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FauxWoodBeams.com Announces New Colors for its Popular Aspen and Axed Designs

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A fireplace mantel in java’s rich tones is a lovely contrast for a variety of stone and brick designs.


Deer Park, NY (PRWEB) April 26, 2012

Faux Wood Beams introduces two new colors for its popular Aspen and Axed designs. Light oak and java provide both light and dark decorating options to go with a wide variety of décor.

“Axed and Aspen are two of our most popular designs so adding two new colors gives our customers more flexibility,” said Steve Barron, president of FauxWoodBeams.com.

Throughout the faux beam industry, companies manufacturing products similar to Axed and Aspen styles have predominantly only offered them in basic walnut and unfinished. Last year, FauxWoodBeams.com was proud to unveil Cinnamon as a color choice and now there are two more great options with Java and Light Oak that you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” repeatedly chose manufactured beams and mantels from FauxWoodBeams.com, increasing demand for both designs, but the show sometimes faux painted the beams to expand their color options. Adding the lovely tan shades of light oak and the rich tones of java was an obvious choice.

Axed has a rugged appearance that fits in with both rustic cabin designs and classic architecture. Aspen has the look and feel of a real wood beam, without the high cost. Aspen and Axed designs are available as both beams and mantels so matching styles are an option.

Beautiful and Practical

Even better, the faux beams are made of extremely durable polyurethane that isn’t susceptible to rot like real wood. Termites have no taste for these faux beams, and they’re resistant to weather, moisture and cracking.

Due to the light weight of manufactured beams, they can be a DIY project and in some cases can even be installed by a single person. That’s impossible with real wood beams.

“We really try to think of our customers’ needs when we develop a new product. Both Axed and Aspen beams and mantels are practical, more budget friendly than wood and thanks to its range of colors, design flexibility,” said Steve Barron.

About FauxWoodBeams.com    

FauxWoodBeams.com leads the field of polyurethane wood beam products, ceiling panels and architectural products. Its products have been regularly featured on television shows such as “Celebrity Apprentice” and numerous appearances on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” FauxWoodBeams.com is a subsidiary of Barron Designs Inc., a family-owned home improvement business operating since 1972. For more information, visit FauxWoodBeams.com.











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Survey: Consumers Will Not Be Spending Their Tax Refund Dollars at Retail This Year

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ClickIQ, Inc.


Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

403 U.S. consumers were surveyed by market research firm ClickIQ to ask them about their 2011 federal income tax filings and what they plan to do with any refund they might receive. Expecting consumers would be ready and willing to spend their refunds on something special after the long economic downturn, the study showed the opposite. 70% of taxpayers expect a federal refund this year with 56% of them anticipating a refund greater than $ 1000. But according to the survey, a full 75% of those respondents will either use some or all of that money to pay down their bills or spend it on everyday expenses. Of the 16% that intend to spend their refund on something special, retailers will not see much of that money given that spending it on a vacation was the most common response. Out of the small group that will spend their money at retail, the majority of the money will go towards home improvement. Of interest in this regard is that 65% of taxpayers indicated that they plan their payroll tax withholdings so that they will receive a tax refund rather than break even at year-end even though the majority will be spending their refund on bills they incurred during the year.

Taking a deeper look at tax filing habits, the study shows that 61% of filers prepare their own taxes either by hand/paper or by using tax software rather than using a tax service. Approximately half (49%) itemize deductions instead of taking the standard deduction and 79% of all filers e-file their returns. Of the 67% of respondents that stated they are married, 94% file their taxes jointly. As would be expected, by the time this study closed on April 13, 2012, 85% had already filed their 2011 federal tax returns.

When respondents were asked if they have a retirement account/s and if they contributed to those accounts this year, only 65% indicated they even have an account and of those, 24% said they contributed the maximum amount allowed while 21% stated that they could not afford to contribute any this year.

Methodology

Data was collected in an online survey from 403 of ClickIQ’s U.S. consumer panel members from April 11, 2012 through April 13, 2012. Target respondents were qualified by stating that they have already or will file 2011 federal tax returns. The survey results have a margin of error of +/-5% at a 95% confidence level.

About ClickIQ

ClickIQ, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an award-winning market research firm that employs fully integrated online management tools, a proprietary consumer panel, and skilled market research analysts to deliver quantitative consumer and shopper insights to some of the best known and most respected companies across the U.S.





















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DealYard.com Announces Acquisition of Bulx.com

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Bulx.com


Westbury, NY (PRWEB) April 03, 2012

DealYard.com, a leading online retailer of brand name merchandise at discounted prices, announced today the acquisition of Bulx.com, an online private sale site of home improvement products. Bulx was created as the first flash-sale site catering to the $ 300 billion a year home improvement industry. Bulx will offer home goods including, faucets, hardware, lighting, flooring, sinks, vanities and more at up to 80% off retail pricing.

“The acquisition of Bulx.com is a strategic and complementary fit, enabling DealYard to become a relevant player in the private sale marketplace”, said Rob Heller, co-founder and CEO DealYard.com. “DealYard.com’s commitment to offering great deals and customer service, combined with the robust, scalable e-commerce platform we built, presents a long-term opportunity for DealYard and Bulx to grow in the online retail space”, said Rob Emrich, co-founder of Bulx.com. To celebrate the acquisition, members that refer and “Invite” a new customer to share in the great savings will get a $ 25 credit on any future purchase.

This acquisition leverages DealYard.com’s ability to source home improvement products at deeply discounted prices and handle the fulfillment process from their warehouses. “We differentiate ourselves from other flash sale sites by owning the entire inventory we offer for sale. This gives us a competitive advantage knowing the inventory is actually available for sale and that we can ship the order out the same day it is placed “, said Heller.

