Monday, August 28, 2017

Perfumania is Filing for Bankruptcy, Closing Another 64 Stores

Discount perfume chain, Perfumania, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Saturday, August 26, citing declining mall traffic as the reason for its financial woes. The company plans to close 64 stores as part of its restructuring strategy, which is in addition to the 103 stores it announced were closing in 2015. The final result... 

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Monday, August 21, 2017

HTC Vive Gets $200 Price Cut, Now $599

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Big news for cash-strapped gamers: the HTC Vive is taking a permanent $200 price cut, bringing its retail price down to $599 from $799. The move is meant to make VR more accessible to the average consumer, according to Vive US general manager Dan O’Brien. “We want to really significantly boost VR adoption now across the... 

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ModCloth and Bonobos Will Be Available Exclusively on Jet

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After all the hubbub about Walmart purchasing ModCloth, it appears the department store retailer will only be releasing its newly acquired properties on Jet. Both ModCloth and Bonobos will be distributed on Walmart‘s e-commerce darling, a decision based on appeasing customers as much as it is on financial viability for the brands. With millennials fleeing... 

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Watch Out Amazon: Target’s Got Their Own Prime Pantry

Announced yesterday, Target has unveiled a new next-day delivery program for “household essentials,” now testing in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Available only to Target REDcard holders in the Twin Cities, this new service allows customers to order their groceries and toiletries online by filling up a “box” and having it shipped to them for a... 

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Nintendo is Releasing SNES Classic Edition This Fall

Nintendo fans rejoice: the SNES Classic is coming to a retailer near you this fall. It will include 21 pre-installed classic games, an HDMI cable, two wired controllers, a USB charging cable with AC adapter, and it will retail for $79.99. In a surprise reveal, owners of the SNES Classic will be able to get... 

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Old Navy’s $1 Flip-Flop Sale is Almost Here

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With summer comes the need for sandals, and the simplest, most ubiquitous sandal known to man is the flip-flop. They’re usually cheap, flimsy and get dirty exceptionally fast, so they don’t last most folks more than a year. Why would anyone pay an arm and a leg for a piece of y-shaped plastic stuck into... 

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

eBay Picks Up Price Matching Just As Walmart Dumps It

Yesterday, eBay announced it would start a price matching program for over 50,000 eligible items on its marketplace. Walmart, however, has decided to end its price matching program in the entire state of Minnesota, which is part of a larger phasing out of the program that started last year. With all the hubbub over who... 

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Amazon Prime Wardrobe Allows Customers to Try Clothes Before Buying

Announced today, the Amazon Prime Wardrobe will allow customers to try on their clothes before buying them via a StitchFix-esque box model. In conjunction with the Echo Look, this could place Amazon squarely ahead of the competition when it comes to apparel shopping. While Walmart buys up indie darlings like ModCloth and Bonobos to flesh... 

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The E3 2017 PC Gaming Show’s Best of the Best

The allure of PC gaming has almost overtaken the convenience of consoles, and E3 2017’s PC Gaming Show, hosted by PC Gamer, was a showcase of some of this and next year’s most stunning releases. From expansions to new, original properties, we’ve got the Show’s best of the best right here, complete with all the... 

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Saturday, June 17, 2017

E3 2017’s Biggest Announcements, Surprises and Upsets (and All the Trailers)

For its first year ever, E3 was open to the public, and the 2017 show revealed new properties and long-awaited sequels, and plenty of franchise mainstays showed their faces. We laughed, we cried, we rolled our eyes at the Xbox One X, and we’ve got the full list of games announced and showcased at this... 

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Friday, June 16, 2017

Amazon is Buying Whole Foods for $13.7 Billion

E-commerce giant Amazon has announced its plans to purchase Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, a deal over four times the amount of Jet‘s sale to Walmart. This announcement comes concurrent with the release of the Amazon Dash Wand, a smart device that allows users to order groceries and research recipes with simple voice commands. With... 

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

New Round of Store Closings to Hit Malls Nationwide

With children’s apparel retailer Gymboree being the latest in a slew of bankruptcies this year, it should be unsurprising that many retailers are considering or committing to mass store closings. We’ve covered the hundreds of store closings from Sears, Kmart, Macy’s, JCPenney, Payless and many, many more, and now a new crop of stores is... 

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Gymboree Is The Newest Retailer to File for Bankruptcy

In a June 11 announcement, The Gymboree Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing its nearly $1 billion debt as the main reason. The filing will allow it to restructure and pay off its massive debt, and Gymboree says it expects to maintain operations as they are at most of its current stores. This filing comes... 

