News
Deal Announcements
Watson’s acquires N.C.-based Viridien
Watson’s has acquired Charlotte, N.C.-based Viridien Patio + Fireplace with Stump & Co assisting in the acquisition process.
Watson’s acquires N.C.-based Viridien
Watson’s has acquired Charlotte, N.C.-based Viridien Patio + Fireplace with Stump & Co assisting in the acquisition process.
Market
HD-Vegas Recap
Stump and Company attended HD Vegas 2026 at Mandalay Bay, where hospitality leaders and FF&E suppliers gathered to discuss hotel development trends, renovations, and industry growth despite recent tariff-related challenges impacting the hospitality market.
HD-Vegas Recap
Stump and Company attended HD Vegas 2026 at Mandalay Bay, where hospitality leaders and FF&E suppliers gathered to discuss hotel development trends, renovations, and industry growth despite recent tariff-related challenges impacting the hospitality market.
Market
April 2026 High Point Market Recap
Insights from the Spring HPMKT: mixed industry outlook amid global uncertainty, with strong performers rising, weaker firms struggling, and M&A poised to shape the future.
April 2026 High Point Market Recap
Insights from the Spring HPMKT: mixed industry outlook amid global uncertainty, with strong performers rising, weaker firms struggling, and M&A poised to shape the future.
Deal Announcements
Flokk acquires Spec Furniture from Sauder
Flokk has acquired Toronto-based Spec Furniture from Sauder Manufacturing, expanding its North American footprint and health-care market presence. Stump & Co. represented Spec Furniture in the transaction.
Flokk acquires Spec Furniture from Sauder
Flokk has acquired Toronto-based Spec Furniture from Sauder Manufacturing, expanding its North American footprint and health-care market presence. Stump & Co. represented Spec Furniture in the transaction.
Articles & Publications
Ralph Stump to be inducted into The Hall of Fame for 2026
Ralph Stump, founder of Stump Financial Corp., will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame alongside four industry leaders this October in High Point.
Ralph Stump to be inducted into The Hall of Fame for 2026
Ralph Stump, founder of Stump Financial Corp., will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame alongside four industry leaders this October in High Point.
Deal Announcements
La-Z-Boy to sell American Drew and Kincaid to Banner House
Stump & Company advised La-Z-Boy Inc. on the sale of its American Drew and Kincaid case goods businesses to Banner House, supporting the company’s strategic shift toward its core upholstery operations.
La-Z-Boy to sell American Drew and Kincaid to Banner House
Stump & Company advised La-Z-Boy Inc. on the sale of its American Drew and Kincaid case goods businesses to Banner House, supporting the company’s strategic shift toward its core upholstery operations.
Articles & Publications
Top Consumer Goods Deal of 2025: Cascata Capital’s Acquisition of Ladco
From Axial’s Advisor Industry Awards: how Stump & Company led Ladco’s successful sale to Cascata Capital in 2025.
Top Consumer Goods Deal of 2025: Cascata Capital’s Acquisition of Ladco
From Axial’s Advisor Industry Awards: how Stump & Company led Ladco’s successful sale to Cascata Capital in 2025.
Deal Announcements
La-Z-Boy completes sale of Kincaid Upholstery.
KMC Furniture LLC has acquired Kincaid Upholstery in Taylorsville, N.C., from La-Z-Boy, preserving jobs and supporting future growth with new investment in Alexander County.
La-Z-Boy completes sale of Kincaid Upholstery.
KMC Furniture LLC has acquired Kincaid Upholstery in Taylorsville, N.C., from La-Z-Boy, preserving jobs and supporting future growth with new investment in Alexander County.
Market
January Las Vegas Market Report
Stump reports on the January Las Vegas Market, including Stuart Stump Mullens winning the WithIt Young Leader award.
January Las Vegas Market Report
Stump reports on the January Las Vegas Market, including Stuart Stump Mullens winning the WithIt Young Leader award.
Articles & Publications
How Do You Find The Right Buyer For Furniture Companies?
by Stuart Stump Mullens
Stuart Stump Mullens explains how M&A advisors find the right buyers for furniture companies by aligning goals, finances, and deal expectations.
How Do You Find The Right Buyer For Furniture Companies?
Stuart Stump Mullens explains how M&A advisors find the right buyers for furniture companies by aligning goals, finances, and deal expectations.
Deal Announcements
Hooker Furnishings agrees to sell Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence to Magnussen Home
Hooker Furnishings to sell case goods resources Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture to Magnussen Home Furnishings.
Hooker Furnishings agrees to sell Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence to Magnussen Home
Hooker Furnishings to sell case goods resources Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture to Magnussen Home Furnishings.
Market
BDNY Market Recap
Stump's M&A team shares business insights and industry trends from the BDNY market.
