Industry News

Hardware Retailing was in the crowd at the HIRI Summit in Chicago on September 20-21. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from over 12 speakers on diverse topics relevant to the home improvement industry. Review the 10 key …

Better Homes & Gardens (BHG) announced Canyon Ridge as the brand’s second annual selection for Color of the Year. As featured in BHG’s October issue, Canyon Ridge is a subtle spin on terracotta. The color is more sunbaked clay than …

Sherwin-Williams has announced Redend Point (SW 9081) as its 2023 Color of the Year. A calming blush-beige, this color inspires expanded horizons and eye-opening discoveries and brings warmth and intrigue into the home. “Redend Point was inspired by the idea …

Dutch Boy® Paints has unveiled its 2023 Color of the Year: Rustic Greige, a charming neutral that adds a touch of sophistication to any room and can be applied with just a single coat. “The importance of overall wellbeing remains a …

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has unveiled its 2023 Color Collection of the Year and the 2023 Color of the Year. Called the Vintage Homestead Color Collection, the compilation of colors includes shades filled with balance, hope and comfort. From that …

In an ever-increasing technological world, cybersecurity attacks can impact any business. The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2022 shows that 48% of organizations across the U.S. and Europe experienced a cyber attack in the past 12 months, despite businesses expanding their …

Home improvement retailers from around the world will converge in Cologne, Germany, on September 25 for the Eisenwaremesse 2022 International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse. The four-day event will include a virtual option for retailers who cannot attend in person.  …

The True Value 2022 Fall Reunion brought together retailers from around the country to shop hot buys, discover new products and trends and hear from executives on where the company is heading in 2023. Reunion kicked off with a general …