states in the United States, the retailer is also to fine-tuning its locations...
Home Channel News, 09/22/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
Government bailout welcomed by builders: a wary eye cast on intervention, but overall view is optimistic
It was the blockbuster news of the month, perhaps the year: On Sept. 7, the federal government announced a plan for the Federal Housing Finance...
Home Channel News, 09/22/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
Familiar surfaces, new trends: the market may be slow, but customers aren't shying from expensive countertops
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For kitchen countertops, granite, marble and other natural surfaces remain popular, with new...
Home Channel News, 09/22/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
The rough stuff sells: with Q2 comps down, Home Depot and Lowe's look to rough plumbing sales
The second-quarter performances at both Home Depot and Lowe's followed some similar themes this summer, as consumers were driven to update their...
Home Channel News, 09/08/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
New trends, new consumers forecast for Shanghai Show
The China International Hardware Show will get underway on Sept. 17, kicking off at a time when many American home channel retailers and...
Home Channel News, 09/08/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
Industry medals in Olympic advertising
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A diverse group of home channel companies competed in Olympic promotions and tie-ins this year,...
Home Channel News, 08/25/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication -
Fighting on every front: Alabama-based Marvin's does not shy from competing on price—and more
It's an article of faith among independent dealers that while the smaller guy can't beat the big guy on price, he can win on customer service....
Home Channel News, 08/11/08 by Kate Fazzini · More from publication
