Comments for PDRA Blog http://www.pdra.org/blog Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:00:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Benjamin Moore’s New CEO Focuses on Mending Relationships by Jim Wolcott http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=1064&cpage=1#comment-1825 Jim Wolcott Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:00:29 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=1064#comment-1825 One of the things I have noticed at trade shows and buying shows is that dealers were so frustrated with some of the programs that they went out a looked for other vendors. Using the Benjamin Moore name to draw in customers and selling them another brand. This is good it sounds as if they are listening. One of the things I have noticed at trade shows and buying shows is that dealers were so frustrated with some of the programs that they went out a looked for other vendors. Using the Benjamin Moore name to draw in customers and selling them another brand. This is good it sounds as if they are listening.

]]> Comment on R.I. Gov. Signs Paint Stewardship Law by Scott Livie http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=1032&cpage=1#comment-1637 Scott Livie Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:20:36 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=1032#comment-1637 "All at no cost to state taxpayers" "The program would be funded by an assessment on retail paint products" These 2 statements do not seem to jive. Assessment equals taxation, it would seem to me. Lets call a spade a spade. “All at no cost to state taxpayers”

“The program would be funded by an assessment on retail paint products”

These 2 statements do not seem to jive. Assessment equals taxation, it would seem to me. Lets call a spade a spade.

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]]> Comment on Excerpt from new “Retailer to Retailer” by Paula Doelling-Lynn http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=842&cpage=1#comment-647 Paula Doelling-Lynn Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:54:36 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=842#comment-647 Rebecca is the pinnacle example of what independent paint retailers should follow. Her winning attitude for the common goal of growth for "all" independents shine brightly. I've read her consumers color plans and know that her thousands of consumers keep coming back because she is knowledgeable and has their best interest at heart while she's demonstrating expert paint color skill and product knowledge. Rebecca is the pinnacle example of what independent paint retailers should follow. Her winning attitude for the common goal of growth for “all” independents shine brightly.

I’ve read her consumers color plans and know that her thousands of consumers keep coming back because she is knowledgeable and has their best interest at heart while she’s demonstrating expert paint color skill and product knowledge.

]]> Comment on What’s Ahead in Paint Color for 2012? by furniture http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=784&cpage=1#comment-493 furniture Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:13:36 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=784#comment-493 Great concept. Nice post. Great concept. Nice post.

]]> Comment on Using Technology for Color Selection by Lynne Whiteside http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=631&cpage=1#comment-301 Lynne Whiteside Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:21:40 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=631#comment-301 Old School - I understand technology has taken over in many different ways. And, I understand that a client wants their consultant to be on the cutting edge. However, bottom line still seems to be that the client will need to see 'live' color on the wall to make a decision. I would love to buy an iPhone and have this as a tool on my consultations, I would really 'look good' and we all want to look good. So the Old School part of me still carries all the live colors to consultations, this is getting pretty cumbersome I will admit. My point is technology may look great for your brand awareness, but how it helps me, I don't know. Old School – I understand technology has taken over in many different ways. And, I understand that a client wants their consultant to be on the cutting edge. However, bottom line still seems to be that the client will need to see ‘live’ color on the wall to make a decision.

I would love to buy an iPhone and have this as a tool on my consultations, I would really ‘look good’ and we all want to look good. So the Old School part of me still carries all the live colors to consultations, this is getting pretty cumbersome I will admit.

My point is technology may look great for your brand awareness, but how it helps me, I don’t know.

]]> Comment on Using Technology for Color Selection by Mark http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=631&cpage=1#comment-299 Mark Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:53 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=631#comment-299 Great article by Diane Capuano of PDRA, to further elaborate, the CAPSURE tool from X-Rite isn Great article by Diane Capuano of PDRA, to further elaborate, the CAPSURE tool from X-Rite isn

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]]> Comment on Connecticut Becomes Third State to Adopt Paint Stewardship Law by Janna Naylor http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=645&cpage=1#comment-233 Janna Naylor Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:08:35 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=645#comment-233 Great idea. Hope Maryland gets on board with this. Great idea. Hope Maryland gets on board with this.

]]> Comment on Final Quarter Was Brighter for Independent Paint & Decorating Stores by Maegan http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=556&cpage=1#comment-197 Maegan Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:35:18 +0000 http://www.pdra.org/blog/?p=556#comment-197 Earlex is excited to launch our 2011 National Contest on Facebook today! The grand prize is a $100 visa gift card and an extra year warranty on the Earlex product owned. Enter by posting a picture of your finished project, transformed with an Earlex Spray Station. (US residents only.) / http://www.facebook.com/pages/Earlex/257109378831?ref=ts Earlex is excited to launch our 2011 National Contest on Facebook today! The grand prize is a $100 visa gift card and an extra year warranty on the Earlex product owned. Enter by posting a picture of your finished project, transformed with an Earlex Spray Station. (US residents only.) / http://www.facebook.com/pages/Earlex/257109378831?ref=ts

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