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International Designs Group (IDG) to be Acquired by Home Depot

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Designs Group (IDG), a Mill Point Capital platform…
News NOV 21

Today’s Appliances: Specialized Options, Brand Loyalty and Future Potential

There’s a lot going on with today’s appliances. The back and-forth between gas and other range choices is still going strong, and there are still lead…
News NOV 20
For small businesses struggling to navigate the global economic climate, threats of bank failures could further endanger their ability to operate.

As Prospects of Future Bank Failures Loom, Retailers Need a Plan to Ensure Payments Continuity

When Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of 10 small and midsized banks in July 2023 and warned of similar downgrades for larger financial institutions, alarm bells…
News NOV 20

Casa Bertazzoni Opens at Trail Appliances in Vancouver

Thanks to Distinctive, its exclusive distribution partner in Canada, Trail Appliances has teamed up with the world’s oldest family-owned appliance manufacturer, Bertazzoni, to develop the world’s…
News NOV 20

New Book from FREDERIC Magazine

Following the successful release of Schumacher and Monacelli’s two recent publications — “Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today” (2023) and “Blue and…
News NOV 20

Re-Bath Expands East Coast Footprint

Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has announced a signed agreement in Buffalo, New York. A first for the brand, Re-Bath will enter a…
News NOV 19
Research from Bankrate reveals that more consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z, are eager to participate in Small Business Saturday.

Bankrate Survey: More People Plan to Shop Small in Stores

Despite its inception only in 2010, Small Business Saturday has surged in popularity and is creating even more opportunities for small and local businesses to thrive.…
News NOV 14

Dura Supreme’s New Manufacturing Facility Begins Production

Production has officially begun at Dura Supreme Cabinetry’s new manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina.  In March of this year, the company announced its plans to…
News NOV 14
American Express has unveiled "Door to Shop Small," an augmented reality experience designed to inspire consumers to shop local businesses on Small Business Saturday.

AmEx Unveils ‘Door to Shop Small’ Campaign for 2023 Holiday Season

The 2023 American Express Shop Small Impact Study reveals that most consumers (78%) believe that small businesses are “essential to their community.” However, given the current…
News NOV 13

Cultured Stone Videos Feature Designer Kerrie Kelly

Cultured Stone has collaborated with interior designer Kerrie Kelly, design partner for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions, to create two short-form videos that walk through custom mood…
News NOV 12