by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 31, 2021 | Industry News
In an open letter to attendees and exhibitors, the National Hardware Show (NHS) has reaffirmed its commitment to safety at this year’s event, scheduled to take place Oct. 21-23 in Las Vegas. Event organizers say after a year of a pause on in-person events, the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 24, 2021 | Industry News
New data from online home remodeling and design platform Houzz reveals the latest home design trends you can use to bolster sales in your paint, housewares and design departments. By analyzing the frequency of certain search terms its audience of architects, designers...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 3, 2021 | Industry News
Net sales for PPG hit $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2021, up nearly 45 percent from the same quarter in 2020. Sales volume was up 24 percent over the previous year thanks to a strong demand recovery across end-use markets. The PPG sales numbers for the second...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jul 12, 2021 | Industry News
As retailers head into the second half of 2021, National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz says the great uncertainty clouding the nation’s economic outlook earlier in the year has transformed into evidence of a recovery from the COVID-19...
by Olivia Shroyer | May 25, 2021 | Industry News
What long-term effects will the pandemic have on the way retailers manage their inventory? The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) invites all members of the independent home improvement, paint and decorating industry to the upcoming Inventory...