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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.