Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears

Posted on August 2, 2017Categories Business, Featured News   Leave a comment on Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears

Some home improvement trends never change, like the fact that 90% of homeowners prefer hardwood or tile floors in their kitchen. However, the home improvement industry itself is undergoing some major changes this year. Case in point: online retail giant Amazon is officially entering the home improvement world. This July shares of Home Depot and Lowe’s were hit hard after Amazon announced a new deal with Sears Holdings. The total market loss for Home Depot, Lowe’s, Whirlpool, and Best Buy … Continue reading “Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears”

Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon

Posted on August 8, 2016August 8, 2016Categories Business   Leave a comment on Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon

It seems that Etsy entrepreneurs and investors are doing incredibly well, as the company has seen significant increases in a strong Q2 2016 report. The most recent report has only further solidified the company’s place as one of the best online marketplaces for artisan sellers and smaller online merchants. The report showed such positive feedback that experts are urging companies to look to Etsy as a model building boutiques focused on artisan goods with sustainable revenue. Other figures in the … Continue reading “Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon”

Medical Marijuana is Opening Doors to New Business Opportunities

Posted on June 23, 2016May 8, 2019Categories Business   Leave a comment on Medical Marijuana is Opening Doors to New Business Opportunities

The growing trend of legalizing medical marijuana has been opening up doors for business opportunities for both new investors and experienced veterans. More than a decade after he retired from practicing podiatry, Dr. Dave Feller said he might be inclined to get back into the workforce as a result of the numerous employment opportunities that will open up now that medical marijuana has been legalized in the state of Pennsylvania. “I want to see what medical conditions are allowed to … Continue reading “Medical Marijuana is Opening Doors to New Business Opportunities”

The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

Posted on March 24, 2016Categories Business   Leave a comment on The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

It’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”

The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

Posted on March 22, 2016March 24, 2016Categories Business   Leave a comment on The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

It’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”

The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell

Posted on March 17, 2016Categories Business   Leave a comment on The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell

On Tuesday, shares for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. fell about 50% after the 2016 forecast was cut. Valeant experienced an unsuccessful fourth quarter, and shareholders worry they will not reach some of their debt agreements in time. According to the Financial Post, since Valeant’s market peak in August 2015, the company’s shares have lost more than 85% of their value. Although pharmaceutical sales are expected to reach $30 billion over the next two years, this will likely have an impact. … Continue reading “The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell”

West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers

Posted on September 4, 2015Categories Business   Leave a comment on West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers

Board up the windows and batten down the hatches — El Nino is on its way to the West Coast. At least that’s what the National Weather Service is calling for. A local CBS San Francisco Bay Area affiliate, KPIX 5, reported Monday they are placing the chance of seeing the storm this winter at 90%. This news is far from breaking as it has been a general belief in the meteorology community this summer, but one of the effects … Continue reading “West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers”