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PaintCare Launches Statewide Paint Recycling Program in Maryland

PaintCare Launches Statewide Paint Recycling Program in Maryland

by Annie Dameworth | Apr 1, 2026 | Industry News

PaintCare officially launched its recycling program in Maryland on April 1, 2026. The program allows households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably. Maryland’s paint recycling program was made possible under the...
Consumer Satisfaction Holds Strong as Paint Prices Soar, J.D. Power Study Finds

Consumer Satisfaction Holds Strong as Paint Prices Soar, J.D. Power Study Finds

by Annie Dameworth | Mar 27, 2026 | Industry News

Consumers have seen price increases across all paint segments, including interior, exterior and exterior stain, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study.  Exterior paint has experienced the largest increase, up $3.22 per gallon. While prices have...
Behr Names Taupe as 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year

Behr Names Taupe as 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year

by Annie Dameworth | Mar 25, 2026 | Industry News

Behr Paint Company recently announced Taupe as the company’s 2026 exterior stain color of the year. Blending soft brown shades with gray undertones, Taupe delivers a contemporary yet timeless look to outdoor decks, trim and railing. “Taupe brings a sense of...
PPG Foundation Pledges $10 Million to Boost Skilled Trades Education Through 2030

PPG Foundation Pledges $10 Million to Boost Skilled Trades Education Through 2030

by Annie Dameworth | Mar 24, 2026 | Industry News

PPG and the PPG Foundation recently announced it will invest $10 million to support skilled trade initiatives, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and coatings, through 2030. The funding will support programs at technical and vocational schools, community colleges...
Easter Spending Projected to Hit Record $24.9 Billion

Easter Spending Projected to Hit Record $24.9 Billion

by Annie Dameworth | Mar 24, 2026 | Industry News

Consumer spending on Easter is expected to reach a record total of $24.9 billion this year, up from the previous record of $24 billion set in 2023, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.  Individual...
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