Dutch Boy® Paints unveiled its 2024 One-Coat Color of the Year: Ironside, a deep olive shade with dark undertones that creates a level of comfortable sophistication. “Creating a space for wellness should be a driving factor in everyday life,” says Ashley Banbury, NCIDQ and …
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Where Retailers Want to Put Their Tech Dollars
Total Retail, which provides retail executives with the latest news and analysis on the retail industry, conducted a survey of its audience to gain insights into how companies are using technology and how they plan to allocate future technology spending …
Read More »What Twitter’s Rebrand to X Means for Social Media Marketing
In the world of social media platforms, one popular channel has undergone a rebrand and name change. Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, and in 2023 he changed the company’s name to X Corp. and the social media …
Read More »2024 Color of the Year Roundup
Neutrals with a pop of color were the go-to colors for 2023, but as we look toward 2024, many major paint manufacturers are opting for calming colors that work in any space inside or out. By exploring the trends each …
Read More »Valspar Takes a Simple Approach for 2024 Color of the Year
Paint and coatings brand, Valspar® is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Color of the Year line by announcing the 2024 Color of the Year as Renew Blue. This color offers a balanced blue with a touch of grayed sea-green …
Read More »HGTV Home Unveils 2024 Color Collection of the Year
HGTV Home® by Sherwin-Williams unveiled its 2024 Color Collection of the Year, Renewed Comfort, and the distinguished 2024 Color of the Year, Persimmon, curated by HGTV Home® color marketing manager, Ashley Banbury. The Renewed Comfort Color Collection is composed of …
Read More »Behr Picks Cracked Pepper as 2024 Color of the Year
Behr Paint Co. has chosen Cracked Pepper, a timeless and modern hue that awakens the senses and exudes confidence on every scale, as its 2024 Color of the Year. DIYers, designers and professionals alike can incorporate Cracked Pepper into their …
Read More »Ace Hardware Sees Financial Gains in Q2 2023
Marking increases across the board from the second quarter of 2022, Ace Hardware shared its financial reports for the second quarter of 2023. The company’s revenues reached $2.6 billion, up 3.9% from last year, and operating income was $141 million, …
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