J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Paint Satisfaction StudySM has recently been released, providing insight into the satisfaction of customers who have purchased and applied interior paint, exterior paint and exterior stain in the past year. The study revealed that 49 percent …
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CNRG Relaunches Germantown Hardware
Germantown Hardware, located in Germantown, Tennessee, welcomed members of the local community to celebrate its grand reopening in April, with events that included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a tour with city officials and a customer celebration. The grand reopening not only …
Read More »Koelnmesse to Launch International Hardware Fair Italy in 2023
The newest Koelnmesse event, the International Hardware Fair Italy, has been added to the calendar for 2023 and will provide another opportunity for the home improvement industry throughout Europe and beyond to network, share new products and learn about upcoming …
Read More »Home Improvement Leaders to Speak at 2022 Hardlines Conference
The 26th Hardlines Conference will take place Oct. 18-19 and feature keynotes by leaders from major players in the retail home improvement industry. Canada’s retail home improvement leaders will gather at the Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Those unable …
Read More »Datacolor Introduces Subscription Payment Program
Datacolor has released an annual subscription payment program, now available for its color formulation software products Datacolor Match Textile and Match Pigment, as well as for its color management software Datacolor Tools. The annual subscription program provides customers in the …
Read More »Do it Best Names Jason Hanegan National Sales Manager
Seasoned industry veteran Jason Hanegan has been hired as the new national sales manager for Do it Best. “Do it Best continues to build on our momentum as the industry’s first and best choice for independent home improvement businesses,” says …
Read More »Are You Looking to Sell? Valuation Is the First Step
Are you looking to sell your business, but you don’t know where to start? The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has launched a new service to help home improvement owners looking to sell their businesses. Gary Pittsford, CFP®, …
Read More »Home Hardware Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
For the 10th consecutive year, Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has been recognized with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation, retaining its Platinum Club status, which means it has maintained its Best Managed status for 7 years or more. This award …
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