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Ace Hardware Reveals Clark+Kensington 2027 Color of the Year

Ace Hardware Reveals Clark+Kensington 2027 Color of the Year

by Annie Dameworth | Sep 22, 2026 | Industry News

Ace Hardware recently announced Vantage Point (38B-4) as Clark+Kensington’s 2027 Color of the Year, available at participating Ace Hardware stores and online at The Paint Studio. A sophisticated take on blue, Vantage Point adds depth and dimension to the 2027...
Ace Hardware Unveils Clark+Kensington’s 2026 Color of the Year

Ace Hardware Unveils Clark+Kensington’s 2026 Color of the Year

by Annie Dameworth | Sep 25, 2025 | Industry News

Ace Hardware announced the launch of Hazelnut Crunch, Clark+Kensington’s 2026 Color of the Year, only available at Ace Hardware. “In an increasingly fast-paced world, homeowners desire spaces that offer restoration, comfort, and calm,” says Kim Lefko, chief marketing...
8 Home Improvement Companies Make NRF’s 2024 List of Top 100 Retailers

8 Home Improvement Companies Make NRF’s 2024 List of Top 100 Retailers

by Jacob Musselman | Jul 18, 2024 | Industry News

The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers. The 2024 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to domestic sales. The list was compiled by Kantar, a global marketing data, insight and consultancy...
J.D. Power Releases 2023 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study

J.D. Power Releases 2023 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study

by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 12, 2023 | Industry News, Trends & Products

Despite the average price of a gallon of paint increasing by nearly $3 a gallon in the past year, overall paint satisfaction has held steady, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Paint Satisfaction StudySM. Additionally, the percentage of paint customers applying...
J.D. Power Releases 2022 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study

J.D. Power Releases 2022 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study

by Lindsey Thompson | May 18, 2022 | Industry News

J.D. Power recently released its 2022 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction StudySM, which measures customer satisfaction through five factors: staff and service, in-store experience, merchandise, online experience and price. Despite supply chain challenges and...
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