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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Amazon Lowers Price of Prime for Low-Income Households

In the interest of accessibility, Amazon has announced it will be offering Prime memberships at a discount for people who receive government assistance. The new Prime pricing is available to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders and costs only $5.99 per month, a 45% discount from the $10.99 per month of regular Prime memberships. Low-income Prime members... 

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Kmart Malware Credit Card Breach Affects Customers Without Chip Cards

KrebsOnSecurity has reported a potential breach of credit card information that is supported by evidence from financial industry sources, including banks and credit unions, at Kmart locations where non-chip credit cards were used. The breach seems to only affect those cards, but it may be as wide reaching as all of Kmart’s 735 locations. This... 

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The Complete Guide to Birthday Freebies

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We all love freebies, and who doesn’t love a good birthday treat? We’ve looked all over the internet to create the most comprehensive guide to birthday freebies. We figured the best way to organize this is alphabetical, of course. Hope you love it and Happy Birthday!   A Abuelo’s: Join the rewards club and receive... 

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

T-Mobile to Pay Off Verizon Customers’ Devices for Switching Carriers

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As a part of the Un-carrier’s summer celebration, T-Mobile has announced a special #GetOutOfTheRed promotion for Verizon customers who switch to T-Mobile. T-Mobile announced in a news release on Wednesday that, starting on May 31, Verizon customers with an iPhone (SE, 6s/6s Plus, 7/7 Plus) or Google Pixel (or Pixel XL) can get the balance of their phones... 

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Rue21 Files for Chapter 11 and Becomes the 10th Retailer to File in 2017

In keeping with the trend of major retailer bankruptcies this year, rue21 has joined the ranks of nine other companies that have filed for Chapter 11 this year. This brings 2017’s total bankruptcies up to 10, matching 2016’s total bankruptcies for the entire year. The teen fashion retailer didn’t cite any specific reason for filing, other... 

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Thieves Use Starbucks Mobile App to Steal from Customers

A hand holding a phone with the Starbucks mobile app on the screen

Do you use the Starbucks mobile app to order and pay for your favorite beverages? You’d better check your account because there’s been an uptick in people getting hundreds of dollars stolen through the app. Thieves are breaking into Starbucks customers’ rewards accounts through the mobile app and stealing money. It’s called an account takeover,... 

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Swap.com Haul + Exclusive Deal & Giveaway!

Swap Giveaway Gift Card

We partnered up with our friends at Swap.com to bring you an exclusive deal and giveaway! Make sure you enter for your chance to win one of five $20 Swap.com gift cards using the widget below! If you just can’t wait to shop, we don’t blame you. Head over and use our exclusive coupon code... 

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Will You Be Picking Up the New Amazon Echo Show?

On the heels of their Echo Look announcement, Amazon is now releasing the Echo Show, another addition to their range of smart home devices that now includes a screen. With a 7-inch screen, the Echo Show is meant to incorporate video calling and viewing into your every day life, and it will come equipped with everything... 

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Monday, May 8, 2017

Coach to Purchase Kate Spade for $2.4 Billion

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Luxury purse brand Kate Spade & Co. will be acquired by Coach for $2.4 billion, as per a press release from Coach released this morning. This purchase merges two giants in the designer purse world: one, a unique, youthful, millennial-focused brand with a playful, colorful style; the other, a classic, subdued brand, appealing to Gen... 

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Target Increases Free Shipping Threshold to $35

Target Store Front

On May 7, Target raised their free shipping threshold from $25 to $35. This puts them on par with Amazon and Walmart, although Target’s shipping threshold is moving in the opposite direction as their competitors’. Are you bummed? Not so fast! In case you haven’t heard, Target has this great thing called the REDcard. The... 

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Thursday, May 4, 2017

Hulu Announces Live TV Streaming, but How Does it Compare to Other Services?

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Hulu promised to launch a live TV streaming service this spring, and the streaming service provider remained true to its word. Wednesday during its annual Upfront presentation, Hulu announced the launch of Hulu with Live TV. For $39.99 a month, viewers can now subscribe to more than 50 live sports, news, entertainment and children’s channels, which... 

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Would You Pay $5 for McDonald’s New, Gourmet Customizable Sandwiches?

McDonald's Signature Crafted Line Sandwiches

McDonald’s has a new product up their sleeves, and it’s called the Signature Crafted line of sandwiches. It’s a selection of mix-and-match sandwiches with fancy sauces — Maple Bacon Dijon (grilled onions, thick-cut bacon and Dijon sauce), Sweet BBQ Bacon (barbecue sauce, bacon and crispy onions) and Pico Guacamole (avocado, pico de gallo and buttermilk... 

