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Bonds For Life: Building a Culture of Building Relationships

Bonds For Life: Building a Culture of Building Relationships

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

While relationships with customers are key to the success of any retail operation, they are especially crucial to paint and decorating retailers. Relationship-building matters even more when working with professionals who want to work with a retailer who not only...
Johnston Paint & Decorating Supports Local Teachers With Rug Giveaway

Johnston Paint & Decorating Supports Local Teachers With Rug Giveaway

by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 23, 2024 | Operational Insights

What started out as a nice gesture to help out local teachers and schools has turned into a full-blown event for Johnston Paint & Decorating in Columbia, Missouri. About a decade ago, co-owner Melissa Murphy started donating carpet remnants to local schools as a...
Paint Expert Shares Knowledge on Social Media

Paint Expert Shares Knowledge on Social Media

by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 5, 2024 | Operational Insights

As it engages with customers in different ways, Country Paint and Hardware in North Branford, Connecticut, stays active on social media, posting about new products, deals and discounts, company news, fun ways the store supports customers and the community and more. In...
3 Ways to Make Your Loyalty Program More Rewarding

3 Ways to Make Your Loyalty Program More Rewarding

by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 20, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights

From sticking with a favorite sports team to only choosing a certain brand name, our loyalties say a lot about us as people—and some of us are much more loyal than others. In the retail world, having loyal customers can mean the difference between success or failure,...
4 Best Practices for Writing Customer Surveys

4 Best Practices for Writing Customer Surveys

by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 6, 2022 | Operational Insights

One of the best ways to engage with your customers is through surveys. Surveys allow you to know what your customers want and need in products and services so you can better cater your offerings, and they also provide insights on the ways customers want to engage with...
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