J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Paint Satisfaction StudySM has recently been released, providing insight into the satisfaction of customers who have purchased and applied interior paint, exterior paint and exterior stain in the past year. The study revealed that 49 percent …
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Attention-Getting Tiles for 2022
Based on The International Surface Event 2022, Houzz shared tile trends for 2022. Here, we share the three trends that will resonate most with your customers as they update their homes this year. Nature. Like other elements of design popular …
Read More »Home Hardware Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
For the 10th consecutive year, Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has been recognized with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation, retaining its Platinum Club status, which means it has maintained its Best Managed status for 7 years or more. This award …
Read More »Minwax’s 2022 Color of the Year: Gentle Olive
Minwax’s 2022 Color of the Year mirrors many other hues for this year. Gentle Olive is a wood finish water-based color stain that features green hues rooted in nature and brings a happy, meditative mood to any space. “Gentle Olive …
Read More »Waters Hardware Acquires Nuts & Bolts Chain
Waters Hardware recently closed on the purchase of the seven-store Nuts & Bolts hardware store chain serving Missouri and Kansas. The original Waters Hardware, which also had seven locations, was an acquisition of the Gerken family, who founded Gerken Rent-All …
Read More »Company Leaders Share Advice for Taking on a Managerial Role
Before he even knew his nephew Peter Parker was Spider-Man, Uncle Ben shared a wise bit of advice with Peter, telling him, “With great power comes great responsibility.” His words are great advice not only for someone starting out their …
Read More »Leadership Development Strategies for Your Operation
Strong leadership is a vital component of a prosperous business because it provides an operation with direction and purpose while cultivating a positive, productive work culture. There are many ways to build and improve leadership in a company; successful strategies …
Read More »Listen to the Industry’s 2022 Top Gun Award Winners
The 2022 NHPA Top Guns winners participated in a panel discussion at the NHPA All-Industry Conference last month. The conversation centered around their operations—how they differentiate, how they excite and retain customers and employees and what’s in store for growth. …
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