PPG recently released financial data for the full 2024 year and Q4 of 2024, as well as a hopeful outlook for 2025. Q4 2024 Net sales from continuing operations reached $3.7 billion in 2024 in Q4, compared to $3.9 billion …
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Sherwin-Williams Releases 2024 Q4, Year-End Financials
The Sherwin-Williams Company recently released its financial results for the year-end and fourth quarter of 2024, ending on Dec. 31, 2024. The company’s consolidated net sales in 2024 increased to $23.10 billion, a record number. This is primarily due to …
Read More »Ace Retail Holdings Raises Over $1.4 Million for Children’s Miracle Network
Ace Retail Holdings recently raised more than $1.4 million funds to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). Over 250 locations across the country participated in this fundraiser. “It is always an honor and privilege to support CMN and the wonderful …
Read More »The Fed Announces Pause on Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains …
Read More »NRF’s Top 5 Retail Predictions for 2025
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …
Read More »Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
Alaska Organized Retail Crime Alliance (AKORCA) https://akorca.org/ Alert Mid-South Tennessee-Alabama-Mississippi Organized Retail Crime Alliance https://www.facebook.com/people/ALERT-MidSouth/100079448721953/ Arizona Organized Retail Crime Association (AZORCA) https://www.arizonaorca.org/ Arkansas Organized Retail Crime Association (AORCA) https://aorca.org/ California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CAL-ORCA) https://cal-orca.org/ Click here to watch …
Read More »Virginia Hardware Store Serves Community for 137 Years
Since 1888, Solenberger’s Hardware has been a fixture in the community of Winchester, Virginia. With personalized customer service, expert advice and community involvement as core values, Solenberger’s has built a history and trust with generations of customers, says Rich Weller, …
Read More »5 Home Maintenance Products for Homeowners in 2025
According to The Farnsworth Group’s 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker, 51% of homeowners completed a home project in Q3 2024. Out of these projects, 82% were focused on home maintenance. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking products in these three categories to cater …
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