by Annie Dameworth | Jun 10, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales grew for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 8, 2026 | Industry News
Do it Best Group and The Sherwin-Williams Company have entered into a long-term strategic partnership designed to strengthen the future of paint for Do it Best members and True Value retailers. The partnership combines Do it Best Group’s brand ownership, retailer...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 3, 2026 | Industry News
The Pittsburgh Paints Company recently announced the launch of the Pittsburgh Paints Protective Coatings brand, a new branch of PPG High Performance Coatings. “We’re delivering the trusted formulas, proven performance and reliability our customers have depended on for...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 3, 2026 | Industry News
Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams recently announced that they have decided to end their efforts to jointly acquire AkzoNobel. The decision follows AkzoNobel’s previously disclosed rejection of both joint all-cash offers put forward by Nippon Paint and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 1, 2026 | Industry News
FastQuery AI, an AI-native operating platforms for the home improvement and hardware industry, announced the appointment of Joe Bullock as chief executive officer. Bullock, who previously served as the company’s head of customer success, takes the helm during a...
