by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 15, 2025 | Industry News
On May 18, 1947, the Retail Paint and Wallpaper Distributors of America (RPWDA) was announced in Chicago, Illinois, to represent retail paint and wallpaper distributors throughout the country. The following year, the first RPWDA trade show was held in Chicago. While...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 3, 2019 | Operational Insights
Are you ready for the National Hardware Show taking place May 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada? Aimee Peters, Director of Trade Sales Integration at PPG, answers questions about the National Hardware Show, PDRA and PPG. What is your favorite part about the National Hardware...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 15, 2017 | Industry News, Operational Insights
For Craig Bond, current Paint and Decorating Retailers Association (PDRA) board president and owner of two Tommy’s Paint Pot stores in western Oregon, being an independent retailer doesn’t mean living in a bubble. Sure, Bond is glad there isn’t a corporate office...
by Olivia Shroyer | Mar 10, 2015 | Operational Insights
Whether you’re an elementary school teacher, an accountant or a marketing assistant, most professionals have felt the pressure and anxiety of not accomplishing every bullet on their lengthy daily to-do lists. When you’re a small business owner, the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Mar 3, 2015 | Operational Insights
If you’re on social media (and by now, we sincerely hope that you are!) you’ve probably come across online contests of all types. Whether they’re offering a trip for two to Barbados, a free iPad Mini or a $100 gift card for a particular store, these...
