by Jacob Musselman | Jul 31, 2025 | Industry News
Brick-and-mortar stores are still a critical component to retailers’ growth, but a recent study from Jumpmind, a point-of-sale software platform, found that the in-store experience frequently falls short of customer expectations. The study found that while 85% of...
by Jacob Musselman | Jul 31, 2025 | Industry News
Merit Distribution Group Comes Under New Ownership The Merit Distribution Group LLC and its subsidiaries completed a sale transaction with Spartan ParentCo LLC, an affiliate of Czech Asset Management. While Merit Distribution will operate under new ownership, existing...
by Jacob Musselman | Jul 16, 2025 | Trends & Products
Stocking the right paint brushes and applicators can make a big difference in customer satisfaction and sales. From high-quality tools for professional painters to affordable options for DIYers, independent retailers have an opportunity to build trust and boost...
by Jacob Musselman | Jul 16, 2025 | Industry News
The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) notified customers that it will implement price increases of 5.8% on its products beginning August 15, citing rising production and distribution costs. Additional higher increases on a smaller group of products were also announced,...
by Jacob Musselman | Jul 16, 2025 | Trends & Products
Black and Silver Tools (SPONSORED) Hyde Tools has tirelessly worked over the decades to build the best quality tools at a reasonable price. Their Black & Silver tools—multitools, scrapers, joint knives and more—are made in North America, some of them in the...
