Market Insights

Ranking sustainable and responsible industry leaders
A new list from Newsweek ranks companies that are serious about being good corporate citizens, including major retailers and manufacturers.
EYE on RETAIL: Imports wind down as labor dispute continues
December cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should be significantly below records set earlier this year.

News
Alside delivers siding colors foresight
A survey conducted by the exterior building products manufacturer predicts the top siding colors of 2023.
News
Tractor Supply re-energizing its store base
Through the “Project Fusion” initiative, Tractor Supply has remodeled and enhanced its 500th location.
Opinion
Breaking down the myths of housing, affordability, and supply
Yesler CEO Matt Meyers takes a in-depth look at the state of U.S. housing and how we arrived at the current state.
Market Insights
A residential construction outlook for 2023 and beyond
New home completions are currently outpacing housing starts by 12,000 per month, the NAHB says.
News
Pending home sales fall for fifth straight month
Year-over-year, pending transactions plunged by 37% in October.
People News
Farnsworth Group names new Executive Director of HIRI
Dave King will also serve as vice president of insights at the market research and consulting firm.
News
NAHB data: Patios vs. Decks
As patios grow in popularity, there are plenty of dollars to be had in the composite decking market.
News
Poll question: Into the Twittersphere
Is Twitter being used to help build your business?
News
ARA projects single digit growth in coming years
Following rapid growth over the past two years, equipment rental revenue could increase by just 3.4% in 2023.
Market Insights
Poll results: If elected, I promise….
We asked about the top priorities for incoming elected officials. Here’s what we learned.
Market Insights
Craftsman surveys our garages
Goal is a tidy garage; but results show many are too jammed to park a car in.
Market Insights
Quikrete Industry Dashboard
The latest from Wall Street and prices at the pump.