CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. --- Ikea reported that its U.S. sales for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31 grew 11% from the previous year, and same-store sales were up 8%. Worldwide, Ikea Group's sales were up 7.1% to 27.6 billion euros (about $36.8 ...
Part of an eco-friendly lifestyle is simplicity – the cutting back on having stuff, buying stuff and being overwhelmed by stuff. Since the holidays, I’ve been weeding out my stuff, giving some away, and putting the rest where it ...
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Hy Cite Enterprises has recalled 1.7 million Royal Prestige 9-Ply thermal-wall pots and pans because they can collapse, crimp, or severely deform when exposed to heat, posing a burn and fire hazard. The company is aware of 1,136 reports ...
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The dirty little secret of Black Friday is that many shoppers are out for themselves. And why not take advantage of the lower prices, especially if you have a remodeling project in the works. The home improvement stores are offering deep ...
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The average American will use seven pots and pans to prepare their holiday meals, according to the Holiday Cookaware Omnibus Study conducted by DuPont Teflon. That's good to know if you're stocking up on new cookware ahead of the holiday ...
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With a roast beast filling the oven and side dishes on every available burner, a holiday host can quickly run out of space to cook a meal and all the trimmings. But with some creative use of small countertop appliances, you can coordinate ...
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Sainsbury's has booked a 3.9% increase in quarterly sales, boosted by the supermarket group's "strongest ever" Christmas trading period. During the three months to 5 February, like-for-like sales increased by 1.5%. The same-store gain ...
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The British Glass Manufacturers' Confederation represents the UK's glass industry. From our offices in Sheffield we act as the industry's focal point, playing the principal role in communicating the concerns and aspirations of our Members ...
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In a small space organization, can be a challenge. The apartment attic or basement for storing. Things to help store and organize your stuff, you have to take advantage of all available space. Additional free space, but most people just ...
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Industrielack AG (ILAG) inaugurated their new building in Wangen Switzerland. ILAG is part of the Looser Holding AG. The theme of the opening ceremony was “Getting Bigger – Staying Flexible.” ILAG, a leading provider ...
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Ikea is planning a store here at the site of a vacant shopping center in the suburb of Merriam, Kan., a move that will increase its Midwestern presence and give the Sweden-based home furnishings retailer its 40th U.S. ...
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If you've ever poured hot water into a Pyrex glass dish and been shocked to see it fracture before your eyes,a new report may give you some insight into what's going on.Pyrex glassware,which came out in 1915 and was long marketed as"icebox ...
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US demand for cabinets is forecast to rise 8.2 percent annually to $15.3 billion in 2016. Growth will be driven by a rebound in housing completions from a depressed 2011 base. Although housing completions will remain below the level reached ...
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Broadway Panhandler is taking up to 70 percent off many pieces of brand-name cookware,through Sunday(the All-Clad D5 brushed stainless 1.5-quart saucepan with lid,shown,usually$190,is about$115);65 East Eighth ...
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Prior to the pricing mania that exists today, the last big party for fluoropolymers occurred in the late 1990s when demand was growing and pricing was firm in the years leading up to Y2K. However, in the first decade of new millennium, ...
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