Two major U.S. paint companies will soon be consolidating, if all goes as planned. On Sunday, The Sherwin-Williams Company and The Valspar Corporation together announced they had entered into an agreement in which Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar for $11.3 billion. Combining the two companies’ …
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Blish-Mize Marks 145th Year at Spring Buying Market
At its Spring Buying Market held this past weekend at the Overland Park Convention Center, in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize Company celebrated its 145th anniversary in business by providing market specials and educational and networking opportunities to more than 360 …
Read More »Route 66 With Renee: Entrepreneurs Last in Los Angeles
On Friday morning, the road trip crew woke up hours before the sun came out, packing up our gear for our last day of the trip. We hit the road with seven hours in the desert ahead of us. Not …
Read More »Route 66 With Renee: Independents Thrive in Flagstaff
After getting some sleep at the Hiway House Motel Wednesday night, we got up bright and early, ready for our long drive to Arizona. Our drive along Route 66 continues to get better the further west we travel, and during …
Read More »True Value Releases Year-End Results
This week, True Value Company reported its year-end results on a slight upswing from the previous year. According to an article in Business Wire, the company’s total gross billings for the fiscal year ending Jan. 2 were $2,033.2 million. Revenue …
Read More »Route 66 With Renee: Local Love in Albuquerque
After hitting the road Tuesday, our Great American Route 66 Road Trip team found a spot to rest up and get ready for another day of driving and visiting local businesses in New Mexico. We enjoyed dinner at a local …
Read More »Improving Economy a Focus at NRHA All-Industry Conference
The U.S. home improvement industry has grown by 5 percent annually since 2012, with similar growth rates likely over the next five years. How can your business realize its full potential during these years of growth? Find out at the NRHA …
Read More »More and More Millennials Are Heading to Suburbia
In the past few years, we’ve seen millennials who, after graduating from college, have chosen to live downtown or in an urban area (usually renting an apartment in the neighborhood of their choice). There’s plenty of nightlife and other activities …
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