So far this year, warm, grounding earth tones have overtaken the bright blues and yellows that dominated the paint landscape last year. Help customers stay on trend by stocking the 2026 colors of the year and their complementary palettes. Behr …
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By Darrell Baker While many hardware retailers have been selling plants for a long time, some have just started recently and others have avoided the extra work and complexity of this category. Whatever the case for your operation, live goods …
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Sherwin-Williams shared its Q2 2025 financial results, showing total net sales of $6.31 billion, a 0.7% increase year over year. The company attributes the increase to higher sales in its paint store group (PSG), to selling price increases. Sherwin-Williams also …
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The average hardware store has thousands of SKUs, so it’s easy to see why anyone starting a job at a home improvement store could easily be overwhelmed. For many years, retailers have turned to the North American Hardware Association’s (NHPA) …
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With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improvement Retail Selector Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents, offering a variety of …
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Sherwin-Williams announced its third quarter financial results, reporting an increase of consolidated net sales by 0.7%. “Sherwin-Williams grew sales, expanded gross margin, increased EBITDA and adjusted diluted net income per share despite continued choppiness in the demand environment,” says Heidi Petz, Sherwin-Williams president …
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PPG announced multiple leadership appointments as the company continues to focus on driving and delivering on its growth strategy. Tom Maziarz, current PPG vice president of automotive refinish Americas, will become vice president of traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. Maziarz …
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