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.
Staples closing 225 stores, strengthens online focus. Staples announced it will be closing 225 stores in North America by the end of 2015. The company cited weak sales and announced plans to focus more on online sales. Online transactions account for nearly half of the office supply giant's sales now.