Freedonia analysts look at how summer vacation plans may develop in 2021 now that vaccination rates are beginning to ramp up.
April 15, 2021E-Bike sales surged in Germany during the pandemic. With Americans spending so much more time outdoors can the success be replicated in the US?
April 9, 2021Freedonia's National Online Consumer Survey shows that consumers remain highly interested in buying things to make their homes more comfortable.
April 7, 2021The February retail sales report showed that sales of building materials and lawn & garden products were down from January, but they remain well ahead of the February 2020 pace.
March 18, 2021With couples spending more time at home the conditions seemed ripe for a pandemic inspired mini baby boom, but the pandemic also generated a number of obstacles that may have had the opposite effect.
March 12, 2021While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021Federal efforts to promote investment in domestic manufacturing may face a number of challenges related to supply chains, cost, and trade agreements, among others.
March 8, 2021With everyone spending a lot more time at home people have been exploring a number of entertainment options in an effort to find new ways to pass their time. This has benefited the gaming industry, including some classics such as Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
March 8, 2021With vaccination rates continuing to rise, how will this impact face mask demand and trends?
February 26, 2021The January retail sales report shows a strong start to the year for building material suppliers & lawn & gardening equipment.
February 26, 2021