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No More Price Wars: Strategies for Holding Your Margins in a Competitive Market

No More Price Wars: Strategies for Holding Your Margins in a Competitive Market

by Jacob Musselman | Aug 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

When it comes to pricing in paint retailing, it may feel like the big boxes and factory stores write the rules, especially when the economy dominates the conversation and consumers are squeezed for cash. But while they can drop prices, that’s usually the only card...
Beyond the Brush: Building Customer Loyalty Through a Robust Applicator Category

Beyond the Brush: Building Customer Loyalty Through a Robust Applicator Category

by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Brushes, rollers and applicators present a significant opportunity for retailers to not only sell more product, but also educate and inform customers, hopefully earning repeat business in the process. Tanner Paint Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned paint store...
Benjamin Moore Announces Make-A-Wish Partnership

Benjamin Moore Announces Make-A-Wish Partnership

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 23, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products

Benjamin Moore announced its national partnership with Make-A-Wish to support the organization with financial donations, paint provisions and volunteer hours over a two-year term. The paint manufacturer will donate $300,000 over the next two years, along with paint...
Tape and Masking Product Tips and Contractor Insights

Tape and Masking Product Tips and Contractor Insights

by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 2, 2023 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products

While tape and masking products are the most effective way to protect surfaces during a painting project, your customers may be tempted to skip this step to save time or money. Educating them on these important prep tools and which ones to use for their specific...
FrogTape® Brand Pro Painter’s Pop Quiz for Painting Contractors

FrogTape® Brand Pro Painter’s Pop Quiz for Painting Contractors

by Olivia Shroyer | Jul 13, 2021 | Operational Insights

Painting contractors need to know their craft inside and out to complete their jobs with precision. FrogTape® brand, known for industry-leading painter’s tapes, has introduced the Pro Painter’s Pop Quiz for Contractors for the second year. The quiz is...
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