Retail building supply industry

Article Abstract:

Stock prices for the retail building supply industry are difficult to determine because of the tremendous difference in the stock performance of individual home center stores and lumber yards. The early part of 1996 was not a financial success for the industry as a whole due to bad weather throughout the country but a burst of new housing starts and a tendency to repair and renovate existing buildings provided a slight upward spurt. However, analysts foresee a slowdown for the immediate future.

Evaluation, Investments, Fastenal Co., FAST, Lumber-yards, Lumberyards

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Retail building supply industry

Article Abstract:

Giant warehouse stores and superstore chains such as Home Depot Inc are expected to dominate the retail building supply industry. Competitors like Lowe's Companies Inc and Hechinger Co are redesigning their stores to compete, but some smaller operations may close. Although shares of Home Depot and Lowe's have risen, they carry very high price/earnings ratios.

Plumbing & hydronic heating supplies, Heating & Plumbing Whsle, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Wholesalers, Plumbing industry, Durable goods wholesalers, Plumbing wholesalers

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Retail building supply industry

Article Abstract:

Bad weather, strong competition and economic conditions have had an adverse effect on the retail building supply industry. Industry trends will continue to favor the chains with numerous stores and warehouse stores will continue to be built. Industry stocks are expected to change constantly with Home Depot the only standout.

Economic aspects, Finance

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