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U.S. Retail Sales Up in Multiple States in May 2025

U.S. Retail Sales Up in Multiple States in May 2025

by Annie Dameworth | Sep 8, 2025 | Industry News

Ten states and the District of Columbia had significant year-over-year increases in total retail sales, excluding nonstore retailers, in May 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. On average, total retail sales were up 1.8% year...
Diamond Vogel Announces Shift in Architectural Coatings Market

Diamond Vogel Announces Shift in Architectural Coatings Market

by Annie Dameworth | Sep 3, 2025 | Industry News

Diamond Vogel recently announced it is implementing a strategic shift in its approach to the architectural coatings market. The company will exit the retail space and divest its company-owned retail stores. Spectrum Paint will acquire Diamond Vogel’s architectural...
Quality Counts: Purchasing Patterns of Paint Pros and Homeowners

Quality Counts: Purchasing Patterns of Paint Pros and Homeowners

by Annie Dameworth | Aug 31, 2025 | Trends & Products

According to data from The Farnsworth Group’s Paint Market: Trends and Sustainability Study, pros and homeowners continue to choose specialty paint stores for their painting needs, especially when looking for quality products. To capture this market share, be sure to...
Squeaky Clean Sales: How to Keep the Sponges, Rags and Cleanup Category Fresh

Squeaky Clean Sales: How to Keep the Sponges, Rags and Cleanup Category Fresh

by Annie Dameworth | Aug 31, 2025 | Trends & Products

For paint professionals, maintaining a clean workspace is essential in presenting themselves in a professional way and earning repeat customers, and for DIYers, dealing with mess during projects is a hassle. Investing time and money in your cleanup product category...
Dutch Boy Paints Reveals 2026 Color of the Year

Dutch Boy Paints Reveals 2026 Color of the Year

by Annie Dameworth | Aug 28, 2025 | Industry News

Dutch Boy Paints announced Melodious Ivory as its 2026 Color of the Year. The shade is a soft, creamy beige offering a versatile foundation to complement a variety of interior styles. “Our 2026 Color of the Year invites homeowners to embrace what matters...
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