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Camping World Buys Gander Mountain, Liquidation Sales on the Way

Gander Mountain Purchased By Camping World Bankruptcy

When we wrote earlier this year about Gander Mountain‘s bankruptcy, things looked bleak for the outdoor lifestyle retailer, but thankfully, Camping World has purchased the company. In their agreement, Camping World agreed to assume at least 17 leases, but that leaves the rest of Gander Mountain’s 160 stores in limbo. The successful bid comes after... 

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Starbucks Baristas Create Unofficial Dragon Frappuccino, Sriracha Frappuccino Rumors Heat Up

Starbucks Dragon Frappuccino

We thought the magic died when the Unicorn Frappuccino’s limited-time run ended on April 23, but some Starbucks baristas decided to create a little magic of their own. Enter the Dragon Frappuccino (sorry, Bruce Lee fans, I couldn’t help myself). According to Mashable, after running out of ingredients for the Unicorn Frappuccino, some baristas came up with an... 

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Home Depot Data Leak Compromises 8,000 Customers

Home Depot Data Breach Leak

Home Depot‘s in hot water again after accidentally publishing spreadsheets with about 8,000 customers’ transaction and personal data onto their website. While no financial information was leaked — like the 2014 data breach of 56 million Home Depot customers’ information — the data did include the names, mailing addresses, email addresses and information chronicling customer... 

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Nintendo Announces 2DS XL Release for July 28

Following on the heels of their successful Switch console launch, Nintendo has announced they will be releasing an XL version of their popular 2DS handheld. This version of the console will be able to play all previous 3DS and 2DS titles, and users will be able to actually close it, as it’s designed like the... 

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Lowe’s, Bed Bath & Beyond Warn of Facebook Coupon and Gift Card Scams

Lowe's Bed Bath Beyond Coupon Scam

Many of us are preparing for Mother’s Day and looking for sales on flowers and other mom-friendly gifts, but there are some folks out there looking to prey on our shopping needs. Lowe’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and a few other retailers have been plagued by scam coupons and gift card offers through a sketchy... 

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Bring Professional Fashion Advice into Your Home with the Amazon Echo Look

Amazon is releasing a new addition to their smart home device series called the Echo Look, a microphone-and-camera equipped Alexa-enabled device that helps customers with their fashion sense. The camera allows users to take full-length pictures of themselves and see their outfit from all angles, including 360-degree videos, using voice commands. The Echo Look will retail... 

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

18 Ways to Get Designer Living Rooms on a Budget

18 Living Rooms on a Budget Friendly

The living room, den, lounge or parlor of a home is its heart; it’s where the family gathers after dinner to chat, where guests mingle at house parties, where family movie nights are held. You can curl up with a good book in a big, comfortable chair or host a board game night, but if... 

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Bebe is Closing All Their Brick-and-Morter Stores By the End of May

Bebe Closing All Stores in May

After announcing plans earlier this year to close as many as 25 stores, women’s clothing retailer bebe will be shuttering all their stores after declining sales. The closures will affect retail and outlet locations alike, and the stores will be closed by the end of May. The company has not filed for bankruptcy, and it... 

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Rue21 is Closing 400 Stores Nationwide

Rue 21 Closing 400 Stores

No stranger to financial hardship, teen clothing company rue21 is shuttering 400 stores across the US. Rumors flew over the last few weeks that they might be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, like many other struggling retailers have in the past three and a half months, but it appears they are closing stores to ease... 

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Starbucks Rumored to Release Unicorn Frappuccino April 19

Featured image via Instagram users chloblow_to and 190queenstarbucks Your Starbucks experience might get a little more magical on Wednesday if rumors of the Unicorn Frappuccino turn out to be true. An intrepid writer for Cosmo did some digging on social media and discovered some Reddit and Instagram posts indicating that this enchanting beverage might be released on April 19. Photos... 

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Target is Giving Parents Coupons for Their Old Car Seats

Target Recycling Car Seats

It’s Earth Month, and that means retailers are doing their part for the environment (at least for the 30 days of April). For their part, Target has partnered with TerraCycle, a recycling company, to help you recycle your old car seats. If you bring in a car seat between April 17-30, not only will they... 

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

These Funny Fitness Tank Tops and Tees Will Help You Suck it Up, Buttercup

If you’re anything like me and have, say, eaten a cupcake immediately after a tough workout (hey, it was red velvet), then you understand just how overwhelming it can be to get into shape. You want to run that 5K or kick butt at that Body Combat class, but your body has a more Netflix-and-chill kinda... 

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Easter Sales are Here, But Should You Be Shopping Them?

Easter Sales Record Consumer

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, Easter 2017 is going to be record-breaking. The survey (conducted among 7,411 consumers) projects that shoppers will spend $18.4 billion, beating last year’s record of $17.3 billion with a 6%  increase, which works out to about $152 spent per person on average. The reason? NRF President and... 

