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Concrete Sales: Top Brands & Performance Trends
Deep dive on Home Depot and Lowe’s performance in the concrete industry, focusing on two brands that stand out in sales volume: Quikrete and Sakrete. With nearly identical average selling prices, how do these brands differentiate themselves in order to win at shelf?
Building & Lumber Subcategory Breakdown
As the building and lumber industry evolves in a post-pandemic era, examining underlying subcategory trends is more important than ever. Unpack which subcategories are contributing the most to category growth in this blog.
Tools Retail Trends: Shifting Dynamics and Emerging Players
The tools industry has undergone subtle but notable shifts in consumer spending preferences post-pandemic, giving rise to interesting trends within hand tools, power tools, and power tool accessories. Learn more about top trends in the tools industry.
Flushing Out the Competition: Toilet & Bidet Pricing Strategy
At popular home improvement retailers Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon, three brands dominate the Toilet and Bidet subcategory: Kohler, Glacier Bay, and American Standard. How are these brands using pricing strategy to maintain dominance in the industry?
[Report] 1H23 State of the Home Improvement Industry
The pandemic grew spending in home improvement significantly, however consumer behavior has since recalibrated. Explore the dynamics of the $220 billion home improvement market, with visibility on industry trends and growth by channel, retailer and subcategory.
Cross-Shopping Trends in Bathroom Renovation
Today's bathroom renovation consumers are focused on specific areas and opt for targeted improvements rather than comprehensive overhauls. What are customers of top performing subcategories also purchasing across the industry?
Building & Lumber 2Q23 Sales Channel Trends
With the increasing popularity of online shopping, the building and lumber sectors have witnessed surges in e-commerce adoption. While online sales have undoubtedly increased in the post-pandemic era, how big of a threat does e-commerce pose to physical retailers in a space traditionally dominated by B&M players?
Key Players Profiting from Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bankruptcy
In April, retail giant Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) filed for bankruptcy after steady declines in sales since the pandemic. In 2Q23 alone, the former industry leader lost 3 pp of market share YoY. So, which home goods retailers stand to gain the most from BBBY’s losses?
Share of Category Requirement by Channel in Bathroom Renovation
Across top omni-channel brands in bathroom renovation, most players see consistent performance across B&M and online. However, two brands stand out as dominant only in a single channel: Everbilt is a top player only in-store, and Home Decorators Collection is a top player only online. These brands – both Home Depot private labels – taking the lead in GMV emphasizes Home Depot’s dominance in the bathroom renovation category.