- by Chris Dyer
- October 19 2018
- e-shopping
- home
- online retail
Online Shopping Brings Bed & Bath Furnishings Closer to Home
The impact of online shopping on brick and mortar retailers is becoming more pronounced as consumers grow increasingly comfortable making purchases from the comfort of home – including purchases of bed and bath furnishings.
- by Cara Brosius
- August 28 2017
- Building Products
- construction
- home
- home and garden
Housing Market Shifting to Satisfy Millennials
US housing starts are forecast to reach 1.6 million units in 2021, with homebuilders benefiting from strengthening consumer finances and rising levels of employment. At the same time, sales of existing homes are expected to reach 6.0 million units, with the fastest gains occurring in the South. Although economic recovery has helped consumers achieve higher incomes to purchase homes, rising home prices and a shortage of available properties is presently a detriment to first-time homebuyers, especially millennials.
- by Steven Richmond
- June 13 2017
- home
- home and garden
- home décor
- home improvement
- home organization
More than Window Dressing: Energy-Efficient & Automated Products to Drive Growth
US demand for window coverings is forecast to total $5.2 billion in 2021. Suppliers will benefit from increases in construction activity, particularly in the residential sector. Trends toward higher-end products in the replacement market will further support gains in value terms.