Industry News

Showing off the latest trends in home design, Hartville Hardware recently cut the ribbon on its latest Idea House, a modern full-sized farmhouse that lives in the center of the 305,000-square-foot retail store. The Idea House features a blend of …

Westlake Ace Hardware recently introduced a program to recognize its store associates and celebrate the work they do in communities across America. Helpful Hearts focuses on associates who are doing the unexpected, always finding ways to help others, choosing to …

Despite the average price of a gallon of paint increasing by nearly $3 a gallon in the past year, overall paint satisfaction has held steady, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Paint Satisfaction StudySM. Additionally, the percentage of paint …

PPG announced an expansion of its paint assortment of GLIDDEN® paint by PPG products for independent dealer partners. The reimagined program strengthens the lineup of GLIDDEN DIY paint offerings to this key retail channel, highlighting PPG’s commitment to the dealer …

PPG announced that GLIDDEN® paint by PPG will become the primary paint brand at Walmart. The multiyear agreement significantly expands PPG’s current relationship with Walmart, providing shoppers with a well-recognized, high-quality and convenient DIY paint and stain assortment. “We’re incredibly …

Newsweek, in collaboration with market research partner Statista, has released its second annual listing of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the U.S. The list covers 23 industries and includes 700 companies, ranked by evaluations from U.S. customers, employees and investors. This …

Staffing shortages have been one of the biggest issues facing retailers over the past few years. Even if employers are able to find the right people to hire, it can be difficult to keep them, given the increasingly competitive nature …

TAL Holdings, one of the fastest growing family-owned building material centers in the Pacific Northwest, announced the promotion of two key team members. Vernon Shallenberger has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales and operations and Dana …