The recent release of the July retail sales report showed declines in retail sales for many segments of the economy, and the building materials and garden equipment and supplies segment was no different, posting a decline of almost 9.0% from the June retail sales report.
September 7, 2021Among people who purchase home organization products, the bathroom is one of the rooms for which consumers most commonly purchase organization products. A Freedonia Group survey found that 68% of consumers who bought home organization products in the past months bought products for the bathroom.
September 1, 2021Outdoor areas were a particular area of interest among consumers even before the pandemic, but with social distancing and other factors coming into play, the outdoor living trend accelerated sharply.
August 3, 2021In the US, DIY home renovations saw strong increases in 2020 during the pandemic, and home organization was among consumers’ top projects.
July 12, 2021The outlook for decorative laminates use in the furniture industry is closely tied to trends in the production of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture.
June 28, 2021Brood X – is emerging from the ground after 17 years - just in time for the outdoor living season to begin.
May 25, 2021Inflation seems to be picking up, what's driving it?
May 19, 2021Grocery stores remained open as “essential” businesses, and consumers prepared more meals at home due to restaurant closures.
April 27, 2021The flurry of panic buying turned out to be short-lived so supply and demand in the personal hygiene nonwovens industry returned to more normal patterns as the pandemic wore on.
April 14, 2021DIY projects boosted consumer paint demand which helped offset some losses as demand contracted due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 8, 2021