Lending Rates Impact on the Consumer, Retail Closures & High Point Market’s Positive Impact
Read the MAE Q4 2023 Furnishings Digest. Covered in this edition are:
- Impact of inflation and rising lending rates on consumer spending
- Increased rates of retailer closures across the sector
- High Point Market’s role in fostering resilience and collaboration
Amid these challenges, High Point Market remains vital for industry insight and partnership as retailers and vendors navigate uncertain times.
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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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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…
