Market Outlook | October 13, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Home-Improvement Retailing—Personalization and the Resurrection of In-Store RetailWe analyze the US home-improvement (DIY) retail sector as the housing market cools off, covering market size, factors, the online market, competitive landscape and themes we are watching. We also introduce retail innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | October 6, 2022 Premium September 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: New Residential Construction Slows Amid Declining Sales and Rising Inventory We examine nine indicators to assess the health of the US housing market. The most recent data show declining sales, rising inventories and slowing construction. Read More
Deep Dive | October 4, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in US Furniture and Home-Furnishings RetailingWe analyze 10 trends in US furniture and home-furnishings retailing, ranging from strengthening brick-and-mortar strategies to using customer data for predictive analytics and personalization. We offer insights for companies seeking to capitalize on ongoing changes in the market. Read More
Deep Dive | September 5, 2022 Premium August 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Housing Affordability Slumps with Major Decline in New Home SalesWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the US housing market. The most recent data show a major decline in new home sales along with a collapse in housing affordability. Read More
Deep Dive | August 4, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Signs of Softening Demand as All Home Sales See Double-Digit DeclineWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the housing market. The most recent data show that demand is softening as all home sales declined. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2022 Premium June 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Demand Contracts as Mortgage Rates Hit Decade HighsWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the housing market. The most recent data show that demand contracted while mortgage rates hit decade highs. Read More