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Sears launches new website at SearsHomeServices.com that improves how members care for their homes

New SearsHomeServices.com Provides Average Cost, Time Needed to Repair and DIY Quick Fixes HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Most major appliances can last 10-15 years or more. But when a washer conks out on laundry day or the refrigerator has lost its cool, it might cause you to lose your cool,…

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The Home Depot will hold its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 17

ATLANTA, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 17, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://earnings.homedepot.com and selecting the Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast…

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New IKEA store in Renton, WA adjacent to its current Seattle-area store to open in Spring 2017

RENTON, WA, 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — With company representatives, Renton Mayor Denis Law, city officials, and community leaders on-hand, IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially broke ground where it is constructing a new store in Renton, WA adjacent to its current Seattle-area store. Until the new store opens in Spring 2017, customers…

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IKEA to install a solar energy system atop its Las Vegas store opening Summer 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced plans to install a solar energy system atop its Las Vegas store opening Summer 2016. Panel installation will begin this winter, with completion expected in spring for what will be the largest single-use rooftop solar array by a…

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IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign returns to provide quality education to children living in poverty

Soft Toy for Education Campaign returns to help children get a better life through education Conshohocken, PA, 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign returns. In its 13th year, this good cause partnership between the IKEA Foundation, UNICEF and Save the Children aims to provide quality education to children living…

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RONA celebrates the achievements of four of its stores in this year’s Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs)

Boucherville (Québec), 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — RONA is proud to celebrate the achievements of four of its stores in this year’s Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs) in the following categories: Best Building Centre over 15,000 sq.ft. (W. Filsinger & Sons RONA, Guelph, Ont.); Best Contractor Specialist Retailer (Contractor First by RONA, Calgary, Alta.); Best Large…

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Waitrose launches brand new website offering customers all they need to prepare, cook and enjoy great food at home

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The multichannel evolution of Waitrose heats up today with the launch of a brand new website offering customers all the kit they need to prepare, cook and enjoy great food at home. From this week, waitrosekitchen.com will offer customers a significantly wider range online of over 3000 products, from cookware and…

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Lowe’s names Hitachi, Pergo and Sunrise Global as the company’s 2015 Vendor Partners of the Year

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies Inc. announced this week it has named Hitachi, Pergo and Sunrise Global as the company’s 2015 Vendor Partners of the Year. The companies were selected for their commitment to product quality, innovation and customer service. Hitachi’s exclusive relationship with Lowe’s provides a broadened selection of best-in-class…

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Best Buy and Caribou Coffee introduce exclusive line of home brewing equipment

Minneapolis, MN, 2015-10-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s a partnership as Midwestern in its roots as hot dish and hockey skates. Best Buy and Caribou Coffee have partnered to bring the great taste of Caribou Coffee right into your home with an exclusive line of home brewing equipment. You can choose from a variety of…

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Sears improves home appliance shopping experience by connecting online shoppers with knowledgeable associates in store

New service offers personalized in-store consultative appointments HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears, a leading integrated retailer, has introduced "Meet With An Expert" – a free and first-of-its-kind service that improves the home appliance shopping experience by connecting online shoppers with knowledgeable associates in store. The new service is available for home appliance…

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IKEA launches LATTJO – a new play collection due out in IKEA stores this November

IKEA Collaborates with DreamWorks Animation to Bring LATTJO characters to Life in Series of Animated Shorts CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announces the launch of LATTJO, a new play collection due out in IKEA stores this November, with the single-minded mission to inspire people to play more together every day. The LATTJO collection consists…

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Iris by Lowe’s Smart Home Survey: Home improvement stores rated the No. 1 place Americans are most likely to buy

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-10-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Iris by Lowe’s released the results of its annual Smart Home Survey, revealing that when it comes to shopping for smart home products, home improvement stores (either in-store or online) were rated the No. 1 place Americans are most likely to buy. When asked why they…

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IKEA plans to open its second Dallas-Fort Worth-area store and fourth in Texas

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Grand Prairie, Texas for the Swedish company’s second Dallas-Fort Worth-area store and fourth in the state. Pending approvals, construction of IKEA Grand Prairie could begin Summer 2016, with an opening in Fall…

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EPA named The Home Depot® 2015 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence award winner

Communications and expanding product assortment lead to third straight recognition for Home Depot ATLANTA, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named The Home Depot® a 2015 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence award winner. The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, was honored for the third consecutive year for its commitment…

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IKEA plans to open a store in Jacksonville, Florida in Fall 2017

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Jacksonville, Florida for a store that would increase the Swedish company’s presence in the southeastern U.S. with a fifth store in the state. (There are currently IKEA stores in the Central…