About DealYard.com

DealYard.com, founded in 2003, has been committed to offering first quality brand name closeout and overstock merchandise at deeply discounted pricing. DealYard sells products in many different categories including, Bed & Bath, Kitchen, Health & Beauty, Sporting Goods, Sunglasses, Home Improvement etc. DealYard.com has been ranked in the Top 5000 fastest growing private companies in America according to Inc5000 and is #634 in Internet Retailers list of the Second 500.

(For more information about DealYard.com, please visit http://www.dealyard.com )





















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My Private Brand Launches Groundbreaking Fashion & Beauty Publication

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Prêt a Marque is the Private Brand stylish, smart and elegant digital experience.


Omaha, NE (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

My Private Brand founder Christopher Durham today announced the launch of Prêt a Marque, an innovative new social media outlet. The site will be a daily web based publication covering the evolving world of licensed, exclusive and Private Brands in fashion and beauty.

The memorable name Pret a Marque, is a fusion of the worlds of fashion, beauty and brand. The name is literally a conjunction of the classic French phrase: prêt-à-porter, which translates as “ready-to-wear” and the French translation of “Brand”:

Pret a Marque will focus on retailer owned or controlled brands from around the world including: curated news, analysis, best practices, opinions, guest editorials and jobs. Content will also be available on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and Pinterest.

Pret a Marque will be consistent with the philosophy and sensibility that Christopher Durham and his strategic alliances are known for: providing one-of-a-kind Private Brand thought leadership and strategy. Pret a Marque will be a stylish, smart and elegant digital experience. It will give its readers and sponsors a deeper understanding of the evolving world of retailer owned or controlled brands.

According to founder, Christopher Durham, “Over the last few years, the emergence of Private Brands has largely focused on food and packaged goods despite the fact that Private Brand is successful in virtually every retail channel. The Private Brand story is more nuanced than a bad economy, it is bigger than “old school private labels” attempting to convince consumers that they are as good as a national brand. Pret a Marque will push the conversation beyond this to include retailers ranging from Nordstrom to Banana Republic to Family Dollar and everything in between.”

ABOUT CHRISTOPHER DURHAM:

Christopher Durham is a thought leader, consultant, strategist and retailer with close to 20 years of real-world retail and corporate experience, creating, launching and building numerous billion-dollar Brands. His influential blog, My Private Brand, seeks to drive the changing Private Brand landscape, focusing on the emerging art & science of managing retailer owned BRANDS.

While working as a Brand Manager at the Fortune 50 home improvement retailer Lowe’s he developed and implemented their Private Brand portfolio strategy as well as a number of billion dollar brands. Prior to this he served as Brand Manager and Creative Services Manager at Delhaize America where he created and delivered retail brand marketing as well as Private Brand strategy and development for Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar and Harvey’s.

Christopher is a member of the Editorial Board of Private Label Buyer magazine. He is the founder of the groundbreaking My Private Brand group on LinkedIn. He is a sought after keynote speaker who has presented at numerous conferences including: The Private Brand Movement, Shopper Insights in Action, FMI Private Brand Summit and the Own Label Conference – London, England.

ABOUT MY PRIVATE BRAND:

My Private Brand was launched by Private Brand thought leader and strategist Christopher Durham in late December of 2009. It is the most widely read daily publication on Private Brands in the world and the leading resource for retailer owned Brand development, analysis, best practices, news, information and jobs. With readership from retailers, private brand manufacturers, branding agencies and thought leaders, My Private Brand is designed to foster innovation, encourage debate and write the next chapter of brand management – Private Brand Management.





















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Gulf Shores-Based Company Offers Storm-Stricken Homeowners Free Online Home Improvement Management Services for Next 60 Days

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Gulf Shores, AL (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

In response to the recent weather-related destruction in parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Alabama, an Alabama-based company is offering homeowners free assistance with managing and paying for repairs through local, licensed contractors.

Doug McCright CEO of Gulf Shores-based SafePact.com says they are offering their online contractor management and escrow services to local homeowners affected by the storms at no cost for the next 60 days.

According to McCright, SafePact.com provides “peace of mind” to homeowners who have concerns about finding and working with reputable home improvement contractors.

“The time period following natural disasters is critical for homeowners who are desperate to have their lives put back in order,” says Lin Saville, VP of Sales and a partner in SafePact, “and they often fall prey to disreputable out-of-town contractors who descend on the area looking to turn a quick buck.” SafePact.com offers homeowners a secure online portal, through which they can contact local contractors, arrange for and approve estimates, and even pay for services through a secure escrow account. Using a SafePact escrow account ensures that the contractor receives payment only after the terms of the contract have been met to the satisfaction of the homeowner.

“Homeowners like working with contractors who agree that payment should be contingent upon homeowner satisfaction,” says Saville. “SafePact.com helps homeowners weed out contractors who aren’t willing to wait for approval before payment. And, speaking as a professional who has spent most of my career working with contractors, I can tell you that contractors like the idea that the payment for the project is right there, waiting to be released after a job well done. Utilizing SafePact actually motivates reputable contractors to do the job right and on time—which is what victims of a natural disaster want more than anything.”

To find out more, visit http://www.SafePact.com. Information about SafePact services, a project calculator, and links to helpful resources are available free of charge. To contact SafePact directly, call Lin Saville at (205) 705-7982, or call SafePact’s office at (251) 517-3311. Toll Free: (855) 723-3722 . Fax:(855) 723-3721. E-Mail: info(at)safepact(dot)com. Website: http://www.SafePact.com. SafePact.com is located at 191 Northshore Circle, Suite 100, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542-2822.









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