Contemporary continues to dominate upholstery style scene: Shifts in market share by fabric construction
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Contemporary designs continue to be dominant across all types of furnishings as per the survey conducted by Furniture/Today 2004. American Country design is also a hot favorite especially at low and medium price points. Leather still remains the first choice in fabric use for most high-ended consumers. However, microdeniers are doing very well in the low price range and account for 20% of the market share across all price ranges.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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U.S. consumers spend $12B on bedroom
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The results of a exclusive survey of nearly 1,000 households by Greenwich, Conn.-based NFO for Furniture/Today in the months of November and December 2003 are presented. The results show that U.S. households spent about $12 billion on bedroom furniture in 2003. A detailed result of the study is presented.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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Top 25 bedding retailers boost sales 11.7%
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A list of the top 25 bedding retailers, based on estimated sales in 2003 are presented.The No.1 spot is bagged by Select comfort, which has seen sales jump from $311.8 million in 2002 to $428.2 million in 2003. Mattress Firm comes second with sales of $260.0 million in 2003.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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