INTRODUCING HLC INSIGHTS

The Data Team here at HLC has come together to provide valuable analysis and insights that can help you, the retailer, make smarter buying decisions.  HLC Insights will cover current trends by category and by region, so you can get inspired by what retailers in other parts of the country are purchasing from HLC. Take a look below and check back periodically for updated insights!

Ranking Data Explained

HLC rank is based on in season sales data from the last 30 days. The lower the number (rank) the better the performance. In the event a marker is blank, the category or SKU is ranked outside the top 25. Rank is determined based on sales $ performance.

Regions Explained

West region includes sales data from the following provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.

East region includes sales data from the following provinces: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador. 

National Region is the total consolidation of all regions East and West.

Category Insights

April in season sales have Computers ranked #1 in the East as well as Nationally and Tires ranked #1 in the West. Computer sales in the east driven by Garmin Edge 840 Solar and Edge 540 new product launches. Tire business in the west driven by mountain bike tires. Under indexed categories in the East include Chains and Locks ranked #4 and #8 in the West and #9 and #14 in the East. Under indexed categories in the West include Build Kits and Car Racks ranked #3 and #6 in the East and #12 and #14 in the West.

BUILD KITS

TOOLS

WHEELS

TIRES

COMPUTERS

BRAKES

FORKS

CASSETTES

CAR RACKS

BAGS

PEDALS

CRANKSETS

LOCKS

CHAINS