Pallet companies have faced a challenging environment due to high lumber prices and restricted supply. The situation is beginning to lead to consolidation as companies look to survive.
June 25, 2021Concerns about how quickly the coronavirus has spread in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are leading people to look at how they can age in place instead.
May 18, 2020More than a year into the pandemic there remains a considerable amount of vacant office space. The challenge for the commercial real estate and construction industries is what to do with it.
April 7, 2021Halloween is traditionally a happy time for people and companies alike. But Halloween parties and trick-or-treating may not seem like the best idea in the middle of a pandemic, so companies that have traditionally depended on these activities are looking for new ways of engaging with consumers.
October 16, 2020Something we have frequently chronicled on this blog is the strong demand for new housing across the US.
July 15, 2021While many businesses are facing a challenging environment due to the pandemic, for some it's creating opportunity. With consumers spending lots of time outside in their backyards, decking companies are experiencing a windfall.
August 11, 2020Appliance manufacturers overhaul their supply chain logistics to speed products to market.
December 2, 2020Consumers have always had a challenge balancing the repair of existing appliances vs buying something shiny and new. But the calculation has gotten more complex amid the pandemic as concerns about letting other people into ones home, visiting stores, and potentially higher costs weigh on the decision.
July 28, 2020Keeping appliances in stock has proved challenging as strong new home construction has increased demand, but coronavirus-related factory closures have limited the ability of manufacturers to increase supply.
September 29, 2020Home improvement sales fell a bit in August, but remain well above 2019 levels.
September 18, 2020