GLIDDEN paint by PPG becomes primary paint brand at Walmart in the U.S.

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PPG announced a multiyear agreement making GLIDDEN^® paint the primary paint brand at Walmart, significantly enhancing their existing relationship. This partnership allows Walmart customers at over 3,800 locations to access GLIDDEN's expanded lineup, which includes 25 premixed colors and a palette of 132 customizable shades. PPG's offering features a range of paint options from premium to value categories, ensuring accessibility for DIY consumers. The products are low-VOC and several are GREENGUARD Gold certified, emphasizing environmental safety. PPG reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022, signifying solid financial backing.

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• Expanded product offering at Walmart increases market presence.
• Partnership provides a wide range of paint products catering to different consumer needs.
• GLIDDEN products emphasize low-VOC and environmental certifications.

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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that GLIDDEN^® paint by PPG will become the primary paint brand at Walmart. The multiyear agreement significantly expands PPG’s current relationship with Walmart, providing shoppers with a well recognized, high quality and convenient do-it-yourself (DIY) paint and stain assortment.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring the high-quality Glidden product lineup to Walmart,” said Jaime Irick, PPG vice president, Architectural Coatings, U.S. and Canada. “We’re confident that this expanded offering gives customers breadth and flexibility, and will make shopping for paint and woodcare an excellent experience for the Walmart customer.”

Beginning this month, Walmart customers at more than 3,800 stores in the U.S. can shop the new, expanded lineup of GLIDDEN GRAB-N-GO^® ready-to-use paint options available in 25 premixed, top-selling colors. For DIYers looking for customization, a curated palette featuring 132 of Glidden paint’s in-demand colors can also be tinted in the Glidden product of their choice, giving shoppers the perfect amount of the most popular options. Both interior and exterior paint will be available in premixed and customizable options.

The Glidden assortment provides Walmart shoppers with a breadth of options at all price points, offering DIYers their choice of product and performance, including:

• Premium: GLIDDEN^® ONE COAT interior paint is super-premium paint offering one coat coverage to save time and money. It has exceptional hide and stain blocking with excellent scrubability perfect for high traffic areas. This top-tier product is available for Walmart exclusively online.
• Best: GLIDDEN^® HIGH ENDURANCE PLUS^® 100% acrylic paint and primer in one, this product offers outstanding hide, coverage, washability and mildew resistance and is available in both interior and exterior applications.
• Better: GLIDDEN^® SPRED^® interior latex paint and primer in one provides very good hide, coverage and washability.
• Good: GLIDDEN^® FUNDAMENTALS^® interior latex paint, ideal for low-traffic areas, this cost-effective product boasts easy-to-wash coverage, along with good hide and washability.
• Value: GLIDDEN^® QUICK COVER^® interior paint is ideal for quick refreshes of indoor spaces at a value price. Its low, flat sheen helps hide minor surface imperfections on walls and ceilings.

Glidden products sold at Walmart are low-odor, low-VOC offerings and several offerings in the assortment are GREENGUARD Gold certified, which verifies that these products aim to contribute to safer, cleaner air.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Glidden brand and offer our customers a high quality product with the convenience and accessibility they’ve come to know and expect from Walmart,” said Joey Huerta, vice president, merchandising – Walmart U.S. “I know all of our customers – from the experienced DIY’ers to those who are trying out their first project – will really love the innovation and simplicity of their shopping experience.”

The expanded product assortment available at Walmart will continue to include OLYMPIC^® stain products that cater to woodcare enthusiasts. Similar to the Glidden product lineup, Olympic options will be available at tiered price points, with OLYMPIC QUICK COVER^®, OLYMPIC WATER GUARD^® and OLYMPIC WOOD PROTECTOR^® rounding out the lineup.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com

The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
The Glidden Logo, Glidden, Glidden One Coat, Glidden Spred, Glidden Fundamentals, Quick Cover and Grab-N-Go are registered trademarks of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Endurance and High Endurance are registered trademarks of AkzoNobel.
Olympic, Olympic Quick Cover, WaterGuard, Wood Protector are registered trademarks of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.

CATEGORY Architectural Coatings Americas and Asia Pacific 

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PPG PG Media Contact:

Britney Sage

Architectural Coatings

+1 412 709 9473

bsage@ppg.com

www.ppg.com

Source: PPG

FAQ

What is the new agreement between PPG and Walmart regarding GLIDDEN paint?

PPG has entered a multiyear agreement making GLIDDEN the primary paint brand at Walmart, significantly expanding their partnership.

How many Walmart stores will carry the new GLIDDEN paint products?

The new GLIDDEN paint products will be available at over 3,800 Walmart stores across the U.S.

What types of paint will PPG offer through Walmart?

PPG will offer a variety of GLIDDEN products including premixed and customizable options across different price points.

What are the environmental certifications of GLIDDEN products at Walmart?

Many GLIDDEN products available at Walmart are low-VOC and several are GREENGUARD Gold certified.

What was PPG's reported net sales in 2022?

PPG reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022.