Choppy conditions make '03 a challenge.

Article Abstract:

Business sales performances of top furniture manufacturers and importers in the U.S. in the year 2002-2003 are reported, with Ashley Furniture Inds. and Hooker Furniture standing out among the top 25. With most companies suffering from a sales decline, policies adopted to improve sales in the challenging year, are discussed.

Rankings

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A dicey year for public companies

Article Abstract:

This year was a mixed performance year for home furnishing companies due to customers and market moving towards imports. On the whole retailers fared better than manufacturers.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Industry Overview, 2003 AD, Industry forecasts

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Shipments up, not profits

Article Abstract:

The statistics that show the profit margins of U.S. furniture factories that remained same with the increase in shipments is presented.

Shipments data

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