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

GameStop is Investigating a Possible Security Breach of Customer Credit Card Information

GameStop Credit Card Security Breach

If you shopped online at GameStop between September 2016 and the first week of February 2017, you might want to keep an eye on your credit card. The struggling games and electronics retailer has apparently been hit by a hacking attack that might have compromised thousands of customers’ credit card data, possibly including CVV2 codes.... 

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6 Worst and Outrageous Jean Trends of 2017

Fashion is totally subjective. You either love new trends and bold styles or you don’t. Because it’s spring the new trends are coming out in full force. Sometimes what is in style tends to be questionable to the average person. We recently wrote an article on the “Clear Knee Mom Jeans” and the reviews were... 

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Monday, April 10, 2017

11 Ways to Build the Boho Bedroom You’ve Always Wanted

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One part romantic, one part hippie, a dash of various cultures, and you’ve got boho-chic, a whimsical style that features flowing lines, natural elements and lots of color. While fashion designers have cornered the market on boho-chic with their festival styles, clothing isn’t the only way to express your bohemian spirit. What better place to... 

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Payless Joins Ever-Growing List of Retailers Declaring Bankruptcy, Closing 400 Stores

Only a week later than predicted, Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of April 4. This filing will result in the immediate closing of 400 stores in the US and Puerto Rico as Payless restructures to rebalance its debt. There is no report on how many jobs this will cost employees of... 

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Use Your JetCash While You Have It, Jet.com’s Jet Anywhere Program is Ending

Jet.com Ending Jet Anywhere JetCash Program

On May 1, 2018, Jet.com customers will no longer be able to use any JetCash they’ve accumulated as part of the Jet Anywhere program, which will end May 1 of this year. In a statement on their website outlining why they are shutting down the program, Jet had this to say: Jet Anywhere launched when... 

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

hhgregg Liquidation Sales Could Start as Early as Saturday

hhregg going out of business liquidation bankruptcy

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early last month, electronics retailer hhgregg has struggled to find a buyer. Their most promising deal fell through in late March due to a dispute over the dedication of funds to paying creditors, and now the company is saying it will have to liquidate if a buyer isn’t found... 

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Monday, April 3, 2017

Windows? In My Android Phone? It’s More Likely Than You Think!

Samsung S8 S8+ Microsoft

Instead of releasing more Windows phones, Microsoft is getting their own version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The devices will come preloaded with the usual apps like Skype, OneDrive, Office, but the Microsoft editions specifically will come with a new bundle of Microsoft-flavored apps. It is currently available for preorder at Microsoft’s US... 

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Friday, March 31, 2017

Amazon is Shutting Down Quidsi, Diapers.com Parent Company

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Claiming a lack of profitability After its landmark purchase of Souq.com, the Middle East’s largest e-commerce site, this week Amazon has chosen to close down Quidsi, parent company of Diapers.com and Soap.com, because it has failed to reach profitability since Amazon acquired the company in 2010. Quidsi, founded by Jet.com CEO Marc Lore, was a $500 million purchase for... 

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

T-mobile Rolls Out Free Scam Call Protection to Customers

T-Mobile Scam Block Logo

T-Mobile customers are getting extra protection from scam calls at no extra charge with the “Un-carrier’s” new Scam ID and Scam Block services. Get a call from a likely scammer? Scam ID alerts you that the incoming call is probably someone out to steal from you. Don’t even want to see those scam calls come through? Enable... 

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Harbor Freight Settlement Means Cash for Customers

Harbor Freight Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

If you purchased anything at Harbor Freight Tools between April 8, 2011, and December 15, 2016, you might be eligible for a rebate. The company recently settled a class-action lawsuit that charged them with misrepresenting the discounts on products by misstating the pre-discount prices. Harbor Freight disputes this charge, but they still settled. To file a... 

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Is Retail Dead? A Look at the Changes Happening in the Industry

Is Retail Dead

With all the bankruptcies, store closings, reported “dips” in shopping foot traffic and the rise of e-commerce, financial analysts and news media alike are all ready to ring in retail’s untimely death. It’s hard not to feel depressed at the amount of companies filing for Chapter 11, especially beloved ones like American Apparel and Gander... 

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Lowes Announces Augmented Reality Mobile App to Help Shoppers Navigate Stores

Family navigating Lowe's using the new Lowe’s Vision: In-Store Navigation app

If you’ve ever struggled to find what you’re looking for in (what seems like) the endless labyrinthine aisles of popular home improvement stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot and Menards, you’ll be excited to hear that one home improvement giant is launching a mobile app that will help you navigate to specific products in the store. Lowe’s... 

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