Retail building supply industry
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Economic factors in the retail building supply industry continue to be driven by the dominance of large superstores, resulting in the displacement of many small chains and independents. The subtle strategic planning that is required to properly open and operate such a superstore makes entering the market difficult, and those few that can do its successfully tend to control the market. These superstores are diversifying their range of services in an attempt ton account for the slight downturn in new home construction.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1997
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Retail building supply industry
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Large retail building supply companies like Home Depot and Lowe's dominate the retail building supplies industry, and their stocks will probably continue to be good investments. Smaller chains such as Grossman's have suffered from loss of market share but they hope to stage a comeback by providing wider choice of materials that appeal to professionals. Also, doing well is Hughes Supply, which sells electrical and plumbing components to contractors
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995
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Retail building supply industry
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Information is given concerning the share price and stock valuation of companies belonging to the American retail building supply industry.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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