C2 Paint has named Pueblo (C2-510) its 2027 Color of the Year, a nuanced, warm hue made of earth, rose and brown tones. Pueblo leads Rural Renaissance, C2’s 2027 color story, evoking the idea of rediscovering curiosity, creativity, appetite and …
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Major Retailers to Compete With Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days
As Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days approach on Oct. 6-7, 2026, other major retailers are meeting their match with their own sales on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ace Hardware announced Ace Rewards Days, where Ace Rewards members can save 15% on …
Read More »Private Residential Construction Spending Up in August
Private residential construction spending rose in August 2026 following months of decline during the second quarter of the year, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Private residential construction spending was reported at a seasonally adjusted …
Read More »Builders FirstSource Opens New Colorado Facility
Builders FirstSource recently celebrated its new 185,000-square-foot facility located on 40 acres within Rocky Mountain Rail Park in Bennett, CO, at an open house event on Sept. 29, 2026. Builders FirstSource customers, supplier partners and team members, as well as …
Read More »Dunn-Edwards Announces 2027 Color of the Year
Dunn-Edwards Corporation has announced French Press Coffee (DEBN07) as its 2027 color of the year. The shade is a a deep brown softened by a subtle plum undertone that embodies the rich character of roasted coffee and the enduring appeal …
Read More »STIHL Appoints New President
STIHL Inc. announced the appointment of Sean McGinnis as president, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, McGinnis will lead the STIHL Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for STIHL Inc. This includes full profit-and-loss ownership, leadership of …
Read More »Walmart Rolls Out Light-Up Digital Shelf Labels
Walmart recently announced Shop to Light, a new in-store feature controlled by the Walmart app to help customers easily find items on the shelves. Customers can use the Walmart app to ask for help finding an item, and the request …
Read More »Koelnmesse’s 2027 Trade Show Lineup for the International Home Improvement Industry
Retailers, manufacturers and industry decision makers are preparing to gather around the world in 2027 at a lineup of international home improvement trade shows set to bring new ideas, product innovation and collaboration to the scene next year. See a …
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