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Home Organization in the U.S.: General Purpose, Closets, Garages, and Storage Sheds, 4th Edition
Although household composition by number of persons is generally decreasing, Americans continue to move in with each other for various reasons, creating more clutter and additional storage product opportunities. Kids are staying at home longer. Boomerangers, college graduates, and others who need a place to live are moving back in with their parents. Parents are moving into grandparents’ homes and elderly parents are frequently moving into their kids’ homes to be taken care of.
Because of these trends, two thirds of American adults somewhat or strongly agree with the statement “I could use more home organization products (not including food storage) in my home. Bedroom closets rank highest when consumers are asked “are there any places or uses for which you could use more home organization products”. Kitchen/pantry ranks second after bedroom closets, while bathroom comes in third.
Executive Summary
Scope of the Report
Market Definition
Table Home Organization Product Categories
Table Home Organization Product Segments
The Market
Retail Sales of Home Organization Products Reach $16 Billion in 2016
Retail Sales by Product Category
Retail Sales by Product Segment
Sales of DIY Products by Retail Channel0
Projected Market Growth
The Marketers
Introduction
Marketing and New Product Trends
Decluttering with KonMari
Customized and Flexible Storage Options
Custom Closets Still Most Important for Many
Specialty Storage Still in Demand
Decor Important to More Consumers
She Sheds Compete with Man Caves
Made in USA to Get Stronger
Distribution and Retailing
Private Label Store Brands and Exclusives Important to Retailers
Omni-Channel Retailing Essential
The Consumer
Consumers Still Cautious Despite Optimism and Confidence
Being Efficient and Organized: 40% of Adults Below Average, 34% Above Average
Table Efficient/Organization Level on Simmons' 5 Point Self-Concept Scale, 2006-2016 (percent of aduls)
Increasing Internet Use for Product Research and Shopping
American Nests Continue to Expand
People Need More Home Organization Products
The Market
Scope of the Report
Methodology
Market Definition
Table Home Organization Product Categories
Table Product Segments of Home Organization Products
Retail Sales of Home Organization Products Reach $16 Billion in 2016
Table U.S. Retail Sales of Home Organization Products, 2012-2016 ($ millions; percent change)
Retail Sales by Product Category
Retail Sales by Product Segment
Sales of DIY Products by Retail Channel
Regional Sales Differences
Factors Affecting Market Growth
Housing and Households
Table Annual Existing Home Sales and Housing Starts, 2002-2016 (total number and percentage change)
Table Annual New Single-Family Home Sales and Median Annual Sales Price, 2000-2016 (total number and median sales price)
Table Floor Area of New Single-Family Houses Completed, 1995-2015 (in median square feet)
Table Number of Bathrooms in New Single-Family Houses Completed, 1995-2015 (percent of houses)
Table Number of Bedrooms in New Single-Family Houses Completed, 1995-2015 (percent of houses)
Table Outdoor Features in New Single-Family Houses Completed, 1994-2015 (percent of houses)
Table Types of Parking in New Single-Family Houses Completed, 1995-2015 (percent of houses)
Table Location of Laundry Facilities in New Single-Family Houses Completed, 2009-2015 (percent of houses)
Economy and Spending
Table Personal Income and Its Disposition, 2007-2016 ($ billions)
Table U.S. Average Annual Consumer Expenditures, 2005, 2010, 2013, 2015 (percent of total spending)
Table Estimated Annual Home Improvement Expenditures, 2004-2016 ($ billions)
Table Walmart U.S. Sales, Fiscal Years 2011-2016 (in billions of dollars)
Table Home Depot Fiscal Net Sales, 2010-2015 (in billions of dollars)
Table Costco Fiscal Year Net Sales and Individual Membership, 2006-2016 Fiscal Years (net sales, $ millions; members, thousands)
Continued Popularity of Self-Storage Facilities Shows Need for Home Storage
Projected Market Growth
The Marketers
Introduction
Table Types of Companies Competing in the U.S. Home Organization Products Market
Leading Marketers
Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures
Competitive Profiles
Table Emerson Electric Home Organization Products
Table Rubbermaid Home Organization Products
Table Gladiator GarageWorks Home Organization Products
Table California Closets Home Organization Products
Table Sterilite Home Organization Products
Table Iris USA Home Organization Products
Table Home Products International Home Organization Products
Table Whitmor Home Organization Products
Table Household Essentials Home Organization Products
Table Honey-Can-Do Home Organization Products
Table Neatfreak Group Home Organization Products
Table Elfa Home Organization Products
Table Organized Living Home Organization Products
Table John Louis Home Organization Products
Table Sauder Woodworking Home Organization Products
Table Stack-On Products Home Organization Products
Table The Stow Company Home Organization Products
Table BH North America Home Organization Products
Table New Age Products Home Organization Products
Table GarageTek Home Organization Products
Table Tuff Shed Home Organization Products
Table Arrow/Shelter Logic Home Organization Products
Table Duramax Home Organization Products
Table Suncast Home Organization Products
