During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is striving to keep independent home improvement retailers informed of the latest COVID-19 guidance. Take a moment to review a state-by-state overview of current restrictions on …
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After announcing $22.3 billion in third-quarter sales, Lowe’s will now focus on capturing market share from home improvement rivals, reports CNBC. The company reiterated its financial outlook, saying it expects sales to grow by about 22 percent this year. Same-store …
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Old Masters, a division of Diamond Vogel, has updated the label design for its wiping stain and gel stain lines. The new design features a color swatch for quick color recognition and updated product messaging. Combined with the launch of …
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York Wallcoverings has named Blue Jean Jacket as its 2021 color of the year. The company says the light blue hue is timeless and exemplifies the relationship between the current cultural sentiment and current design trends. The color signals a …
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New restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 went into effect this weekend in California, impacting roughly 33 million people in the state, CNN reports. Approximately 27 million residents in San Joaquin Valley and southern California, which includes Los …
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Westlake Ace Hardware announced it will acquire four additional Q.P. Ace Hardware stores in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2017, Westlake Ace acquired two Q.P. Ace stores in Omaha and Ralston. The companies anticipate the acquisition of the four Lincoln stores will …
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Paint manufacturer PPG has announced it will acquire Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of coatings, which has a background in pavement marking products. The deal was valued at approximately $1.2 billion and is expected to close within months, PPG says. “The …
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In a transaction that closed Dec. 1, Fulcrum Building Group acquired a majority interest in Ford Lumber & Millwork Co., Inc. Based in Alabama, Ford Lumber operates two pro lumberyards and one millwork production facility, in Mobile and Baldwin counties. …
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