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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.
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.
Articles & Publications
Twin Star Home Acquires Third Outdoor Products Producer
Twin Star Home acquires Grand Basket to grow its outdoor lineup; Stump & Co. represented the seller in the deal.
Twin Star Home Acquires Third Outdoor Products Producer
Twin Star Home acquires Grand Basket to grow its outdoor lineup; Stump & Co. represented the seller in the deal.
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.
Articles & Publications
Acquisition Complete: What are Karat Home’s Plans for Z Gallerie?
Karat Home acquired Z Gallerie’s e-commerce assets in a $7.2M bankruptcy deal, with Stump & Co. serving as investment banker for the transaction.
Acquisition Complete: What are Karat Home’s Plans for Z Gallerie?
Karat Home acquired Z Gallerie’s e-commerce assets in a $7.2M bankruptcy deal, with Stump & Co. serving as investment banker for the transaction.
Articles & Publications
Who is Making Your Furniture?
by Stuart Stump Mullens
Stuart Stump Mullens explores how India and Mexico are emerging as key players in global furniture sourcing as the industry shifts beyond China and Vietnam.
Who is Making Your Furniture?
Stuart Stump Mullens explores how India and Mexico are emerging as key players in global furniture sourcing as the industry shifts beyond China and Vietnam.
Articles & Publications
Let’s Make a Deal? M&A Experts Say That Landscape is Changing
M&A experts Bo Stump and Howard Armistead say the post-pandemic furniture industry is seeing fewer, smaller, cash-funded deals as private equity retreats and companies face tougher financial conditions.
Let’s Make a Deal? M&A Experts Say That Landscape is Changing
M&A experts Bo Stump and Howard Armistead say the post-pandemic furniture industry is seeing fewer, smaller, cash-funded deals as private equity retreats and companies face tougher financial conditions.
Articles & Publications
A New Year Begins: 2025
by Bo Stump
Bo Stump, Stump & Co, shares a cautiously optimistic outlook for the furniture industry in 2025, highlighting signs of recovery, growth potential across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, and a favorable M&A environment on the horizon.
A New Year Begins: 2025
Bo Stump, Stump & Co, shares a cautiously optimistic outlook for the furniture industry in 2025, highlighting signs of recovery, growth potential across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, and a favorable M&A environment on the horizon.
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.
Deal Announcements
Stylex Acquired by Flokk, Leading European Office Seating Manufacturer
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Stylex to Flokk, a a leading European office seating manufacturer. Stump's M&A team initiated this transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Stylex and its selling shareholders.
Stylex Acquired by Flokk, Leading European Office Seating Manufacturer
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Stylex to Flokk, a a leading European office seating manufacturer. Stump's M&A team initiated this transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Stylex 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
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
HD Vegas Recap 2024
The Stump team enjoyed several days in Las Vegas for the annual hospitality show, HD Vegas...
HD Vegas Recap 2024
The Stump team enjoyed several days in Las Vegas for the annual hospitality show, HD Vegas...
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.
Market
2024 Vegas Market Recap
The Stump team spent three days at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, and it was the best its...
2024 Vegas Market Recap
The Stump team spent three days at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, and it was the best its...
Market
2025 Vegas Market Recap
Recap of the Vegas furniture market with business insights, trends, and M&A forecasting from the Stump team.
2025 Vegas Market Recap
Recap of the Vegas furniture market with business insights, trends, and M&A forecasting from the Stump team.
Market
BDNY 2024 Recap
M&A insights, business trends and a recap of the BDNY Market from the Stump team.
BDNY 2024 Recap
M&A insights, business trends and a recap of the BDNY Market from the Stump team.
Market
A Choppy, Disruptive Market: High Point Fall Market 2024
M&A insights, business trends and a recap of the October High Point Market from the Stump team.
A Choppy, Disruptive Market: High Point Fall Market 2024
M&A insights, business trends and a recap of the October High Point Market from the Stump team.
Market
Fall Updates & Orgatec Fair
The Stump team visits Cologne, Germany for the Orgatec Fair and shares M&A forecasts, home furnishings trends and business insights.
Fall Updates & Orgatec Fair
The Stump team visits Cologne, Germany for the Orgatec Fair and shares M&A forecasts, home furnishings trends and business insights.
Market
Summer 2024 Update & Casual Market
Our team went to Atlanta to attend the annual casual/outdoor furniture market held at AmericasMart, hosted by ANDMORE. Read our recap as well as an update on the state of the Home Furnishings industry and M&A activity on the horizon.
Summer 2024 Update & Casual Market
Our team went to Atlanta to attend the annual casual/outdoor furniture market held at AmericasMart, hosted by ANDMORE. Read our recap as well as an update on the state of the Home Furnishings industry and M&A activity on the horizon.
Market
NeoCon & Design Days Recap
The Stump team enjoyed two beautiful summer days in Chicago for the annual commercial/contract furnishings exhibition, NeoCon, and the new Design Days show.
NeoCon & Design Days Recap
The Stump team enjoyed two beautiful summer days in Chicago for the annual commercial/contract furnishings exhibition, NeoCon, and the new Design Days show.