The Business Pilot Barometer offers monthly analysis of the key trends defining window and door retail. It draws on real industry data collated by Business Pilot, the cloud-based business management tool developed by installers, for installers.
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Analysis suggests the window and door industry could defy expectations
This year's leads and sales are almost identical to 2022, says Business Pilot's analyst. Is the industry in for a repeat of last year?
Order values increase despite seasonal adjustment
The value of window and door industry orders increased last month, amid ‘normal’ seasonal adjustments for sales and leads, according to the latest data analysis from Business Pilot.
The market is holding. But for how long?
There seems to have been a shift towards whole-house replacements, explains Business Pilot's analyst
Market bounces back as energy bills bite
Demand has increased as the market bounced last month, according to data from Business Pilot
Sticking with the plan?
"September was, on balance, an OK month for UK window and door sales," explains Business Pilot's analyst
Sales bounce back. Energy incentives on the horizon?
Business Pilot's analyst reports a monthly increase in sales and leads, amid a wider slowdown of the window and door retail industry
Burst bubbles
"The market has readjusted," Business Pilot's analyst shows, arguing that it's time for the glazing industry to maximise its leads
Order values rise while sales fall
Sales are down but people with more disposable income are continuing to spend, Business Pilot's analyst reveals
Market cooling?
Business Pilot's analyst reports a continuing slowdown in the home improvement market
Tightened belts
As the market slows, April's windows sales are down by 13%, Business Pilot's analyst reports