Painting

Whether a customer is looking to fill wall holes before they move, patch a spot to prepare for a painting project or just looking to freshen up their space, stocking a variety of repair products for holes in walls, ceilings and wood is a good way to bring in quick sales and keep your inventory …

Improper fall protection was the most-cited OSHA violation in 2025. OSHA violations carry a financial penalty that the assessed company must pay. Last year, those penalties were $16,550 for each violation, as well as each day an employer fails to abate a previously cited violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations is $165,514 …

Pro and DIY customers alike are constantly in need of reliable adhesive products, whether for an extensive renovation project or a smaller craft. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends these five tapes and glues to bulk up your adhesives section with the tried and true basics in this category. Glues  3M’s Max Strength Contact Adhesive is a …

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 150 years, with a new name and sleek new labels,” says Dennis Karnstein, president and general manager—commercial, …

The Sherwin-Williams Company recently announced The Loneliest Color 2026, continuing its annual platform challenging convention and celebrating the power of personal choice. The brand’s selection for 2026, Offbeat Green SW 6706, is a vivid lime green reflecting individuality. This year’s program is in collaboration with the LeBron James Family Foundation, including the LeBron James Family …

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 Sherwin-Williams. Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams carefully considered AkzoNobel’s all-stock merger with Axalta, announced on Nov. 18, 2025, …

From toothbrushes to tortillas, cat food to couches, with a few swipes and taps, a consumer can have nearly anything they want or need delivered to their front door, sometimes within hours. No longer just a buzzword, omnichannel is the expectation when it comes to a customer’s shopping experience. Consumers want it all: the ability …

Built for owners and managers in the home improvement industry looking to boost their leadership skill set, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) is the industry’s premier management school, focusing on growing store sales and profits in today’s changing retail landscape. Participants will gain skills in financial management, advanced …

Several independent retail organizations, including the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), have signed a letter organized by the Small Business Rising coalition and independent business associations in support of the Amazon Monopoly Harms lawsuit. In 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states sued Amazon for monopoly harms impacting small businesses ability …

Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams recently announced a proposal to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel (the “Joint Proposal”). The proposal was rejected by the boards of AkzoNobel, and Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams are considering its next steps, if any. Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams carefully considered AkzoNobel’s all-stock merger …

More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an estimated $670 billion was spent on remodeling projects, as around 20 million households tackled home …

Industry veteran and owner of Sullivan Hardware and Garden in Indianapolis, Pat Sullivan, is taking the stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, July 29-30 in Orlando, Florida. Sullivan will be joined on stage by Anthony Bogucki, COO of Bogucki Enterprises, for a conversation about shaping the future of independent retail, moderated by Lindsey …

Houzz recently released the 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, detailing upcoming design trends based on the latest research from U.S. home professionals, homeowners and design enthusiasts. The report found homeowners are leaning towards tactile, sensory-rich environments that combine nature-inspired elements, curves and warm color palettes as summer approaches, as well as spaces designed …

Pittsburgh Paints Co. is gearing up to launch a series of products for the spring and summer season, specifically targeted to Pro customers. Paint & Decorating Retailer talked with Pittsburgh Paints Co. president and general manager of commercial, Dennis Karnstein, about the upcoming products and how they were formulated with input from Pros along with updates …

Painter’s Tape (SPONSORED) ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape provides the sharpest paint lines yet, thanks to Edge-Lock™+ technology. Designed to handle both indoor and outdoor projects, it provides two times better hold than the original Edge-Lock™ technology, sealing out paint to leave consistently sharp lines across multiple paint types and finishes. 3M | scotchblue.com The post …

For the past 60 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, have highlighted the best products on display during the Spring show season. The Retailers’ Choice Awards differ from most award programs as the judges’ panel is exclusively independent home improvement and paint and decorating retailers who know …

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released its Canadian Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Forecast for April 2026, detailing estimates and forecasts of the market for home improvement products in Canada. HIRI outlook for April affirms March’s real GDP growth prediction of 1.3% in 2026. The total Canadian home improvement market is …

When painting a room, it’s easy for consumers to focus on paint colors and applicators, but paint cleanup products are just as important to the entire painting process. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends stocking these products to fully prepare customers to take on a painting project and achieve the best results.  The Countertop Protection Film …

Diamond Vogel recently announced the sale of select architectural paint store locations to Ewert Supply. Grace Matthews advised Diamond Vogel on the transaction. Diamond Vogel is implementing a strategic transformation in its approach to the architectural coatings market. As part of this shift, the company is divesting its company-owned retail stores that primarily serve painting …

The 2026 American Coatings Show (ACS) was declared a success with a total of 542 exhibitors, over 136,600 square feet of exhibit space and over 8,000 total participants from 63 countries, concluding on May 7 in Indianapolis.  “Building on more than a decade of success for this award-winning industry event that has become a major …

Retail sales in April increased for the seventh consecutive month even as gas prices rose and inflation remained high, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautious consumer sentiment and the persistent concerns about sustained inflation,” says NRF …

The Sherwin-Williams Company recently hosted the grand opening of the company’s news global headquarters in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.  “This grand opening marks a defining moment in the company’s 160-year history,” says Heidi Petz, Sherwin-Williams chair, president and chief executive officer. “Our new global headquarters is a strategic investment in our people, our customers and our …

The American Coatings Association (ACA) recently presented John Vanderpool, senior vice president of True Value Manufacturing and General Paint Manufacturing, with its Industry Achievement Award. Vanderpool received this honor during the ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held before the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis. The Industry Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their specific contributions to an …

By Scott Jerousek First and foremost, I would like to congratulate this year’s class of Top Guns recipients. Take a moment and let it sink in—you’re being recognized by your industry as the best of the best. This is a tremendous accomplishment and a well‑deserved acknowledgment of hard work, dedication and the ongoing pursuit of …