Research & Insights
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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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Research
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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Research
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.
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Furniture Damage Patterns, Consumer Behavior + Online Retails’ Return Culture
The furniture sector faces ongoing challenges with increased returns and shifting consumer priorities, but signs of recovery are on the horizon.
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GDP Forecast & Economic Outlook:Global Events Impact on Customer Sentiment
High Point Market showcases fresh opportunities for retailers, with economic stability and consumer resilience supporting hopes for steady growth through 2022.
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The Ongoing Pandemic, Retailers Running Out of Space and Inflation’s Impact on Customers
The challenges facing the industry including the ongoing pandemic, retailers running out of space, and inflation’s impact on prices for the consumer.
