That margins have lessened is obvious and that HVAC units haven't had maintenance (as per management presentations) suggests real pressure. One of the things repeatedly referenced by the slew of Facebook posts as to our DG store in our lake community is the employee complaints that no matter what or when that staff won't be added. Employees state they are overwhelmed and can't keep up. The store has long periods of being closed, mostly delayed openings.

The probability of a recovery of margins, while left-brained analysis can snatch endless info, will be a right brained victory for someone...it will be a success story investment or wise avoidance entirely. But data lovers/extractors may or may not be the ones to make the correct call.