Your company’s brand is more than your logo, website and mission statement; your brand also includes the appearance of your store inside and out. Undertaking an exterior renovation, or even just making a few small changes, can go a long …
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Be Prepared: Must-Have Products for a Dry Basement
Walking down the basement steps and stepping into water is one of the worst feelings for a homeowner. While there’s no 100 percent foolproof safeguard against a wet basement, fortunately there are products available that can give basements and crawl …
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Cable Ties (sponsored product) Durable, flexible and tough, the new made in the U.S. cable ties from Mayhew are available in a variety of lengths, tensile strengths and operating temperature ranges. Unique pawl design allows for quick use, while the …
Read More »What’s Trending in Plumbing Product Design
While the meat of a plumbing category centers on what goes in walls and under cabinets, the stars of the category are the pieces people see and use every day. Here’s a look at what is trending in plumbing products …
Read More »Houzz Study Reveals Continued Consumer Confidence
Since 2015, Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, has been tracking residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector and architectural and design services sector through its Renovation Barometer. The …
Read More »PPG Reports Another Record-Breaking Quarter of Sales
Net sales for PPG hit $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2021, up nearly 45 percent from the same quarter in 2020. Sales volume was up 24 percent over the previous year thanks to a strong demand recovery across …
Read More »Must-Have Merchandise for a Chic She Shed
The feminine answer to the ubiquitous man cave, she sheds have become more popular in the last few years. While she sheds are as varied as the people who own them, there are a few key items every she shed …
Read More »PRO Group Hosts 2021 Group Merchandising Conference
On June 21-24, PRO Group Inc. held its annual Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) virtually. The 2020 GMC was also held virtually, but this year’s event featured Zoom breakout rooms, allowing attendees to enjoy a more interactive virtual format. Through over …
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