A direct vent system is a very efficient alternative to a traditional gas fireplace. Direct Vent Fireplaces are factory built and their venting can be routed directly through a wall to the outside, using rigid or flexible venting. Direct vent systems are either co-axial (as stated above) or co-linear; Co-linear Direct Vent Fireplaces are used to vent through an existing wood burning chimney.
Staples Is Closing A Ton Of Stores. Aug 20 (Reuters) - Staples Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and sales, driven by strong demand for non-core office supplies, such as furniture and breakroom items, from companies in North America. Shares of the largest U.S. office supply retailer rose 3 percent before the bell.
Holt Renfrew. With retailers like Saks and Nordstrom headed into Canada, Holt Renfrew is getting ready to tackle the competition. The Canadian luxury retailer shut down stores in Ottawa and Quebec City in 2015 as part of a strategy to focus and expand their larger flagship locations.