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Lowe's to Close 20 Stores, Cut 1,950 Jobs
11:50AM 10/17/2011
Home-improvement retailer Lowe's says it will close 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cut 1,950 jobs in a move that it says will allow it to focus on more profitable locations. Ten locations were closed Sunday; the other 10 will close in a month.
"Never Stop Improving" is the tagline of Lowe's new branding strategy and TV ad campaign, which kicked off Monday. It's a slogan designed to impart the message that shoppers are in good hands at Lowe's, which will guide them through all stages of their home improvement journey.
After the Storm: Buy Home Depot, Sell Lowe's
3:50PM 8/29/2011
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.
A Real Estate Reality Check for Home Depot and Lowe's
5:00PM 8/22/2011
By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool
Company News, Home Depot, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Stock Picks
What does the current state, and the likely future, of the American real estate market mean for companies like Home Depot and Lowe's? We break down the numbers to see which (if either) is a good investment.
Lowe's Announces $5 Billion Stock Buyback
6:59AM 8/22/2011
Lowe's Cos. (LOW), the nation's second-largest home improvement retailer, said Monday that it will buy back up to $5 billion of its common stock.
While the repurchase program has no expiration date, the Mooresville, N.C., company said it plans to use the full amount over the next two to three...
Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge for any consumer, so Consumer Ally has collected them all in one place for you to check each week.
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Mizuno USA Inc. recalled 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball...
Survey Shines Spotlight on Shoppers' Favorite Retail Stores
12:30PM 6/30/2011
What could computers, greeting cards and signature tees possibly have in common? Seems the stores that sell them -- Apple Store, Hallmark and Polo Ralph Lauren -- are three of the 14 brick-and-mortar stores that ranked among the 100 top-performing brands for customer experience in the Nunwood...
Recall Roundup: Baby Sandals, Salad Blend, Strollers and More
1:45PM 6/24/2011
Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge for any consumer, so Consumer Ally has collected them all in one place for you to check each week.
Here is this week's roundup:
Target recalled 51,700 pairs of Circo Aloma Infant Girls Sandals because the decorative...
Recall Roundup: Bunk Beds, Pork Loins, Dog Treats and More
1:30PM 5/06/2011
Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge for any consumer, so Consumer Ally has collected them all in one place for you to check each week.
Here is this week's roundup:
Dorel Asia SRL recalled about 466,700 wooden bunk beds in the United States and Canada...
Outdoor Fireplace Recall: Was Sold at Lowe's
4:45PM 3/08/2011
An outdoor wood burning fireplace sold at Lowe's stores has been recalled after 14 reports of the chimney's bronze finish catching fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
So far, no one has been hurt, but its manufacturer, Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd., has gotten one report of...
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