The number one Canadian-made and Canadian-owned retail paint brand, BeautiTone, announced that its 2022 Color of the Year is ‘Warm Hugs’, a mid-tone red-pink shade with an influence of orange. The color offers hope and comfort in one hue. “‘Warm Hugs’ …
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Consumers Ready to Make Large Purchases
In a recent survey of 1,000 Americans who made a major purchase of $500 or more in the last year, TD Bank found that 70 percent of consumers are likely to make large purchases in the next six months. Nearly …
Read More »Hot Products – November 3, 2021
Insert and Power Bits (sponsored product) Newly released from Mayhew, this complete line of made in the U.S. insert and power bits includes hundreds of product SKUs. These durable bits, made with S2 Tool Steel, are designed to accommodate over …
Read More »Products to Prep the Yard for Winter
The end of fall is the ideal time for homeowners to prep their home’s exterior and yard for the winter. The cooler temperatures and added moisture are conducive for planting grass to fill in bare spots in the yard or …
Read More »McCormick Paints Builds Loyalty With Professionals
Rewarding DIY and retail customers is crucial to building a solid customer base, but retailers can’t forget about professionals and contractors, who for some, make up a large percentage of their customer base. For McCormick Paints, which has 28 locations …
Read More »Read These Q&As With the 2021 NHPA Top Guns
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized key home improvement operators for their successes and strategic solutions for 15 years with the Top Guns award. This award highlights retailers who are committed to their communities, their teams …
Read More »2021 NHPA Top Gun: Mike Brackin
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized key home improvement operators for their successes and strategic solutions for 15 years with the Top Guns award. This award highlights retailers who are committed to their communities, their teams …
Read More »2021 NHPA Top Gun: Ian McNaughton
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized key home improvement operators for their successes and strategic solutions for 15 years with the Top Guns award. This award highlights retailers who are committed to their communities, their teams …
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