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Zibra lands Stanley Black & Decker deal

By Deon Roberts, editor
Published: June 13,2011

Mooresville-based Zibra could see its painting products in a lot more stores thanks to a deal with Stanley Black & Decker. The products will be sold under the SBD brand name, said Lane Ball, marketing director for Zibra, which was formed in 2005. Zibra’s AirGlide and No Tape Edge-N-Roll will be sold under the B&D [...]


Major retailers are based in the area, but inventors still face tough sell (access required)

By Scott Baughman
Published: May 31,2011

Inventors in Charlotte might struggle to find innovation. But once that inspiration strikes, they might think they can just take their products to the national chains that have headquarters in the area and get their wares on the shelf. Indeed, Family Dollar Stores is based in Matthews and Lowe’s Cos. has headquarters in Mooresville. And, [...]