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No More Price Wars: Strategies for Holding Your Margins in a Competitive Market

No More Price Wars: Strategies for Holding Your Margins in a Competitive Market

by Jacob Musselman | Aug 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

When it comes to pricing in paint retailing, it may feel like the big boxes and factory stores write the rules, especially when the economy dominates the conversation and consumers are squeezed for cash. But while they can drop prices, that’s usually the only card...
From Gaps to Gains: How Strategic Gap Analyses Fuel Sustainable Growth

From Gaps to Gains: How Strategic Gap Analyses Fuel Sustainable Growth

by Jacob Musselman | Jan 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

In life, comparison is the thief of joy, but when it comes to business, comparison is a key component to evaluate progress and gauge success. In the independent home improvement industry, running a gap analysis is one of those tasks high-performing retailers tackle on...

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