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Wallpaper Means Business: How Smart Inventory and Clear Policies Build a Successful Wallpaper Category

Wallpaper Means Business: How Smart Inventory and Clear Policies Build a Successful Wallpaper Category

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Wallpaper is making a comeback, with many DIYers and professionals opting for wallpaper instead of paint during renovations. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global wallpaper market size was valued at $2.01 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from...
To Dab or Not to Dab: A Fun Look at the Debate Over Dabbing

To Dab or Not to Dab: A Fun Look at the Debate Over Dabbing

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

When it comes to paint sales, dedicating enough time to each customer and their questions while also staying productive and completing daily tasks in a timely manner can be tricky to balance. Small tasks like sampling the paint color on the can provide customers with...
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...
Blue Mist Paint & Flooring Owners Realize Dream of Owning a Paint Store

Blue Mist Paint & Flooring Owners Realize Dream of Owning a Paint Store

by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 1, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights

Setting Themselves Apart: Regal Paint Centers added design services as a way to differentiate itself from the competition. Learn more at PDRmag.com/regal-paint. Though it took a few years and various detours to get here, Ashley and Heath Peterson are living out their...

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