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Airbnb Furniture Procurement: What Manufacturers Should Prepare For
Short-term-rental furniture orders often fall between residential retail and large hotel contracts. Manufacturers that offer complete property packages, flexible minimums, realistic lead times, spare parts, product continuity and rapid replacement can build recurring relationships with hosts, developers and professional property managers.
The World Furniture Industry Health Check 2026
TFT’s 2026 global furniture-industry health check finds a sector that is resilient but increasingly fragile. Demand continues across residential, hospitality, office and outdoor markets, yet war, energy inflation, shipping disruption, trade fragmentation and prolonged working-capital cycles are creating sharply different outcomes across regions and businesses.
The Hidden Economy Behind Airbnb and Homestay Furnishing
Airbnb and homestay furnishing supports a wide hidden economy extending beyond furniture manufacturing. Designers, component suppliers, distributors, installers, logistics companies, photographers, cleaning teams, repairers, upholsterers, property managers, technology providers and refurbishers all contribute to the performance of short-term-rental properties.
Why European Furniture Brands Are Struggling to Break Into the American Market
Why do respected European furniture companies struggle in the United States? This detailed TFT report examines centralised decision-making, weak brand awareness, product-market fit, pricing, logistics, compliance, dealer economics, customer service and the practical strategy required to build a sustainable American business.
U.S. Furniture Market Projected to Reach US$336.73 Billion by 2035
A new Custom Market Insights report forecasts that the U.S. furniture market could reach US$336.73 billion by 2035. Bedroom furniture, wood products and residential demand currently lead, while storage furniture, plastic products and commercial applications are expected to grow faster.
Global Online Furniture Market Could Reach US$507.71 Billion by 2035 as Digital Retail Reshapes the Industry
The online furniture market is entering a decade of rapid expansion. A new industry forecast projects a value of US$507.71 billion by 2035, driven by AI personalization, augmented-reality visualization, mobile commerce, sustainable products and improving fulfilment infrastructure.
Furniture Stands Alone in Year-over-Year Decline as U.S. Retail Sales Shift Away From Big-Ticket Home Purchases
Furniture was reportedly the only major U.S. retail category to post a year-over-year decline in July 2026. Although store sales increased 0.3% from June, they remained approximately 2.7% below last year, highlighting continuing pressure from cautious consumers, weak housing-related demand and changing retail channels.
The Global Furniture Industry in August 2026
This August 2026 global furniture-industry report examines current demand, housing, retail, manufacturing, tariffs, Middle East shipping disruption, BIS certification, EUDR preparation, AI, sustainability and the strategic outlook for SMEs across major world markets.
The Furniture Industry Needs a Failure Database
Furniture companies collect enormous quantities of information after products are sold, but much of it remains trapped inside warranty departments, service tickets, repair records and return systems. The Furniture Times examines why the industry needs structured failure intelligence—and how it could transform product quality, sourcing, insurance, repairability and AI-driven furniture discovery.
The Furniture Insurance Economy: Who Pays When Furniture Fails?
The furniture industry talks constantly about design, manufacturing, materials, retail and market growth—but rarely about who pays when something goes wrong. The Furniture Times examines the hidden furniture insurance economy and the complex network of manufacturers, suppliers, logistics companies, installers, retailers, insurers and customers sharing billions of dollars in potential risk.
