Residents and businesses in the state of Washington have a new option for recycling paint, with the PaintCare program now operating in that state as of April 1. PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by the paint industry through the American …
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House-Hasson Breaks Company Records at January Dealer Market
Posting the highest sales numbers and largest growth in company history, House-Hasson broke several company records at its January 2021 dealer market. House-Hasson, which has been serving the industry for 120 years, hosted its January winter market virtually in a …
Read More »Chalkboard Paint Goes Beyond the Classroom
Over a year after schools across the country moved from in-person classes to virtual schooling, many students are still learning from home, and consumers continue to look for ways to make home spaces more conducive to at-home schooling. Chalkboard paint …
Read More »Pressure-Wash Away Winter
Spring has sprung and that means warmer weather, longer days and spring cleaning for many of us. According to the 2020 ACI National Cleaning Survey, 78 percent of Americans spring clean each year. As they spruce up the inside of …
Read More »Solving the Paint Disposal Problem
Part of the process of cleaning up, finding a place to safely dispose of leftover paint can be a challenge for many paint customers. PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, operates paint stewardship programs in some states that …
Read More »How Partnering With Local Service Providers Builds Customer Loyalty
Whether it helps customers check off tasks on a household chore list or provides the means for them to enjoy favorite hobbies, a store that offers special services has many opportunities for building customer loyalty. Customers appreciate when retailers make …
Read More »Making Movie Magic
After 15 years working for another business that supplied paint and materials to the motion picture industry, Mark Umann faced a plot twist. That company was being sold, leaving him with a decision to make—stay on or move on. Umann …
Read More »True Value Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
True Value Co. announced Jeff Olson will join the company as chief financial officer. Olson, who will begin his new role on March 29, has over 30 years of experience in financial optimization, helping to drive commercial effectiveness and operating …
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