Walmart throws weight into home improvement

The world’s largest retailer is taking steps to display its home improvement prowess through a digital marketing campaign centered on a “Projects Made Simple” area at Walmart.com.
Home Depot lifted by warm weather in Q1

The Home Depot made first-quarter history for the period ending April 29 with net earnings crossing the $1 billion mark.
Ace posts sales and income gains in Q1

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ace Hardware Corp. posted total revenues of $908.2 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 6.3% compared with 2011.
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