Coronavirus quarantines made Americans want to spend on home improvement
As Americans sheltered in place this summer, home improvement retailers like Lowe’s Companies (LOW) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) boasted lucrative summer sales. Americans splurged on home improvement during the pandemic because…
Canadians spent $80 billion on their homes in 2019
(Getty) Canadians spent an estimated $80 billion on renovations in 2019, and plan to take a bit of breather this year because of COVID-19. According to a new report from…
Tempur Sealy, Home Depot, Etsy, RH and Williams-Sonoma
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Home Improvement Spree Props E-commerce Stocks: 5 Picks
The coronavirus outbreak has swelled the traffic to online shopping platforms with more people at home due to lockdowns. And the demand for home décor has also gone up significantly…
These 3 Stocks Are Poised to Benefit If Biden Wins Election
It’s August in a leap year, and we all know what that means: the quadrennial silly season is up on us, the regular campaign for the Presidency. This year, politics…
Canceled Real-Estate Deal Throws a Wrench in Brazil’s IPO Rush
(Bloomberg) — In one of the world’s worst hotspots for the coronavirus, a crowded pipeline of initial public offerings got a harsh reality check. Brazilian builder Direcional scrapped plans Tuesday…
76% of Homeowners Made Home Improvements During Pandemic
With many consumers spending more time indoors because of the pandemic, some homeowners have used at least a portion of that time to make improvements on their homes. Porch, a…
DIY Trend in Home Improvement & Automation to Soar: 5 Picks
The global urban population is expected to swell by around 2.5 billion by 2050. Urban dwellers have shown a significant inclination to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects, in both home improvement and…
Lumber shortages derail home improvement plans during COVID-19
Lumber shortages are derailing some home improvement plans The lumber industry has been caught off guard by Canadians’ financial resilience during COVID-19, resulting in shortages that are derailing home improvement…
Despite coronavirus pandemic, consumers still turned on by big-screen TVs
Even the coronavirus pandemic cannot sate Americans’ appetite for big TVs. During the spring as state and local regulations across the U.S. recommended people stay at home, consumers purchased televisions…