The fall of the House of Hechinger: the Big Hardware Chain was one of /Washington's great success stories. Here's why it's now one more local company going up in flames
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The fall of Hechinger Co highlights one of the most painful mismanagement stories in the history of Washington DC's hardware business. The chain entered the 1980s with modest profitability but failure to innovate to stay ahead of competition was due to its own lack of will and discipline.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1997
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Going for the gold
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Washington DC and Baltimore are jointly bidding for the 2012 Olympics under banker John Morton's leadership. Morton is fairly optimistic of the two cities' chances because they have a sports-friendly environment. Also, if they win, $5.5 billion is expected to be pumped in their economy.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1999
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