PPG reported first quarter financial results for 2023. They had record net sales of about $4.4 billion and organic sales grew more than 5% over 2022. The reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) was $1.11 and the adjusted EPS was …
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In a major expansion of its product lines, services and facilities, HPM Building Supply recently acquired 87ZERO, a Honolulu-based custom cabinetry firm that specializes in architectural elements such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, premium appliances, global sourcing and interior products. The …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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One of the most distinguished and hard-to-achieve awards in the home improvement industry, the Estwing Golden Hammer Award from Estwing Manufacturing Co. is awarded to retailers with 50 years of service. Two home improvement retailers—Dave Nordal and Gene Kelly—recently were …
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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 …
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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 …
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