BDNY Market Recap
Stump's M&A team shares business insights and industry trends from the BDNY market.
Deal Announcements
E-Commerce Brand — Acquired by Undisclosed Strategic Buyer
In 2025, Stump & Company served as exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of a leading e-commerce furniture supplier and major vendor to Wayfair, Amazon, and other online marketplaces to a global home furnishings strategic.
E-Commerce Brand — Acquired by Undisclosed Strategic Buyer
In 2025, Stump & Company served as exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of a leading e-commerce furniture supplier and major vendor to Wayfair, Amazon, and other online marketplaces to a global home furnishings strategic.
Market
Fall 2025 High Point Market Recap
Our M&A team share business outlooks and industry analysis from October High Point Market.
Fall 2025 High Point Market Recap
Our M&A team share business outlooks and industry analysis from October High Point Market.
Deal Announcements
Hospitality Furnishings Distributor — Acquired by Undisclosed Strategic Buyer
Stump and Company was the exclusive sell-side advisor on the 2025 sale of a leading B2B e-commerce distributor of restaurant and hospitality furnishings, connecting a major furniture manufacturer with a scaled digital FF&E platform serving foodservice operators across North America.
Hospitality Furnishings Distributor — Acquired by Undisclosed Strategic Buyer
Stump and Company was the exclusive sell-side advisor on the 2025 sale of a leading B2B e-commerce distributor of restaurant and hospitality furnishings, connecting a major furniture manufacturer with a scaled digital FF&E platform serving foodservice operators across North America.
Articles & Publications
Furniture Industry M&A with Bo Stump
by Bo Stump
Peter Lehrman speaks with Bo Stump of Stump & Company about the evolution of the furniture supply chain, trends shaping valuations and buyer appetite, and how his team approaches M&A processes, exit strategies, and timing in the furniture and home goods sector.
Furniture Industry M&A with Bo Stump
Peter Lehrman speaks with Bo Stump of Stump & Company about the evolution of the furniture supply chain, trends shaping valuations and buyer appetite, and how his team approaches M&A processes, exit strategies, and timing in the furniture and home goods sector.
Articles & Publications
BOH Podcast - The State of the Furniture Industry
Dennis Scully and Fred Nicolaus cover design industry news—from tariffs to Instagram lawsuits—then Tim and Bo Stump share insights on today’s furniture market.
BOH Podcast - The State of the Furniture Industry
Dennis Scully and Fred Nicolaus cover design industry news—from tariffs to Instagram lawsuits—then Tim and Bo Stump share insights on today’s furniture market.
Company News
Summer Update on M&A
Stump & Company’s Summer Update: Market split deepens as M&A activity rises amid tariffs, high rates, and strategic buyers eye opportunities across furnishings.
Summer Update on M&A
Stump & Company’s Summer Update: Market split deepens as M&A activity rises amid tariffs, high rates, and strategic buyers eye opportunities across furnishings.
Deal Announcements
Ladco, Inc. Announces Strategic Sale to Cascata Capital
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Ladco to Cascata Capital. Stump's M&A team served as exclusive advisors to Ladco and its selling shareholders.
Ladco, Inc. Announces Strategic Sale to Cascata Capital
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Ladco to Cascata Capital. Stump's M&A team served as exclusive advisors to Ladco and its selling shareholders.
Market
NeoCon & Design Days Recap 2025
Stump recaps Neocon and Design Days, the country’s leading commercial furniture exhibit in Chicago.
NeoCon & Design Days Recap 2025
Stump recaps Neocon and Design Days, the country’s leading commercial furniture exhibit in Chicago.
Market
Neocon Design Days - June 2026
Stump recaps Neocon and Design Days, the country’s leading commercial furniture exhibit in Chicago.
Neocon Design Days - June 2026
Stump recaps Neocon and Design Days, the country’s leading commercial furniture exhibit in Chicago.
Market
Everyone Loves Green: M&A on Display in Nashville
by Stuart Stump Mullens
Stump shares business trends, industry analyses and M&A insights from the 2025 Lawn & Landscape Business Builders Summit.
Everyone Loves Green: M&A on Display in Nashville
Stump shares business trends, industry analyses and M&A insights from the 2025 Lawn & Landscape Business Builders Summit.
Market
HD Expo Recap
Stump recaps the annual Hospitality & Design event, HD Expo, with insights, business trends and M&A forecasting.
HD Expo Recap
Stump recaps the annual Hospitality & Design event, HD Expo, with insights, business trends and M&A forecasting.
Market
Spring 2025 High Point Market Recap
Stump recaps April HPMKT with business insights, trends and conversations with industry veterans and CEOs.
Spring 2025 High Point Market Recap
Stump recaps April HPMKT with business insights, trends and conversations with industry veterans and CEOs.