by Annie Dameworth | May 1, 2026 | Trends & Products
Staying in tune with the best options in the abrasives and sanding tool categories is an essential practice for retailers who offer a full range of painting supplies. By strategically organizing products, prioritizing quality and leveraging customer feedback in this...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 30, 2025 | Trends & Products
Staining a building’s exterior or interior wood surfaces is a popular way to upgrade a space or add a new feel to a home. Keeping up with stain trends is crucial in guiding customers on what to purchase and preparing paint and stain professionals for future requests...
by Jacob Musselman | Nov 1, 2024 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
From high performance industrial paint to marine coatings, curating your specialty paints and coatings department for commercial audiences could earn you some large accounts and boost your bottom line in this category. At The Paint Shop, which has 37 locations around...
by Jacob Musselman | Sep 18, 2024 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
Similar to painting accessories, caulking and sealant accessories should not be overlooked. Having abundant accessories allows you to capture add-on sales when customers come to your store looking for their sealant of choice. From tube tips to stop caps, caulking...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2024 | Operational Insights
A necessity for any paint job, applicators stand as one of the cornerstone categories in any paint store. Although paint applicators may seem like an easy sell, having a well-organized and well-stocked department can take those sales to the next level. At Blue Mist...
