Research

JCHS: Remodeling slowdown expected in 2023
The latest LIRA projects smaller year-over-year spending gains in the second quarter of 2023.
JCHS: Pricing pressure in the forecast
The latest “State of the Nation’s Housing” report indicates 92% of renters can’t afford a down payment.

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Eye on Retail: What in-store shoppers want
More shoppers are enjoying the integration of the online retail presence with the in-store experience.
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Quikrete Industry Dashboard: Pay at the pump
A big price surge in the national average for a gallon of regular.
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Stat of the Week: Showerheads and demand
Bathroom upgrade projects usually include high expectations.
Financial
Equipment and tool rental could see 11% growth this year
Construction equipment rental is expected to see 13% growth this year to total $41.7 billion in revenue.
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Lowe’s departments, through the years
The (complicated) sequel to Home Depot's category-sales breakdown.
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Remodeling spending: Growing but slowing
The latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity shows a third-quarter spending peak.
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Depot departments through the years
Here's tracking the relative performance of Home Depot's merchandise departments over the past decade.
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Quikrete Industry Dashboard: March sales
The weekly collection of major metrics shows positive movement.
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March brings in the sales
NAICS 444 retailers showed a big gain over February.
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Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Gas prices remain perched over the $4-per-gallon level.
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Quikrete Industry Dashboard: Confidence boost
A minor uptick in Consumer Confidence headlines the latest Dashboard.
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Consumer Confidence up slightly
Index improves, but headwinds dampen outlook.