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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...
To Dab or Not to Dab: A Fun Look at the Debate Over Dabbing

To Dab or Not to Dab: A Fun Look at the Debate Over Dabbing

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

When it comes to paint sales, dedicating enough time to each customer and their questions while also staying productive and completing daily tasks in a timely manner can be tricky to balance. Small tasks like sampling the paint color on the can provide customers with...
How to Be Successful with Buy Online, Pickup in Store

How to Be Successful with Buy Online, Pickup in Store

by Olivia Shroyer | Apr 10, 2019 | Operational Insights

Home improvement retailers who talk about their competition these days inevitably include Amazon on the list. Fortunately, there are many ways to compete against this formidable retailer. One of the tactics many retailers are now pursuing is by offering a buy online,...

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