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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...
Driving Profits Through Strategic Pricing

Driving Profits Through Strategic Pricing

by Jacob Musselman | Jul 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

By Bob Levitan, Independent Business Consultant for Paint & Decorating Retailers Strategic pricing is one of the most powerful profit drivers available to independent paint retailers. Unlike many retail categories, paint combines technical products, repeat trade...
Wallpaper Means Business: How Smart Inventory and Clear Policies Build a Successful Wallpaper Category

Wallpaper Means Business: How Smart Inventory and Clear Policies Build a Successful Wallpaper Category

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Wallpaper is making a comeback, with many DIYers and professionals opting for wallpaper instead of paint during renovations. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global wallpaper market size was valued at $2.01 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from...
Profit Power: The Basics of Pricing Strategy

Profit Power: The Basics of Pricing Strategy

by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 31, 2025 | Operational Insights

Like many facets of retailing, pricing strategy is part art and part science. How a retailer sets prices will have a direct impact on the viability of the business. Here are five pricing best practices that can help new managers keep their businesses competitive....

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