Hardlines

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.

02/09/2011 - 10:33
Hibbett misses 4Q guidance

An otherwise exceptional year of sales and profits at Hibbett Sports was soiled somewhat late in the fourth quarter as consumer demand deteriorated, forcing the company to alert investors that it would come up short against earlier guidance.

02/08/2011 - 17:11
Xploderz making retail debut

A new line of toy firing systems features ammunition that disintegrates on impact.

02/08/2011 - 11:26
Black & Decker introduces new rechargeable mower

Black & Decker has introduced its new rechargeable mower, the 36V Variable-Speed Self-Propelled Cordless Rechargeable Mower, which allows users to adjust the mowing speed to their personal pace so they can achieve great cutting results with minimal effort, according to the company.

02/04/2011 - 16:07
comScore: Online spending strong in Q4

According to comScore's Q4 2010 U.S. retail e-commerce sales estimates, online retail spending reached a record $43.4 billion for the quarter, up 11% versus year ago.

02/04/2011 - 12:35
MasterCard Advisors: Q4 sales momentum continues into January

anuary saw strong growth across most retail categories, continuing the positive performance from fourth quarter 2010, albeit at a slightly slower pace, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, a report on national retail and services sales that is based on aggregate sales activity in the MasterCard payments network and survey-based estimates for other payment forms, such as cash and check.

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