Home Furnishings & Housewares Retail Industry Description

Companies that retail household furniture, kitchenware, tableware, tabletop, collectibles, and other consumer products for the home.

Summary

In the home decor business the economy is boss. The industry is cyclical, rising and falling with unemployment, interest rates, and other economic indicators. Furniture manufacturers see their businesses move along with interest rates and the housing market. Makers of tableware and basic home accessories grapple with consumer confidence levels and seasonal purchasing habits.

Home Furnishings & Housewares Retail Industry Resources

• Furniture World Magazine
  
• Home Lighting & Accessories Magazine
  
• Plunkett Research: Retail
  
• Trade Show News Network