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Can 'The All American Store' Reverse Our Nation's Walmartization?

6:30AM 1/06/2012

Economy, Home Depot, Sears Holdings, Wal-Mart Stores, Lowe's Companies Inc, Retail

Walmart's conquest of of America embodies a decades-long drive toward the lowest common denominator, off-shoring jobs, maximizing profits and reducing quality. But is it a trend we can reverse? Deep in the heart of Ohio, a new store aims to try.

5 Things to Watch This Week: 2 Cheap Tablets, Forgotten Retailers, Home Improvement, and Staples

9:30AM 11/14/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Company News, Home Depot, Loews, Sears Holdings, Amazon.com, Stocks in the News

There's never a dull moment on Wall Street, especially when new tablets and old banks are in the way. Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week ahead: The Kindle Fire, the Nook Tablet, and earnings reports from Sears, Gap, Hot Topic, Lowes Home Depot and Staples.

Anti-Gay Campaign Finds No Welcome at Home Depot

3:10PM 10/18/2011

By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool

Company News, Home Depot, Retail

For more than a year, the American Family Association has pleaded with Home Depot not to publicly back gay rights, and the home improvement retailer has ignored them. In fact, it continues to participate in the city's gay pride parade, as it has done for years. Still, the AFA isn't giving up.

A Better Way To Make Money In Real Estate

3:30PM 10/17/2011

By Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool

Home Depot, Lowe's Companies Inc, Real Estate

It's easy to forget, given all the success stories of people who've gotten rich in real estate, but you have to remember: Your house is not an investment. Money can be made in real estate, but you're better off considering these investment vehicles than buying property directly.

Why We Have a Lack of Corporate Leadership

3:00PM 10/07/2011

By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

People, Home Depot, General Electric , Boeing, Apple, McDonald's, 3M

What makes a truly great leader? Attention to detail, a vision for the future, or maybe a strong personality? How about an education from Harvard or another top business school? Maybe the formula for superior leadership is much simpler; maybe the best way to spot a great leader is simply to look for someone who doesn't focus on profits.

Has the Big-Box Era Been Downsized?

11:30AM 9/13/2011

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

Home Depot, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Family Money

Big-box superstores have become ubiquitous across America, making so many stops along the highway bleed into a blur of generic retail. But that could be about to change: Walmart and Target are experimenting with smaller footprints, while lighter, nimbler outlets challenge the dominance of the behemoths.

Clever Ways to Stretch Your Decorating Dollars

5:15PM 8/31/2011

By Robyn Gearey, The Motley Fool

Home Depot, Sears Holdings, Lowe's Companies Inc

As the seasons change, the urge to refresh one's surroundings intensifies. Spring is all about brightening up and cleaning out -- painting dated kitchen cabinets and adding pops of brighter colors throughout the house. In contrast, this time of year calls for making things cozy and warm for the...

Mother Nature Picks Wall Street Winners and Losers

1:15PM 8/30/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Investing, Home Depot, Lowe's Companies Inc

The stock market can be as ruthless as nature itself: Some stocks get pummeled when disaster strikes, while others climb higher. And just as homeowners board up their houses and stock up on water, investors can fortify their portfolios when storm clouds loom. As respectfully as possible, we review what Irene hath wrought, in search of lessons.

After the Storm: Buy Home Depot, Sell Lowe's

3:50PM 8/29/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Home Depot, Stock Picks, Lowe's Companies Inc

Storms are always good for hardware-home improvement superstores, as droves of people stock up on supplies beforehand and work to repair any damage afterwards. If you want to try to profit from the wake of Hurricane Irene, the orange-aproned merchant is the one to turn to.

Despite Reports to the Contrary, the Consumer Is Alive and Well

5:10PM 8/22/2011

By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

Dell, Home Depot, Wal-Mart Stores, Tiffany & Co

Earnings season is almost over, and corporate America has so far provided a steady stream of strong earnings to counter the doom-and-gloom headlines. Last week, the focus was squarely on retailers, and they didn't disappoint: A diverse group of companies beat estimates, showing that U.S. consumers are far from finished.