by Jacob Musselman | Oct 31, 2026 | Operational Insights
For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Cost of Doing Business Study has provided detailed financial information from hardware stores, home centers, lumber and building materials (LBM) outlets and paint and decorating outlets in...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 2, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights
While we have all grown somewhat hardened to hearing terms like “uncertainty” and “unprecedented” over the past two years, as we close the books on 2022, we are still left trying to accurately define what the home improvement market is going...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 31, 2022 | Industry News
There’s much more to discover from the September 2022 edition of Paint & Decorating Retailer. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success. Putting In Work When performing renovations, store planning and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 31, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
According to a recent report from Gen Z Planet, a research and advisory firm, Gen Z’s disposable income has reached a total of $360 billion in the U.S. and will only increase as more members of the generation enter the workforce. With millennials surpassing baby...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 27, 2022 | Operational Insights
A clear vision and a loyal customer base are just a few aspects that help a family business grow over multiple generations. At Tanner Paint Co. in Tampa, Florida, lessons from the three generations prior have allowed Walker Tanner, the company’s current owner and...
