Since announcing the appointment of Chad Ruth as president and CEO in March, United Hardware has made additional personnel promotions designed to enhance the leadership team and provide continued support to the company and its retailers. Dwight Samson has been …
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DiSCover Better Communication
Use Everything DiSC® to Open Lines of Communication Open lines of communication is vital to running a successful business, but is often difficult to manage efficiently. Knowing how to communicate clearly and effectively in a way your employees understand is …
Read More »PPG Reports First Quarter Financial Results
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 …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Launches Helpful Hearts Program
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 …
Read More »J.D. Power Releases 2023 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study
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 …
Read More »Two Retailers Earn Golden Hammer Honors
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 …
Read More »PPG Expands GLIDDEN DIY Product Assortment For Independent Dealers
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 …
Read More »GLIDDEN Becomes Primary Paint Brand at Walmart
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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