Mowed Down: Lawn and Outdoor Equipment Stores in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by IBISWorld
According to IBISWorld’s updated industry research report the Lawn and Outdoor Equipment Stores industry has been wilting over the five years to 2011, with a multitude of factors adversely affecting its landscape. Poor economic conditions, such as falling consumer confidence and disposable income, have reduced discretionary spending, driving down demand for new lawn and garden equipment ...
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Why No One Can Compete with Amazon
COMMENTARY | Amazon.com is sort of like the Wal-Mart of the Internet. It doesn't just sell books anymore; nowadays, it sells everything from riding lawn mowers to bulk toilet paper. And its Kindle Fire tablet has become strong competition for Apple's iPad, selling (possibly) millions of units compared to hundreds of thousands for most of its Android competitors.
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State Wraps Up Bone Marrow Investigation: Slams UMASS Memorial
A little over a year ago, a Massachusetts bone marrow registry made headlines for hiring models in blue wigs and black skirts to attract prospective donors. To make matters worse, the registry was part of a scheme to charge insurance companies extremely high fees for lab tests.
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Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2012 ...
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG - News) today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter and first six months ended January 1, 2012.Highlights:Second ...
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Luxury Tractor Makes Debut At Detroit Auto Show
Craftsman's CTX is fast, powerful and loaded with automobile-inspired features, including cup holders. The company hopes its new line of riding lawn mowers will appeal to consumers of luxury vehicles.
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The Environmentally Friendly Recharge Mower G2 and Ultralite Are Now Available at PowerEquipmentDirect.com and ...
The new Cordless, Rechargeable and Emission Free Recharge Mower G2 Electric Riding Mower and Ultralite Lithium Powered Push Mower are available at PowerEquipmentDirect.com and MowersDirect.com.Carson, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Driven By Solar Inc., is excited to announce that the line of Recharge Mowers and Recharge Tools are now available at PowerEquipmentDirect.com and MowersDirect.com.“This ...
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Gas prices: January a month to forget
The rising prices are leaving many local businesses that rely on gasoline worried they might have to raise prices or eventually go out of business if costs don't stabilize.
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