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Sherwin-Williams paces the field on the Home Channel Stock Roundup. Also, the national average for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.51, down from last month and last year.

As big boxes aggressively target pro paint customers, Sherwin-Williams says its seeing its market share increase.

"The data results that we've shared with you and the entire investment community would indicate that painting contractors continue to remain remarkably loyal to the dedicated paint store channel," said Sherwin-Williams chairman and CEO Christopher Connor. He was responding to a question from an analyst about the push from the big boxes to attract professional painters. 

The Sherwin-Williams Co. has been recognized for demonstrated leadership in ethical business practices by the Ethisphere Institute, an organization dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics. 

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams recognized its top product partners at the company’s annual Vendor of the Year Awards ceremony, held at the Paint Stores Group 2013 National Sales Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

“The performance of these vendors was nothing short of outstanding,” said Pete Sedlak, VP marketing and purchasing, Sherwin-Williams. “We are proud to recognize these suppliers for their industry-leading innovations, sales growth and incredible support for our company and customers.”

Cleveland-based paint giant Sherwin-Williams described a strong performance in 2012 and posted record sales of $9.53 billion for 2012, an increase of 8.8%.

For the fourth quarter, sales increased 7.3% to $2.22 billion, primarily due to higher paint sales volume in the Paint Stores Group and selling price increases.

Net sales in the Paint Stores Group increased 13.2% to $5.41 billion in the year and increased 9.8% to $1.25 billion in the quarter. 

Sherwin-Williams says its packaging is being infringed by Wooster Brush Co. and has sued the competitor to cease and desist. 

An article in Crain’s Cleveland Business describes the lawsuit brought by Sherwin-Williams against Wooster Brush.

Sherwin-Williams and PPG Architectural Coatings, two of the industry’s leading paint manufacturers, have agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charge that they misled consumers to believe that some of their paints are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hit $3.83, up from last week, last month and last year. On the Home Channel Stock Roundup, Sherwin-Williams, Home Depot and Lowe's lead the charge.

The mixing of paint and primer together, in the same can, has swept through the coatings industry like no other innovation. Almost every manufacturer and retailer has added a version of this product to its assortment, although some have done so reluctantly. Within the paint industry, many dismiss paint-and-primer combos as a marketing ploy that raises the price of a gallon of paint. Others say it can save time and money and has a rightful place as a consumer option.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sherwin-Williams, announced a voluntary recall of Krylon Triple Thick Crystal Clear Glaze and Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Crystal Clear Acrylic Paint.

The aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the can is stored near a source of ignition.

A rally on Wall Street puts all 10 stocks on the Home Channel Stock Roundup over their year-ago levels. Sherwin-Williams paces the field with Home Depot not far behind.