furniture market trends
Gerber Furniture to Close After Nearly 80 Years, Marking the End of a Family-Owned Retail Legacy
Gerber Furniture, a family-owned retailer that served Indiana communities for nearly eight decades, is closing its doors. The decision marks the end of a long-standing retail legacy and reflects the ongoing transformation of the furniture industry.
Pope’s Furniture Closes Its Doors After 76 Years, Marking the End of a Retail Legacy in Dillon County
Pope’s Furniture, a beloved family-owned retailer that served Dillon County for 76 years, has closed its doors. The closure highlights the transformation of the furniture retail landscape while honoring a legacy that helped generations of families create homes and memories.
The Global Furniture Industry in 2026: Crisis, Reinvention, AI Transformation & the Race for Visibility
From trade pressure and supply chain uncertainty to AI discoverability and digital transformation, the global furniture industry is entering one of the most important transition periods in modern industrial history.
Major Furniture Retailer Begins Widespread “Going Out of Business” Sales as Chain Shutters Dozens of Stores
Hundreds of furniture stores in multiple states have launched going-out-of-business sales after the national chain announced it is closing operations. The closures come as part of a broader trend in which traditional furniture retailers face stiff competition from e-commerce platforms, economic headwinds, and shrinking consumer spending on home goods.