Shopping for furniture for a home is a time-consuming process that usually requires visits to multiple showrooms to find the ideal item that will occupy living space. In some cases, consumers get lucky and see the perfect furniture piece they have been looking for in one of their first visits to stores. In a lot of cases, it will take days, weeks, or maybe months to find the right item. The process gets more difficult when consumers' local furniture stores go out of business, leaving them with fewer opti ...

Core Insights - Raymour & Flanigan has entered a long-term agreement with Bread Financial to launch a private label credit program aimed at enhancing customer purchasing flexibility and convenience [1][2][3] Company Overview - Raymour & Flanigan is the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and the seventh largest nationwide, with 104 showrooms, 36 outlet stores, and 5 clearance centers [6] - The company emphasizes exceptional customer service, advanced technology solutions, and quality products, alongside a commitment to sustainability by recycling over 99% of packaging materials, equating to 20 million pounds annually [6] Partnership Details - The new financing program will integrate seamlessly into Raymour & Flanigan's platforms, supporting their commitment to customer service and making home furnishings more accessible [2][3] - Bread Financial will utilize data-driven insights to enhance the customer experience across various channels [2][3] Strategic Goals - The partnership aims to provide immediate value and flexibility to shoppers, aligning with Raymour & Flanigan's vision of making it easier for customers to create their ideal homes [3] - Both companies are focused on delivering differentiated value to loyal customers through this new financing initiative [3]

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC. (NYSE:HVT and HVT.A) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after the market closes. ...

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback Dive Brief:The Lovesac Company, a direct-to-consumer furniture retailer, has made significant headway on a four-point plan to mitigate tariff costs, executives told investors.The strategy's components include negotiating concessions with long-term vendors, diversifying the supply base, raising prices and cutting costs throughout the business, President and COO Mary Fox said in a Sept. 11 earnings call."We believe that this four-point pla ...

Core Insights - The furniture retail sector is facing significant economic challenges, leading to store closures and business shutdowns among several retailers due to rising costs and inflationary pressures [1][2]. Industry Overview - Economic distress has prompted some furniture retailers, such as Outten Brothers Home Furnishings and New Deal Furniture, to close their businesses [2]. - The furniture industry has experienced volatility, with new orders declining by 9% in June 2025 compared to May, followed by a 6% increase in July [2]. Order and Shipment Trends - Year-to-date new orders are down 1% through July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 [3]. - Furniture shipments declined by 2% in July 2025 compared to June, but increased by 3% compared to July 2024 [3][8]. Employment and Inventory - Employee levels have seen a gradual decline over the last six months, indicating companies are not rushing to replace departing staff [5]. - Inventories and payroll levels remain consistent with recent months and 2024, despite the drop in employees [5]. Company-Specific Developments - American Signature Furniture is closing all four of its Nashville-area stores as part of a restructuring effort to focus on top-performing regions [6][7]. - The company operates 122 stores across 17 states and employs over 3,200 workers, but has not disclosed specific layoffs related to the Tennessee closures [9][10]. - Store closing sales are currently underway, offering discounts of 20% to 40% on various home furnishings [11]. Strategic Decisions - The closure of stores in Nashville is described as a strategic business decision aimed at long-term growth priorities [12].

Core Insights - Ikea is raising prices due to new tariffs impacting the furniture business, indicating a shift in its low-cost business model [1][4] - The company aims to adapt to the new business environment by passing on some cost increases to customers while seeking ways to lower prices [1][7] - A significant portion of Ikea's products, approximately 90%, are sourced from external suppliers, making it vulnerable to U.S. tariffs [5][8] Tariff Impact - A 10% tariff on softwood lumber imports and a 25% tariff on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities have been imposed, with furniture tariffs set to rise to 30% and cabinets/vanities to 50% by January 1 unless relief is negotiated [4] - The tariffs are part of a broader strategy by the U.S. administration to bolster American industry and protect national security [2] Price Adjustments - Ikea has already seen price increases in certain product categories, with the cost of some sofas rising nearly $50 and bedroom sets by nearly $100 in recent months [7] - Despite previous announcements to cut prices as inflationary pressures eased, the current situation has led to a reversal in strategy [10] Domestic Sourcing Efforts - The company is increasing efforts to produce more products domestically, already sourcing all kitchen cabinets for the U.S. market locally and exploring additional local sourcing for products like mattresses [8]

Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) showed resilience, initially gaining 100 points (0.2%) before closing with a modest decline of 0.1% [2] - The S&P 500 (SPX) followed a similar pattern, gaining 0.4% early on and closing up 0.2% [2] - The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) performed best, advancing 0.7% in the morning and finishing up 0.6% for the day [2] Tariff Developments - A looming 100% tariff on Chinese goods, particularly due to rare earth export controls, caused the S&P 500 to decline by 1.8% and the Nasdaq 100 by 2.4% [3] - US Treasury Secretary announced that 85 senators are prepared to authorize tariffs of up to 500% on China for purchasing Russian oil, which could disrupt supply chains [4] - The automotive sector is facing a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, with analysts suggesting manufacturers may reroute products through Mexico [5] Agricultural Sector Impact - President Trump’s consideration to terminate business with China regarding cooking oil led to significant gains in oilseed and related agriculture stocks, with Australian Oilseeds Holdings surging over 260% [6] - Despite the tariff threats, the actual impact on cooking oil commodities is expected to be minimal due to already decreased Chinese shipments [6] Furniture Tariffs - New furniture tariffs ranging from 30% to 50% took effect on October 14th, causing shares of import-reliant retailers like RH and Wayfair to dip, while domestic manufacturers like La-Z-Boy saw modest gains [6] Inflation and Consumer Impact - President Trump declared inflation "over," while 75% of Americans report soaring prices, with tariffs costing the average household $191 per month [11] - Goldman Sachs predicts that US consumers will absorb 55% of tariff costs by year-end, potentially reaching 70% by the end of next year [11] Geopolitical Developments - Trump's announcement of a second meeting with Putin regarding the Ukraine war and India's commitment to stop Russian oil purchases added uncertainty to the market [8] - The market reacted minimally to Trump's threats of strikes on Venezuela, indicating a high tolerance for geopolitical brinkmanship [9] Cryptocurrency Ventures - Eric Trump announced a "Real Estate Tokenization Initiative," but the market for World Liberty Financial tokens has seen a decline of 39.11% over the last 90 days [10] - Bitcoin traded at $108,800, down from a Thursday high of $112,000, reflecting the volatility associated with Trump's announcements [10]

Business Strategy - IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, is raising prices on some products [1] - The price increase comes after years of price cuts aimed at attracting shoppers [1]

Core Viewpoint - The world's largest furniture retailer is increasing prices on certain products after a prolonged period of price reductions aimed at attracting customers [1] Group 1 - The company has implemented price hikes on select items, marking a shift from its previous strategy of lowering prices [1] - This decision comes after years of efforts to draw in shoppers through price cuts [1]

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