Chris Cummings thought he had all of his boxes checked when it came to succession planning. The owner of The Paint Center in Abilene, Texas, had hired two younger employees, Kinsey Brown and Anthony Martinez, with the intention of grooming …

Wallace Hardware continued its 100th-anniversary celebration at the 2022 Fall Dealer Market, which took place Sept. 27-29 at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. The company and attendees got a special treat with Grand Ole Opry members Marty Stuart …

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in partnership with The Farnsworth Group, has released results from the first Independent Retailer Index, a quarterly survey that measures key performance indicators in the independent home improvement channel. In a survey …

AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year for 2023 is Wild Wonder, a hue inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops. The upbeat glow connects us with nature, creating a sense of energy and positivity.  As people search for support, connection, …

Based in Sioux City, Iowa, Bomgaars recently acquired 73 stores from Missouri-based Orscheln Farm and Home, making it the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the U.S. behind Tractor Supply Co.  “Today, we are pleased to announce that after …

Benjamin Moore chose Raspberry Blush as its Color of the Year for 2023. The saturated red-orange enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic color. This vivacious color is unapologetic in its boldness as it encourages a confident color …

The Kelly-Moore Paint Co., a leading manufacturer and retailer of premium paints and coatings in the U.S., has been acquired by Flacks Group, a global investment firm based in the U.S. The purchase includes 157 retail stores across California, Nevada, …

Ames Research Laboratories received a Pro Tool Innovation Award for the Capstone Granite. The awards honor innovative construction and outdoor power equipment products and were voted on by a team of contractors, construction business owners, tradesmen and media professionals. Products …