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Steady demand. Careful customers. Strong signs for Pros. The Big Box retailers just released their Q3 2025 numbers, and while the economy still has its challenges, the home improvement sector showed more stability than many expected.  Contractors won’t find explosive growth in these reports, but you will find something just as important: a market that’s […]

When Lowe’s and Home Depot report earnings, contractors should pay attention. These two Big Box retailers set the tone for how the entire home improvement industry perceives supply, demand, and customer behavior.  Their Q2 2025 results came in stronger than expected, and while both companies tell a slightly different story, the signals for contractors and

The home improvement industry is facing a major challenge: skilled labor is disappearing faster than it can be replaced. More than 40% of current workers are expected to retire in the next five years. That’s over a million installers, roofers, and tradespeople leaving the field at a time when demand is as high as ever.

Lowe’s and Home Depot just released their 2nd Quarter earnings reports, marking the seventh straight quarter with negative comp-store sales and slightly lowered forecasts for 2024. But before you get discouraged, let’s look at the bright side. As the leading installation management software for Lowe’s and Home Depot installers, Cilio is here to highlight the