by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
In the October issue of Hardware Retailer, four retailers shared their strategies for gaining and retaining business-to-business (B2B) customers, including offering convenience, going the extra mile and providing a unique value proposition. Another way to build...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The 2025 Cost of Doing Business Study presents the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) annual financial and operational profile of independent hardware stores, home centers, lumber and building materials (LBM) outlets and paint and decorating...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
For over 65 years, the ALLPRO Corporation has operated as a business-to-business buying cooperative, serving a network of independently owned paint and decorating retailers throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe. ALLPRO’s mission is to serve its 300...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 6, 2025 | Industry News
In a letter to employees earlier this week, Sherwin-Williams president and CEO Heidi Petz announced that the company will be suspending matching contributions to employees’ 401(k) retirement plans to support the long-term health of the company. Employee...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 2, 2025 | Industry News
With 150 days as the new CEO of Pittsburgh Paint Co. under his belt, Brian Carson has already navigated two major price increases, a volatile market and shifting consumer expectations. Carson sat down with Paint & Decorating Retailer to share his insights on the...
