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How Amazon is infiltrating the large appliances category
Home Depot has experienced declines in large appliances. In Q2 2023 it reported that big ticket transactions above $1,000 were down 5.5% year over year. But it’s not because Amazon is grabbing a bigger share - Amazon’s market share in larger appliances is generally low and in a downward trend. What’s causing the declines?
YipitData Consumer Spend Index Shows Weakness in January Across Several Categories
YipitData Consumer Spend Index Indicates January Weakness Across Categories
[Infographic] Top Trends in Home Improvement Pros
A Pro customer is a professional contractor or tradesperson who regularly purchases supplies in bulk for their business needs. Understand their purchasing patterns in 2023.
Is HomeSense positioned to win in home goods?
The home goods market has experienced a tough couple of years. In 4Q23, the industry continued a 8-quarter streak of negative sales growth, as sales declined -4% YoY. However, not all home goods retailers are facing challenges - HomeSense and HomeGoods are experiencing strong growth.
Are Generalists Pushing Out Pet Supply Pure Players?
Pet supplies saw immense growth in 2023, with GMV among top retailers up 16% vs 2022. However, generalists Amazon and Walmart contributed largely to the category's growth - at the expense of pet supply pure players, Petco and Chewy.