by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Examining how fellow independent home improvement operations perform throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark for improving their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The...
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2026 | Industry News
Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams recently announced a proposal to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel (the “Joint Proposal”). The proposal was rejected by the boards of AkzoNobel, and Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams are...
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2026 | Industry News
More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an estimated...
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2026 | Industry News
Industry veteran and owner of Sullivan Hardware and Garden in Indianapolis, Pat Sullivan, is taking the stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, July 29-30 in Orlando, Florida. Sullivan will be joined on stage by Anthony Bogucki, COO of Bogucki...
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2026 | Industry News
Houzz recently released the 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, detailing upcoming design trends based on the latest research from U.S. home professionals, homeowners and design enthusiasts. The report found homeowners are leaning towards tactile,...
