Hardlines

02/15/2011 - 10:55
ACSI shows customer satisfaction remains strong

The American Customer Satisfaction Index has dropped just 0.1% from the previous quarter to 75.9 on the ACSI's 100-point scale, indicating that customers satisfaction remains strong, the ACSI reported.

02/15/2011 - 10:44
Home Depot will hire 60,000 for spring push

The Home Depot announced it will hire more than 60,000 seasonal associates in time for its second annual Spring Black Friday event.

02/14/2011 - 13:55
Shopper trends revealed in BrandSpark, BHG study

BrandSpark International, along with Better Homes and Gardens, released the top shopper trends from the third annual Best New Product Award (BNPA) American Shopper Study, which surveyed more than 63,000 Americans.

02/14/2011 - 13:23
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel develop Green Lantern toy line

Gearing up for the summer release of superhero flick Green Lantern, Warner Bros. Consumer Products is teaming up with licensee Mattel to help fans fight evil through a new branded toy line.

02/14/2011 - 12:35
Michaels updates wedding section

Michaels announced that it has updated its wedding section with hundreds of products including guestbooks, flower girl baskets, place cards, cake toppers and tabletop decor.

02/11/2011 - 12:25
Wooden "Cars" line drives into Toys"R"Us

Toys“R”Us has announced the launch of the first-ever collection of wood vehicles, track and playsets based on the popular Disney-Pixar movie, Cars, available exclusively at Toys“R”Us stores around the world and online at Toysrus.com.

02/10/2011 - 15:09
Irwin Tools appoints new president

Irwin Tools, a leading maker of hand tools and power tool accessories based in Huntersville, N.C., has named Ross Porter as its new president.

02/10/2011 - 12:16
More exec changes at Lowe’s

Lowe’s personnel changes are becoming hard to keep up with. At the end of last month, the company announced the retirement of long-time president and COO Lary Stone -- along with the news of several executive changes in the areas of merchandising, store operations and strategic planning -- then yesterday announces another round of executive promotions, including a replacement for the post vacated by Robert Gfeller Jr., who was recently promoted to EVP merchandising.

02/10/2011 - 11:35
Advance Auto Parts 4Q EPS surges

It was almost all good news for Advance Auto parts this week, as the company reported record fourth-quarter sales and profits. Fourth-quarter earnings per share increased 46% to 57 cents compared with 36 cents during the comparable period the prior year, and full-year profits rose to $3.95 from $2.83 the prior year.

02/09/2011 - 11:04
Staples Advantage introduces sustainable kitchen, janitorial products

Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., announced its new Sustainable Earth by Staples janitorial paper products and compostable kitchen items including cups, plates and cutlery.

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