Pro spending has bolstered home improvement retailers but new challenges have emerged. Economic headwinds and a dip in enthusiasm for home renovations are prompting a strategic pivot from major retailers. Discover how the industry is adapting.

In early November, Amazon announced it’s Black Friday Event - the first time the online retail giant has joined in on steep Black Friday savings. However, what’s Amazon’s motivation for participating in Black Friday and how might this impact home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s?

As consumers continue to be price-conscious when doing their grocery shopping, Instacart, the largest 3P delivery channel in the Grocery space, has increasingly leaned into Pickup as a growth driver, as it allows customers to save on delivery fees. Pickup sales growth on Instacart has consistently outpaced Delivery growth over the past year.

Deep dive on Home Depot and Lowe’s performance in the concrete industry, focusing on two brands that stand out in sales volume: Quikrete and Sakrete. With nearly identical average selling prices, how do these brands differentiate themselves in order to win at shelf?

As the building and lumber industry evolves in a post-pandemic era, examining underlying subcategory trends is more important than ever. Unpack which subcategories are contributing the most to category growth in this blog.

The tools industry has undergone subtle but notable shifts in consumer spending preferences post-pandemic, giving rise to interesting trends within hand tools, power tools, and power tool accessories. Learn more about top trends in the tools industry.

At popular home improvement retailers Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon, three brands dominate the Toilet and Bidet subcategory: Kohler, Glacier Bay, and American Standard. How are these brands using pricing strategy to maintain dominance in the industry?

The pandemic grew spending in home improvement significantly, however consumer behavior has since recalibrated. Explore the dynamics of the $220 billion home improvement market, with visibility on industry trends and growth by channel, retailer and subcategory.

With the increasing popularity of online shopping, the building and lumber sectors have witnessed surges in e-commerce adoption. While online sales have undoubtedly increased in the post-pandemic era, how big of a threat does e-commerce pose to physical retailers in a space traditionally dominated by B&M players?

In April, retail giant Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) filed for bankruptcy after steady declines in sales since the pandemic. In 2Q23 alone, the former industry leader lost 3 pp of market share YoY. So, which home goods retailers stand to gain the most from BBBY’s losses?

Beauty leads all other product categories in H1 2023 sales growth. Beauty retail sales at generalist retailers have experienced double-digit growth for the past 4 years, with Amazon dominating Walmart and Target in Beauty sales. How are Kohl’s and Target using partnerships to bet big on Beauty?