
Activity rebounds as autumn begins
September’s data paints an encouraging picture of renewed activity following the quieter summer period, with both leads and sales rising strongly and average order values
…offers a 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.

September’s data paints an encouraging picture of renewed activity following the quieter summer period, with both leads and sales rising strongly and average order values

August’s data paints a picture of a more selective market, with lead and sales volumes easing as the summer progressed, while conversion rates and average

July’s data suggests the market has settled into a period of steady performance, with businesses continuing to make the most of every opportunity despite a

June’s data paints a picture of a market that has regained momentum, with stronger enquiry and sales activity signalling renewed confidence among homeowners entering the

Last month’s Barometer highlighted a market increasingly driven by efficiency rather than demand growth, with improving conversion rates helping installers maintain performance despite fluctuating enquiry

April’s data paints a picture of a market that is continuing to adjust to a more uncertain and uneven trading environment, with performance increasingly shaped

March’s data paints a picture of a market that is continuing to stabilise – and, in some areas, strengthen, – against all odds, in an

February’s figures suggest the market is beginning to settle into a clearer rhythm after January’s seasonal reset. While the new year often brings a surge

January is often a month of reset, and this year has been no exception. With the dust now settling after the festive break, the latest

As we close the page on 2025, December’s data shows a mixed, but not unfamiliar, close to what was a steady year of adjustment for

As we move through the final months of the year, the data reflects a market responding in a way that aligns closely with typical seasonal

October’s performance marks another positive step for installers, with key indicators improving across the board and average order value delivering an especially welcome boost to