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Homeowners are continuing to renovate their homes in 2026 despite 2025’s economic challenges, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report. Paint & Decorating Retailer broke down the data from the study: Remodeling Confidence: Over 9 in 10 homeowners say they will move forward with their planned renovation projects in 2026. Of those who …

By Mike Aylen With the spring market season upon us, in this Inside the Margin article, I will be looking at the best ways to get the most out of your attendance at spring markets with gross profit in mind. As with most best practices that lead to success in business, or any field for …

In 2025, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) marked 125 years serving the independent home improvement channel and fulfilling its mission of helping independent home improvement, paint and decorating retailers, regardless of affiliations, become better and more profitable retailers.  Building on the legacy of the association, NHPA is announcing several leadership changes that …

Achieving a high-quality, long-lasting and visually appealing paint finish depends on taking crucial steps often missed by customers: priming and sealing the substrate. Any prep work done to a surface and the type of primer or sealer used can determine the success or failure of a painting project. Paint & Decorating Retailer spoke to one …

Interior painting doesn’t just refresh walls, it reveals broader home improvement intentions and decision-making patterns. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s 2025 Project Decision Study, which surveyed primary homeowners who spent at least $5,000 on a home improvement project in the past 12 months, interior painting projects often signal more extensive activity and offer …

Navigating endless channels. Choosing the right audience. Tracking the analytics. Digital marketing can be a grind, and when marketing is just one of many hats a retailer wears, it can get pushed to the back burner or dropped altogether.  Rather than give up, getting back to the basics can provide clarity on where to start. …

Sherwin-Williams recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, noting a consolidated net sales increase of 2.1% to $23.57 billion. Net income was reported at $476.8 in Q4 2025, down from $480.1 in Q4 2024. Diluted net income per share decreased 1.1% to $1.92 per share in the fourth quarter. Adjusted diluted …

Johnson Paint | A Ring’s End brand recently announced it will acquire Somerset Paint with locations in Swansea and North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.  “The Somerset locations strengthen our ability to serve several great communities while enhancing our support for commercial contractors,” says Mike Burkhart, president and CEO of Ring’s End. “This expansion deepens our presence in …

Sherwin-Williams recently announced the company will resume 401(k) matching contributions, effective Feb. 1, 2026. The company also announced it will provide a discretionary make-up contribution designed to compensate for the pause, which happened between Oct. 1, 2025, and Jan. 31, 2026. In an email to Sherwin-Williams’ employees, Heidi Petz, chair, president and CEO of Sherwin-Williams, …

PPG recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting $3.9 billion in net sales, up 5% from Q4 2024. The company reported net income of $3.02 million, up from $2 million in Q4 2024. Adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter reached $1.51 million, down 6% from last year. “In …