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Beyond the Price Tag: Effective Price Strategies for Today’s Pro Customer

Beyond the Price Tag: Effective Price Strategies for Today’s Pro Customer

by Jacob Musselman | Jul 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

There’s little doubt that price is a major consideration when contractors decide where to buy their paint, and for independent retailers, that’s where the struggle begins. How do you outprice a competitor who’s practically giving away their paint? Fortunately, it’s...
Purdy Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Purdy Celebrates 100th Anniversary

by Lindsey Thompson | May 1, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products

This year, Purdy is celebrating 100 years of crafting high-quality painting tools trusted by pros and DIYers alike. To mark a century in business, the company is taking a look back at its storied history, sharing stories from pros and DIYers and launching three new...
Why Contractors and DIYers Need Different Options

Why Contractors and DIYers Need Different Options

by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 6, 2022 | Trends & Products

The sponges and rags category is often overlooked by retailers and customers, yet these products are crucial to the success of projects both DIYers and contractors are tackling. Bloomington Paint and Wallpaper in Bloomington, Indiana, has been in operation since 1928...

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