by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 31, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) took a look back at the home improvement industry in the past year and shared its top three takeaways going into 2022. According to preliminary estimates, the home improvement industry grew 13 percent for the entire year...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 31, 2022 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Invoking feelings of carefree confidence and daring curiosity, PANTONE’s 2022 Color of the Year, Very Peri (17-3938) is an inquisitive and intriguing color that embraces a creative spirit. Rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 28, 2022 | Industry News
To support increased growth and demand, Emery Jensen Distribution has implemented plans to expand the capabilities of its Retail Support Centers (RSCs) and increase distribution resources with more drivers, trucks, warehouse employees and sales staff across the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 27, 2022 | Industry News, Trends & Products
From soft sage hues to green-blue tones, greens dominated the list of 2022 Colors of the Year, with five major paint manufacturers choosing a shade of green as its Color of the Year. Representatives from two of those manufacturers shared insights with Paint &...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 27, 2022 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
At Stoney’s Home Hardware in Port Dover, Ontario, owner Becky Cable turned to creative merchandising to promote BeautiTone’s 2021 Color of the Year, Dancing in the Rain. Employee Heather Allan puts together most of the wall and window displays in the store, and she...