Sherwin-Williams introduced its 2024 Color of the Year Upward SW 6239, a breezy and blissful shade of blue that evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing down, taking a breath and allowing the mind to clear. “Upward SW …
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C2 Paint Names Thermal as 2024 Color of the Year
Choosing a refreshing blue that’s both invigorating and calming, C2 Paint has named Thermal #752 as its 2024 Color of the Year to uplift and energize our homes. Because it encapsulates elements of air and water, it serves as a …
Read More »Changing Moods: Thermochromic Paint
It has long been accepted that the colors on your walls can influence your mood, but can your mood change the color of your walls? In the same way mood rings change color with temperature, thermochromic paint is heat-activated. Stocking …
Read More »Insights from the Home Improvement Research Institute
Looking Forward: Discover more home improvement insights from HIRI at hardwareretailing.com/hiri-deceleration. Paint, particularly interior wall paint, has long been a go-to for many DIYers. With one of the highest DIY purchase incidences across home improvement categories, paint remains a constant …
Read More »3 Ways to Invest in Paint and Sundries to Boost Sales
Paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways for customers to reinvent their space. Investing in your paint and sundries category not only boosts your overall sales but situates your operation as the store customers visit to start their …
Read More »Covering Up Against Paint
While painting isn’t inherently dangerous, there are risks involved like burns and breathing issues caused by the chemicals in paint products. Selling paint safety products alongside paint, rollers and other supplies positions you as a one-stop shop for your customers’ …
Read More »8 Tips on Selling Color
Color plays an important role in driving traffic to your paint department. Use the following steps to boost sales and encourage customers to try something new. Create the space. Retailers who have been successful in selling paint have created paint …
Read More »Soak it Up: Selling Sponges
Sponges are often overlooked by retailers and customers, yet these products are crucial to the success of projects both DIYers and contractors are tackling. Discover sponge products and best practices to add to your operation to capitalize on this revenue …
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