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The Home Depot to Acquire SRS Distribution, Inc - So, What's Next?

In dozens of conversations since the announcement of The Home Depot's pending acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc., there seem to be more questions than answers. Here’s what we're hearing throughout the industry:

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The Home Depot to Acquire SRS Distribution, Inc - So, What's Next?

In dozens of conversations since the announcement of The Home Depot's pending acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc., there seem to be more questions than answers. Here’s what we're hearing throughout the industry:

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Building & Construction
Market Sizing

Study Finds PPG Speedhide® Has Larger Specified Percentage Share in Home Centers

Recently, our firm had the opportunity to review analysis of over 60,000 commercially specified paint and coatings products over a three-year period (Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023). The results show PPG Speedhide® as the product with the larger specified percentage share in home centers, averaging 15.6% per year.

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Market Sizing
Home Improvement

Residential Contractor Revenues Up 6 to 10 Percent Compared to Last Year

Q1 of 2024 results from the Farnsworth Quarterly Contractor Index are now available to download with positive indications for Pros. The supply and demand fundamentals also continue to suggest that good times are ahead. Here's what contractors are telling us:

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Top Takeaways from 2024 IBS, KBIS, IRE, AHR Expo, and World of Concrete

Here are some initial takeaways we’ve gathered from 2024 trade shows to provide you with insights on where our industry may be heading this year and next. For starters, KBIS, IBS, IRE, AHR Expo, and World of Concrete all saw high attendance and high energy to kickoff 2024, and it only gets better from there.

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Building & Construction
Home Improvement

Are Lumber Prices Going to Go Down in 2024?

Two-thirds of U.S. lumber consumption can be attributed to new home construction and home improvement projects, according to CAIA Association. Volatility has defined the lumber market since 2020, but some stability returned in 2023.

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Market Sizing
Building & Construction

Landscaping, Lawn and Garden Market Size and 2024-2027 Outlook

As our team anticipated, slowing housing starts and slowed home sales resulted in a decreased demand for OPE products in 2023, especially among new buyers, but market size forecasts show a brighter outlook. Here's what we're seeing:

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Lawn & Ranch
Product Development
Market Sizing

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