Cabot® has announced its annual Outdoor Trend of the Year. Earning the top celebrated spot for 2023 are outdoor gathering spaces, which have rapidly grown in popularity as homeowners look for ways to cultivate and celebrate joy both inside and …
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While painting isn’t inherently dangerous, there are risks involved like burns and breathing issues caused by the chemicals in paint products. Selling paint safety products alongside paint, rollers and other supplies positions you as a one-stop shop for your customers’ …
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Color plays an important role in driving traffic to your paint department. Use the following steps to boost sales and encourage customers to try something new. Create the space. Retailers who have been successful in selling paint have created paint …
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Wallpaper has come back into vogue in the last few years, and along with a new line of patterns, designs and colors that provide a modern look, wallcoverings are also more durable. Bring these brands into your store to give …
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First Insight and Wharton Baker Retailing Center found that consumers are willing to pay for more sustainable goods, surprising many retail executives. The report revealed that a knowledge gap exists between what consumers actually want and what retailers presume they …
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PPG reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the full-year 2022. Net sales were down slightly from Q4 2021, posted at $4,185,000 for Q4 2022. Net income was also down 11% from $267,000,000 in 2021 to $238,000,000 …
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Minwax® brand revealed its 2023 Color of the Year: Aged Barrel. Neutral, warm and dependable, Aged Barrel celebrates wood’s imperfections to help DIYers—both new and experienced—bring touches of their unique personal styles to any room. “As new routines push us …
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Diamond Vogel releases their 2023 Color Trend Report with the announcement of four feature colors that highlight inspiring color and design trends for the coming year. Each color expresses important architectural and lifestyle influences, providing key inspiration for today’s home. …
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