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2013 Earnings and Sales for Sears, Home Depot, & Lowes

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

We compiled fourth quarter 2013 and full-year 2013 earnings (or losses) and sales for Sears, Home Depot, and Lowes.

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3 out of 4 Americans Know that the Earth Revolves Around the Sun

Feb 18, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

You have probably heard this news already, about how 1 in 4 Americans don’t know that the Earth revolves around the Sun. I took a closer look at the story and realized that most of the media outlets regurgitating the same story have not at all been fair.

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Mechanics' Tools

Craftsman Club Tech Student Discount

Feb 17, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Did you know that Craftsman has a tech student educational discount program? Neither did we.

High Road Capital General Tools Acquisition

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General Tools was Purchased by a Private Equity Firm

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

General Tools was recently purchased by High Road Capital, a private equity firm.

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Sears is Still in Big Trouble

Feb 5, 2014 Stuart 34 Comments

Sears has provided sales and earnings estimates for 2013 and the fourth quarter, and the numbers don’t look good.

Stanley Black and Decker Tool Market Share 2012 Earlier Version

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5 Things You Should Know About Stanley Black & Decker (and Dewalt)

Feb 4, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Here are a few things you might be interested in knowing about Stanley Black & Decker.

Gerber Uppercut Knife Dagger Recall

Knives

Recall: Gerber Uppercut Knife

Aug 6, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Gerber’s Uppercut knife and sheath sets have been recalled due to a flaw in the sheath that can unexpectedly release the blade.

Southwire Electricians Tools Countdown

Electrical Tools

Lowes Possibly Replacing Channellock and Knipex Pliers and Cutters with Southwire Tools

Jul 10, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

It looks like major changes are coming to Lowes’ electrical tools aisle.

Craftsman Made to Make

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New Brand Images for Craftsman and Stanley

Jun 21, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman and Stanley both changed up their look and marketing messages this month. Looks to us like it’s for the better.

TSA Knives Allowed

Knives

TSA Small Knife Guidelines Have Been Delayed

Apr 23, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Just an FYI: the new small knife guidelines the TSA planned to go into effect on April 25th are being delayed.

News

Unidentified Man Tries to Saw His Arms Off at LA Home Depot

Apr 11, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

The headline pretty much says it all.

News

Sears Reports 2012 Fourth Quarter Losses, But not as Bad as Last Year

Mar 1, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Sears posted 4Q 2012 and full-year losses, but at least they kept it under $1 billion this year!

Woodpeckers Booth Woodworking Shows 2013

Editorial

2013 Woodworking Show Highlights

Feb 27, 2013 Stuart Discuss

This year’s Woodworking Show wasn’t as fun as in previous years, but I still had a blast at the Woodpeckers booth and a couple of the other vendor booths.

News

Home Depot and Lowes Report 2012 Fourth Quarter Earnings

Feb 26, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Home Depot and Lowes both reported strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 sales and earnings figures.

Announcements & Updates

So I Finally Earned My PhD!!

Jan 14, 2013 Stuart 61 Comments

That’s right, I earned my research doctorate! Here’s a discussion about what it means for you.

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