Readers respond: the big story
So far this year, the biggest story line affecting the industry, in the opinion of more than 200 respondents to the HBSDealer weekly poll question, has been the story of tariffs.
It figured prominently in recent earnings reports, including those of Home Depot and Lumber Liquidators.
Readers were allowed to pick two top-story themes from a long list. Here are the topics that picked up the most votes:
Tariffs: 126
Labor shortage: 62
Commodity price deflation: 27
Housing affordability: 23
Amazon’s continued rise: 22
Continuing industry consolidation: 12
The increased sophistication of delivery: 12
Sales growth at Home Depot and Lowe’s: 10
The downsizing of Sears: 5
Other 2
The poll, located on the right side of this page, remains open for voters. Your comments are also welcome. Write to us at [email protected].
It figured prominently in recent earnings reports, including those of Home Depot and Lumber Liquidators.
Readers were allowed to pick two top-story themes from a long list. Here are the topics that picked up the most votes:
Tariffs: 126
Labor shortage: 62
Commodity price deflation: 27
Housing affordability: 23
Amazon’s continued rise: 22
Continuing industry consolidation: 12
The increased sophistication of delivery: 12
Sales growth at Home Depot and Lowe’s: 10
The downsizing of Sears: 5
Other 2
The poll, located on the right side of this page, remains open for voters. Your comments are also welcome. Write to us at [email protected].