PPG announced the company’s record performance in 2023 at its annual shareholder meeting. Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, says the company achieved records in sales, adjusted earnings per diluted share and operating cash flow in 2023. The company reported full-year net sales of approximately $18.2 billion, up 3% year over year. In ..read more

Bringing the industry together for three days of fun, sun, education and networking, the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) has set the lineup of keynote speakers for the afternoon general sessions. These keynote speakers will share insights on change leadership, creating growth, customer service, employee retention and more. The IHI Conference takes place Aug ..read more

The Dunn-Edwards Corporation announced the opening of 17 stores throughout Northern California, expanding its presence in the region by over 50%. The brick-and-mortar expansion supports Dunn-Edward’s focus on strategic growth and expansion in key markets and fulfills the needs of new and existing customers amidst the recent closure of fellow California-founded paint manufacturer Kelly-Moore Paints ..read more

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who play a ..read more

Increasing transaction size is one of the easiest ways to increase profits, and one way to do it is to train employees on their role in the sales process. Training them on proper sales techniques and offering incentives around meeting sales goals will create a culture of selling that will drive higher profits. Here are ..read more

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced its 2024 Young Retailer of the Year honorees, recognizing seven retailers from around North America.  The Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 28th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement, paint and decorating retailers. It recognizes individual ..read more

Like most design trends, history repeats itself. As many DIYers are opting for wallpaper instead of paint during their remodel, this is a time for your store to tap into this design trend. The global market size of the wallpaper industry is expected to grow 3.59% by 2029, reaching a value of $2.69 billion. Adding ..read more

On a recent episode of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast, NHPA’s Melanie Moul talked to Frank Glowacki, director of product management for primers at Rust-Oleum. Learn from Frank about the long history of the Zinsser line of primers and how Rust-Oleum sets up retailers for success with resources, training and knowledgeable staff. Click here ..read more

Day 2 of the National Hardware Show (NHS), taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, brought another full day of product discovery, educational sessions and networking. Kicking off the day was the NHS Executive Summit, featuring five high-impact sessions where attendees left with practical takeaways on consumer behavior, trends, supply chain and the state ..read more

The 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) wrapped up yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Throughout the three-day event, several awards were given out recognizing outstanding vendors and products.  A group of independent retailers selected by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) walked the floor during the first two days of the show ..read more