Trivia: note that the MHProNews home page looks like that miniature iPad screen, just moments before the weekly recap is published. We can get our share of typos, but when it comes to evidence, trends, facts, and reports – we sweat the details – all for thousands of industry readers like you. When faced by a menacing Goliath, it’s human nature to react with a level of fear.
Fear can be paralyzing. Fear also can keep the mind from seeing weaknesses in a threatening behemoth.
There are others, of course, that see the Clayton brand as friendly or benign. But even they don’t want to cross them…do they?
The ‘800-pound gorilla’ in the manufactured housing room is Clayton Homes. Not many in the industry are willing to publicly name them, unless it is to praise them. A trade media competitor admitted in writing to MHProNews that we write about the topics – like Clayton and their monopolistic moat – that others talk about at the bar, or during a private professional meal.
That aside, here’s a multiple layered surprise.
Clayton has closed about 100 retail stores net in about 7 years. That’s a surprise to many. But it is part of one of several Daily Business News stories from this past week.
Keep in mind, that Clayton is still buying MH retailers, even as they are closing their own failing retail sales centers. Think about that data-point for a few moments. The industry is slowly growing, and Clayton Homes are closing manufactured and modular home retail stores?
We plan a special report on that topic in the days ahead. But keep that factoid in mind – given to us courtesy of Kevin Clayton, and Berkshire Hathaway – because it is a reminder that they are big, but not invincible. They may have a moat, but not everything that Clayton touches turns to gold.
Then, keep in mind who is dominating MHI? Why would the independents of the industry support and follow the association that’s led by the company that’s closed more retail locations than perhaps any other retailer in the last 5 years?
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With no further adieu, let’s dive into the headlines and topics for the week in review.
What’s New on MHLivingNews
Introducing the Verge and Curbed’s “Home of the Future” – Video
Introducing the Verge and Curbed’s “Home of the Future” – Video – manufacturedhomelivingnews.com
Introducing, Verge, Curbed, “Home of the Future”, Video,. factory built home, modular home, not trailer house, not mobile home, about manufactured homes,
What’s New on the Masthead
The Masthead
Some say it is an attempt to emotionally manipulate you and your neighbor’s common sense, or the evidence from your own eyes. Let’s examine that by stepping
What’s New on the Daily Business News on MHProNews
Saturday 8.25.2018
MH Community Owner Slammed as “Vulture Capitalist” by Mainstream Media
MH Community Owner Slammed as “Vulture Capitalist” by Mainstream Media
Friday 8.24.2018
Just the Facts – Compare Curbed and MHI, Next Step, Clayton, Cavco, Champion Homes Video Results
Just the Facts – Compare Curbed and MHI, Next Step, Clayton, Cavco, Champion Homes Video Results
Chinese PreFabs, Modulars Are Selling in the USA, Here’s an Example
Chinese PreFabs, Modulars Are Selling in the USA, Here’s an Example
Stunning Degree of Corruption, Collusion, Manipulation, and Ignorance Threatens MHVille
Stunning Degree of Corruption, Collusion, Manipulation, and Ignorance Threatens MHVille
Thursday 8.23.2018
Bill Gates Follows this Warren Buffett Investment Plan, Video, Plus MH Market Updates
How to Avoid Losing Billions, Huge Loses Reported by WSJ, Other Media
How to Avoid Losing Billions, Huge Loses Reported by WSJ, Other Media
Rising Prices and Rates Cool Housing Sales, MH Industry Pro Sounds Off, New Data & Video
Rising Prices and Rates Cool Housing Sales, MH Industry Pro Sounds Off, New Data & Video
Wednesday 8.22.2018
WH Economist Larry Kudlow – Why Market Ignoring Cohen, Manafort News, Plus MH Market Updates
“Undesirable” – Community Owner Sues City for Fraud
Measuring Effectiveness, Facts and Course Corrections for Waste, Fraud, Abuse
Measuring Effectiveness, Facts and Course Corrections for Waste, Fraud, Abuse
Tuesday 8.21.2018
Help Others “Get It” – Loans on “Mobile Homes” Promoted by Another U.S. President
Help Others “Get It” – Loans on “Mobile Homes” Promoted by Another U.S. President
Paul Manafort Guilty, but No Russia, No Campaign Connection, Cohen Pleads – Plus MH Market Updates
Court Hands DOE Procedural Victory in Potentially Costly Manufactured Housing Energy Standards Case
Court Hands DOE Procedural Victory in Potentially Costly Manufactured Housing Energy Standards Case
Monday 8.20.2018
Big MH Takeover Bid, “Best, Final Offer” Plus Manufactured Home Markets
Big MH Takeover Bid, “Best, Final Offer” Plus Manufactured Home Markets
Trendlines Don’t Lie, Real Challenges, Hidden Manufactured Housing Opportunities Revealed
Trendlines Don’t Lie, Real Challenges, Hidden Manufactured Housing Opportunities Revealed
Tech Billionaires, “Moral Cowardice,” MH Industry, and National Impact
Tech Billionaires, “Moral Cowardice,” MH Industry, and National Impact
Sunday 8.19.2018
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