Musical chairs

Article Abstract:

The decision by Sears to acquire Orchard Hardware Supply has raised questions in the hardware supplies industry about the future of Orchard and how fits into the plans of Sears. While some believe that Sears will use Orchard to enhance its still-growing Sears Hardware chain, others think that Sears might cause the demise of a well-run, dynamic company such as Orchard by trying to micro-manage it.

Orchard Supply Hardware Corp.

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Merging and purging

Article Abstract:

The proposed merger between Builders Square and HomeBase failed to materialize because the two companies lacked a clearcut definination of hzow the new retail entity that would emerge from a merger would respond to consumer demand. Despite this setback, hardware co-ops recognize the benefits of increased levels of partnerships as evidenced by the merger of Servistar and Cotter.

HomeBase Inc., Builders Square Inc., SERVISTAR Corp., Cotter and Co.

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'98: year of Sears?

Article Abstract:

Sears, Roebuck and Co appears to be positioned for strong growth in hardware retailing in 1998. The company plans to open a decor superstore called The Great Indoors in Feb 1998, and it plans to boost its home service revenues from $3 billion in 1996 to $10 billion in 2000. Sears is also marketing power and hand tools through the Internet.

Editorial, Forecasts and trends

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