Table Backyard Products Home Organization Products
Table Lifetime Products Home Organization Products
Table Keter Home Organization Products
Table Knape & Vogt Home Organization Products
Table ShelfGenie Home Organization Products
Marketing & New Product Trends
Product Trends
Decluttering with KonMari
Shimau (Smart Storage)
Customized and Flexible Storage Options
Custom Closets Still Most Important for Many
Consumers Want Easy Solutions
Portability
Long-Term Storage
Specialty Storage Still in Demand
Storage Opportunities in Wasted and Empty Space
Maximizing Storage in Small Spaces
Kids Storage Continues Growing
Partnerships and Licensing Deals Still Attractive
Table Selected Licensed Storage and Organization Products, 2016
Decor Important to More Consumers
Outdoor Storage More Decorative
Awareness, Availability and Cost Biggest Obstacles for Green Products
Marketing Practices and Trends
Consumers Need Help
As Seen On/In: Product Placement in Media Builds Awareness and Trust
Houzz Remains Major Internet Community for Manufacturers
Blogs Build Community
Back to School Key Selling Season
Consumers Like Contests
Price Remains Important for Consumers
Table Retail Circular and Online Deals for Selected Home Organization Products, 2016
Made in USA to Get Stronger
Distribution and Retailing
Distribution Channels
Table Selected Retailers That Sell Home Organization Products, 2016
Sales of DIY Products by Retail Channel
Discount Stores
Home Centers and Hardware Stores
Specialty Channel
Other Outlets
Private Label Store Brands and Exclusives Important to Retailers
Table Selected Private Label and Exclusive Home Organization Brands, 2016
Distribution
Omni-Channel Retailing Essential
Key Retailers
Table Walmart U.S. Sales, Fiscal Years 2010-2016 (in billions of dollars)
Table Walmart Sales by Product Category, Fiscal 2014-2016 (percent)
Table Target Sales, 2010-2015 (in billions of dollars)
Table Target Sales by Channel, 2013-2015 (percent)
Table Target Sales by Product Category, 2013-2015 (percent)
Table Home Depot Fiscal Net Sales, 2010-2015 (in billions of dollars)
Table Lowe's Fiscal Net Sales, 2010-2015 (in billions of dollars)
Table The Container Store Fiscal Net Sales, 2010-2015 ($, millions)
Table The Container Store Fiscal Net Sales by Operating Segment, 2012-2015 ($, millions)
Table The Container Store Fiscal Net Sales by Merchandise Category, 2013-2015 (% of total)
Table The Container Store In-Store Departments
Table Bed Bath & Beyond Sales, Fiscal Years 2011-2015 (in billions of dollars)
Table Ikea Storage and Organization Products
Table Wayfair Sales, 2012-2015 (in thousands of dollars)
The Consumer
Sources
Consumer Confidence Reaches New Highs
Table Demographic Characteristics of Consumers with Lowest and Highest Confidence, 2016 (Index)
Consumers Optimistic About Future
Men and 25 to 54 Year Olds Have Highest Purchase Propensity
Table Demographic Characteristics of Consumers with Lowest and Highest Purchase Propensity, 2016 (index)
Being Efficient and Organized: 40% of Adults Below Average, 34% Above Average
Table Adults' Level of Being Efficient/Organized on Simmons' 5 Point Self-Concept Scale, 2006-2016 (percent)
Table Demographic Characteristics of Consumers with Lowest and Highest Self-Ratings on Being Efficient/Organized, 2016 (Index)
Americans Spend Most on Housing and Homes
Table U.S. Average Annual Consumer Expenditures, 2005, 2010, 2013, 2015 (percent of total spending)
Recent Uptick in Home Remodeling
Table Households That Did or Plan to Do Any Remodeling, 2006-2016 (percent of households)
Recent Increase in Do-It-Yourself Home Remodeling
Over 2 Million Households Purchased a Storage Shed in 2016
Table Home Improvement Products Bought in Last 12 Months, 2006-2016 (percent of households)
Table Demographic Characteristics of Storage Shed Purchasers, 2016 (Index)
Over 2% of Households Plan to Remodel Basements, Attics, or Garages in Next 12 Months
Table Home Remodeling Projects in Past and Next 12 Months, 2006-2016 (percent of households)
Table Demographic Characteristics of Basement, Attic and Garage Remodelers, 2016 (Index)
Lifestyle/Psychographic Attitudes of Remodelers
Table Lifestyle/Psychographic Attitudes of Adults Who Did Selected Remodeling in Last 12 Months, 2016 (Index)
Lifestyle/Psychographic Attitudes of Shed and Wall Unit/System Purchasers
Table Lifestyle/Psychographic Attitudes of Adults Who Purchased Sheds and Wall Units/Systems, 2016 (Index)
Consumer Attitudes Measured with Simmons Segmentation System
Table How Consumers Identify with Simmons Retail Shopper Segments, 2016 (percent)
Increasing Internet Use for Product Research and Shopping
Table Attitudes About Internet Research and Shopping for All Adults, Shed Purchasers, Basement/Attic/Garage Remodelers, and Those with Certain Lifestyle/Psychographic Attitudes, 2006-2016 (percent)
Awareness, Availability and Cost Biggest Obstacles for Green Products
Table Environmental Attitudes of All Adults, Shed and Wall Units/Systems Purchasers, Basement/Attic/Garage Remodelers, and Those with Certain Lifestyle/Psychographic Attitudes, 2016 (percent)
Consumer Demographics and Impact on Storage, Organization
Table Characteristics of Demographic Cohorts and Storage and Organization Needs
American Nests Continue to Expand
Table Number of Adults in American Households, 2006-2016 (percent of households)
People Need More Home Organization Products
Style and Attractiveness Important; Brand Name Not So Much
Consumers Need More Storage Most in Closets, Kitchen and Pantry