Research & Insights
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Research
The Furnishings Digest
First Quarter 2025Read the MAE First Quarter 2025 Furnishings Digest. Covered in this edition are: Lack of Enthusiasm? Too Complacent? Expecting More Sloppy Sales? Inventories are Still Too High Logistical Costs are Out of Control Overall Inflation,…
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Insight
Mann, Armistead & Epperson Represents Southerland in its Acquisition by 3Z Brands
3Z Brands (“3Z”), a vertically integrated manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and direct-to-consumer distributor of award-winning sleep products, today announced its acquisition of Southerland, Inc., a leading producer of high-quality mattresses serving brick-and-mortar retailers for over 120…
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Rate Reductions, Consumer Confidence & A Promising 2025
Positive shifts in the market include lower interest rates, signs of housing recovery, and an optimistic outlook for High Point Market’s influence on 2025 sales.
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Housing Market Trends, Positive Economic Momentum & a Strong Close to 2024
Despite challenging conditions, signs of recovery in the housing sector, potential rate cuts, and increased interest in home furnishings hint at a positive outlook for the year’s end.
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Price Reductions, Positive Sales Outlooks & Seasonal Housing Turnover
Sales remain soft amid an excess of inventory and cautious consumer spending, though industry experts are hopeful for increased demand in the latter half of the year.
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Economic Pressure on Consumers, Chain Supply Disruptions & Recovery Indicators
Industry outlook includes shifting consumer demand, inventory management issues, and impacts of inflation on purchasing power. Despite obstacles, signs of recovery are emerging.
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Retailers with Excess Inventory, Fluctuating Consumer Demand & the Weakening US Dollar
In the Q123 Furnishings Report we cover: Retailers vs. Vendors: The home furnishings industry has experienced a dichotomy where many vendors are struggling due to a lack of orders, while retailers are facing challenges with…
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Recession Recovery Patterns, the Role of Disaster Recovery on Home Furnishing Sales & Holiday Trends
Despite the year’s challenges, fourth-quarter signs point to gradual market improvement, setting cautious optimism for 2023.
