Research

Building material and garden supply dealer sales grow 8.8% in August.

Among the metrics, the Stock Roundup shows a clear leader

Many pandemic-related shopping behaviors continue, even as consumers return to more normal activities.

Consumer Confidence declines, but stock prices show growth

In the lawn and garden category, online sales outgrew in-store sales in the first half.

The Quikrete Industry Dashboard also shows an uptick in home sales.

First half garden-related sales are up over 2019, but not 2020.

Residential construction’s mixed results

The most common paint job: a bedroom, according to the research group.

The NRF maintains optimism for a record year for retail.

The status quo: Starts, sales, stocks and ‘Consumer Watch’

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decline in the unemployment rate

Compared to April 2020, bagged-goods sales were down 14% in April 2021.

Confidence hits a post-pandemic high in July

More than 2 million new buyers were added to the market.

The Consumer Confidence Index remains relatively unchanged in July.

Residential-construction numbers lead the latest update.

Plenty of readers say weather has been an issue in 2021

Positive signs from this spring's lawn and garden activity.

Monthly sales updates along with stocks and gas prices

NAICS 444 half-year total is up 18.3% from the year-ago figure.

National purchasing study shows durability is at the top of the list.

The lawn-and-garden category is growing exceptionally well out west.

Gas prices inch up on the big board of industry metrics