Industry Research: Why the EV Charger Market is Consolidating
Why did two major automotive brands - Ford & GM - cede control of their EV charging port to their biggest rival Tesla? We looked at the numbers behind this decision, why it was made, and the implications for the industry.
Industry Research: Where America’s Demographics are Changing
People are moving. Where are they going, and which communities are changing as a result of this migration?
Industry Research: Where People Buy Groceries
How does where someone live affect their access to groceries? Which grocery brands target which market segments? In this post, we share research and insights on the grocery industry in North Carolina.
Acquisition Intelligence: Darden’s Acquisition of Ruth’s Chris
The value of an acquisition takes many forms. We looked at Darden's portfolio of brands today and where Ruth's Chris fits strategically into their business.
Industry Trends: 3 Findings on Migrations Patterns from IRS Tax Filing Data
We analyzed recently released IRS tax filing data for the tax years 2020-2021 to identify key migration themes for expanding businesses.
Regional Spotlight: Growth Opportunities in the Southeast
The Southeast is one of the hottest regions in the US for migration and population growth. We took a data-driven approach to identify markets that are large, growing, and/or with higher household income to see where businesses can capture the growth opportunities in the region.
Where People are Moving and What it Means for Businesses
We analyzed migration data through IRS tax filings to find where people were leaving, moving, and how money was migrating between different regions of the US.
The Failing iBuyer Business Model
The iBuyer market is rapidly shrinking and changing as home price appreciation slows and interest rates rise. Our research found that Opendoor - a leading iBuyer - lost money on 86% of home sales in September in Wake County, NC…
The Inflation Circle and Where the Extra Money Goes
Do price increases cause inflation, or does inflation cause price increases? Where does the money from an inflation increase go?
The Economics of an iBuyer: An Opendoor Case Study
How profitable are purchases made by iBuyers? How often do they lose money? How long does it take to re-sell a property? An in-depth investigation of Opendoor in Wake County, NC.