by Annie Dameworth | Jun 4, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The gap between new and existing home prices is narrowing, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “Homebuilders are committed to ensuring everyone who values homeownership has the opportunity to attain a safe, affordable home,” says NAHB...
by Jacob Musselman | May 31, 2025 | Trends & Products
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Painting is a consistent top project for homeowners, making applicators a high-turn opportunity for independent retailers. These insights from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) can guide stronger sales...
by Jacob Musselman | May 31, 2025 | Trends & Products
The applicator category involves more than just selling brushes and rollers, it’s an opportunity to build trust, demonstrate expertise and boost your margins. At Golden State Paint in Salinas, California, and The Paint Factory in Bozeman, Montana, applicators are...
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
PPG announced it has been named on Newsweek magazine’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 list. The company reported progress towards its 2030 sustainability targets, including increasing sales from sustainably advantaged products and reducing greenhouse gas emissions....
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Coverings 2025 successfully concluded with many memorable exhibits and activations, bringing in close to 25,000 industry professionals to Orlando, Florida, for the show. From April 29 to May 2, Coverings experienced year-over-year growth, with increased attendance,...
by Jacob Musselman | May 22, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Sherwin-Williams unveiled its second-ever Loneliest Color of the Year, Radiant Lilac, which the company says is its least tinted and least popular color. Sherwin-Williams tints millions of gallons across its top colors each year, however, fewer than 1,000 gallons of...
