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Coverings 2025 Opens Registration

Coverings 2025

Early registration is now open for Coverings 2025, the largest showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone. Complimentary registration is available through the end of 2024. A standard registration fee will be added beginning January 1, 2025 and onsite registration …

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Merit Distribution Group Promotes Geff Lynch to CEO

Geff Lynch

The Merit Distribution Group LLC announced the promotion of its current president, Geff Lynch, to CEO. Lynch will now be responsible for all aspects of Lancaster’s paint sundry distribution operation and the EJ Welch flooring businesses. A 38-year plus industry …

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Home Depot Co-Founder Bernard Marcus Dies at 95

Bernard Marcus

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, died Monday at the age of 95. According to a news release from Home Depot, Marcus was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants and grew up in a tenement in Newark, …

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True Value Temporarily Suspends Drop Ship Program

True Value drop ship

On Monday, Nov. 4, True Value sent a notification to vendors and retailers, stating that it was temporarily suspending its drop ship program to remain focused on primary business during the bankruptcy case and sale to Do it Best. (In …

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2025 Color of the Year Roundup

2025 Color of the Year

Neutral tones and light blues dominated many Colors of the Year in 2024 but in 2025, bright yellows and deep blues dominate the trending color market. By tracking trending colors from the paint manufacturers, you will be able to help your customers …

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