Sensormatic Solutions, a global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, predicts that Black Friday, taking place Nov. 26, will be the busiest shopping day in the U.S. for 2021. The prediction comes from retail traffic data analytics within the company’s …
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August Existing Home Sales Drop, Median Prices Rise
The sale of existing homes dropped for the first time in two months, according to the National Association of Realtors. Existing home sales for August were down 1.5 percent from the same month in 2020 and down 2 percent from …
Read More »How Specialty Electrical Products Boost Sales
As customers pull up to Rollier’s Hardware, they are met with a welcoming glow from the front windows, inviting them in to see what the store offers. The store’s electrical department is located in the front of the store and …
Read More »Ace Retailers Grateful To Be Back In-Person for Fall 2021 Convention
For the first time in over 18 months, Ace Hardware retailers from around the country came together in-person for the Fall 2021 Ace Hardware Convention. The convention was held Sept. 21-23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams Reveals Its 2022 Color of the Year
Ushering in a new era of nostalgic mid-tones, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2022 Color of the Year is Evergreen Fog, a nourishing and sophisticated gray-green. “With neutrals warming up, consumers leaning into creative expression at home and greens increasing in popularity, …
Read More »Consumers Spending More Money Per Trip, Shopping Less Often
A recent study by the The NPD Group found that the amount of money consumers are spending on each shopping trip or occasion is increasing, but the amount of times they are shopping overall is decreasing. When the pandemic first …
Read More »2022 Colors of the Year Roundup
As we look toward the end of 2021, major paint manufacturers are gearing up to market their 2022 color of the year selections. By exploring the trends each color exemplifies, you can help customers choose paint colors with confidence and …
Read More »Guacamole Named Glidden’s Color of the Year
Glidden® paint by PPG has announced Guacamole will be its 2022 Color of the Year. The spirited yet soothing color brings organic energy to spaces in homes. A Harris Poll conducted a poll on behalf of Glidden paint by PPG …
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