by Annie Dameworth | Jul 15, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales climbed for the ninth consecutive month in June as positive factors overcame economic challenges, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “The summer shopping season got off to a strong start in June,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay says. “Consumers...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 14, 2026 | Trends & Products
Prepping a surface for painting is essential in reducing errors, increasing longevity and ensuring a clean finish. Stocking products for paint preparation can also serve as add-on products for customers already purchasing paint for their project. Offer these four...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 14, 2026 | Trends & Products
For contractors on a busy schedule and homeowners looking to get paint projects done on time, utilizing efficient products while painting can be a huge time-saver. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends these four products to help customers increase efficiency and...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 14, 2026 | Industry News
AkzoNobel announced it has received multiple conditional and non-binding proposals from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. (“Nippon Paint”) regarding the potential acquisition of AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints business at an indicative enterprise valuation of €7.5 billion, or...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 8, 2026 | Industry News
PaintCare, the nonprofit organization created by the American Coatings Association to make it easy for households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, recently announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence–powered product recognition tool designed to help...