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DFS Furniture FY15 sales up 7.0% to £913.1 million YoY

Doncaster, England, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Furniture plc, (the “Group”), the market leading retailer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom today announces its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 1 August 2015 (prior year: 53 weeks ended 2 August 2014). Financial Highlights: Group gross sales up 7.0% to £913.1 million (FY14: £853.4…

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Kenmore introduces premium line of kitchen appliances at an affordable price

New premium line of appliances gives homes an elevated look without the need for costly remodels HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the past, if a home chef wanted professional style appliances, it could mean remodeling his or her kitchen to accommodate larger equipment. Today, the Kenmore brand is addressing that issue by…

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The Home Depot® announces the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company’s board of directors independent

ATLANTA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company's board of directors. Gooden will serve on the company's Audit andLeadership Development and Compensation Committees. Her appointment gives the company 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent. Gooden, who…

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IKEA US raises awareness of important home safety; will only sell window blinds and coverings with no cords or non-accessible cords

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-10-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US announces today that as of October 1, 2015, IKEA US stores will only sell window blinds and coverings with no cords or non-accessible cords. This announcement is part of the ongoing IKEA home safety program, Safer Homes Together, which focuses on educating customers about safety at…

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TTI Homelite / Echo won Home Depot’s 2015 Innovation Award for its Echo 58-volt line of outdoor power equipment

Retailer Recognizes Top Product Innovations, Echo 58V Outdoor Power Equipment Wins Top Honor ATLANTA, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that TTI Homelite / Echo won the retailer's 2015 Innovation Award for its Echo 58-volt line of outdoor power equipment. The annual award recognizes the…

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Brighten up your home and office environment with full array of lighting options from Debenhams

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — With winter drawing in, lighting is about to take centre stage to brighten up your home and office environment. From vintage inspired floor lamps to modern table lights, the AW15 collection from Debenhams sees a full array of options ranging from polished silvers, bright colours and sleek looks to fun,…

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Lowe’s study: 63 percent of consumers with lawns and yards across US experienced a breach of yard etiquette by a neighbor

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you’ve awoken at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning to the roar of a neighbor’s lawnmower or been frustrated by the guy next door mindlessly blowing leaves into your yard, you’re not alone. A U.S. study by Lowe’s found 63 percent of consumers with lawns…

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Jocelyn Wong named senior VP and general merchandising manager for Lowe’s seasonal product business area

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that Jocelyn Wong has been named senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the company’s seasonal product business area, effective October 12.  She will report to Chief Merchandising Officer Michael P. McDermott . Wong will be responsible for merchandising…

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The Home Depot® to launch its 5th-annual Celebration of Service focused on improving the homes and lives of US military veterans

Customers Invited to Join in the Service Campaign through Social Media - The Home Depot Foundation to Donate $1 to Veterans' Causes for Each Tweet, Instagram and Facebook Share, Up to $1 Million ATLANTA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, The Home Depot® activates its army of associate volunteers to launch the company's fifth-annual Celebration…

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IKEA and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattress

IKEA urges customers who have a VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattress to immediately stop using it and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Conshohocken, PA, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — This recall is launched in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). After testing, the VYSSA SPELEVINK mattress has shown non-compliance with…

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IKEA officially broke ground for its new, larger store in Burbank, California

BURBANK, CA, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — With company representatives, Burbank Mayor Bob Frutos, City Council members, local officials and community leaders on-hand, IKEA the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially broke ground where it is constructing a new, larger store in Burbank, California, less than one mile away from the company’s oldest store in…

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Aliza Reger’s exclusive collection available at Debenhams in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month

LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams introduces the launch of Aliza Reger’s exclusive collection available in store and online at Debenhams.com in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month. This homeware collection is a first for Aliza, daughter of the illustrious Grande Dame of the lingerie world, Janet Reger. ‘Fighting to raise awareness and funds for breast…

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Lowe’s celebrates 10 years of its Toolbox for Education grant program

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s is celebrating 10 years of its Toolbox for Education grant program with a twist – it’s giving educators an assignment that involves their students. Letters to Lowe’s is a writing campaign encouraging teachers to share their students’ ideas on how to improve their schools. With the help…

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Overstock.com now offers exclusive access to ComforPedic® from Beautyrest® memory foam mattresses

Online Retailer offers exclusive memory foam mattresses packaged for standard shipping and easy unwrapping SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) now offers its customers exclusive access to ComforPedic® from Beautyrest® memory foam mattresses, delivered to their doorstep in easy-to-unwrap packaging designed to meet the size requirements for standard shipping. The mattresses, which…

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