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Deal Announcements
Furniture Today: Classic Home acquires Braxton Culler
Charlotte, N.C.-based Stump & Company, a boutique investment bank to the furniture industry, served as the exclusive advisor to Braxton Culler Inc. and its selling shareholders.
Furniture Today: Classic Home acquires Braxton Culler
Charlotte, N.C.-based Stump & Company, a boutique investment bank to the furniture industry, served as the exclusive advisor to Braxton Culler Inc. and its selling shareholders.
Deal Announcements
GigaCloud Technology Inc Acquires Noble House
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Noble House to GigaCloud Technology Inc with Stump serving as exclusive financial advisor to GigaCloud.
GigaCloud Technology Inc Acquires Noble House
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Noble House to GigaCloud Technology Inc with Stump serving as exclusive financial advisor to GigaCloud.
Deal Announcements
Grand Basket Acquired by ZCG's Twin Star Home
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Grand Basket to Twin Star Home, a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners, LLC. Stump's M&A team initiated this transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Grand Basket.
Grand Basket Acquired by ZCG's Twin Star Home
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Grand Basket to Twin Star Home, a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners, LLC. Stump's M&A team initiated this transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Grand Basket.
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 Expo Vegas Recap
Las Vegas delivered a huge win for the hospitality industry last week, with over 10,000 attendees at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the annual HD (Hospitality & Design) Expo.
HD Expo Vegas Recap
Las Vegas delivered a huge win for the hospitality industry last week, with over 10,000 attendees at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the annual HD (Hospitality & Design) Expo.
Market
HD Vegas Hospitality Show Update
With technology becoming more and more ubiquitous and iPhones, iPads, Air Pods, and laptop computers continuing to need power and serve as drivers of activity in common areas, we are seeing a new trend of embedded chargers and speakers in upholstery making the rounds in hospitality, commercial and residential settings.
HD Vegas Hospitality Show Update
With technology becoming more and more ubiquitous and iPhones, iPads, Air Pods, and laptop computers continuing to need power and serve as drivers of activity in common areas, we are seeing a new trend of embedded chargers and speakers in upholstery making the rounds in hospitality, commercial and residential settings.
Market
HD Vegas Market Update - May 2016
The Stump & Company team feels the merger market remains vibrant with a strong balance of buyers and sellers. One public announcement in particular is worth noting: LacquerCraft's purchase of Grand Manor is a signal that the market is open, and indicates the attractiveness of domestic upholstery.
HD Vegas Market Update - May 2016
The Stump & Company team feels the merger market remains vibrant with a strong balance of buyers and sellers. One public announcement in particular is worth noting: LacquerCraft's purchase of Grand Manor is a signal that the market is open, and indicates the attractiveness of domestic upholstery.
Market
HD Vegas Market Update - May 2017
The M&A environment remains upbeat, and we see a compelling balance of buyers and sellers. There are strong strategic buyers that are interested in growth and diversification of products. Private equity companies have invested in the space, which indicates that there is, likely, additional investment to follow.
HD Vegas Market Update - May 2017
The M&A environment remains upbeat, and we see a compelling balance of buyers and sellers. There are strong strategic buyers that are interested in growth and diversification of products. Private equity companies have invested in the space, which indicates that there is, likely, additional investment to follow.
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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
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.
Deal Announcements
Handy Living acquired by Alto Systems
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Handy Living to a subsidiary of Alto Systems, Inc. Stump's M&A team initiated the transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Handy Living and its selling shareholders.
Handy Living acquired by Alto Systems
Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Handy Living to a subsidiary of Alto Systems, Inc. Stump's M&A team initiated the transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Handy Living and its selling shareholders.
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High Point - Confidence, Energy, Strong Capital Flow
The attitude among high-end companies in particular was upbeat. The CEOs we spoke with were enjoying robust traffic and business in this strong economic climate.
High Point - Confidence, Energy, Strong Capital Flow
The attitude among high-end companies in particular was upbeat. The CEOs we spoke with were enjoying robust traffic and business in this strong economic climate.
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High Point Furniture Market - October 2014
Stump & Company had a terrific and upbeat six days walking through the International Home Furnishings Market complex, and seeing much of the 12 million square feet of exhibition space spread over 180 buildings, hosting over 2,000 companies and more than 75,000 attendees.
High Point Furniture Market - October 2014
Stump & Company had a terrific and upbeat six days walking through the International Home Furnishings Market complex, and seeing much of the 12 million square feet of exhibition space spread over 180 buildings, hosting over 2,000 companies and more than 75,000 attendees.
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High Point October 2019 Update
The High Point Market is the Super Bowl for the residential furniture industry. Historically, over 75,000+ people come to town twice a year to visit the 2,200 exhibitors that display their goods in over 12 million square feet of showroom space spread out over 150 buildings.
High Point October 2019 Update
The High Point Market is the Super Bowl for the residential furniture industry. Historically, over 75,000+ people come to town twice a year to visit the 2,200 exhibitors that display their goods in over 12 million square feet of showroom space spread out over 150 buildings.
Deal Announcements
Hooker Furnishings Enters Outdoor Category With Acquisition of Sunset West
We are pleased to announce the sale of Sunset West, LLC. to Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Stump initiated this transaction and exclusively represented the selling shareholders.
Hooker Furnishings Enters Outdoor Category With Acquisition of Sunset West
We are pleased to announce the sale of Sunset West, LLC. to Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Stump initiated this transaction and exclusively represented the selling shareholders.
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.
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Hospitality & Design Show - May 2014
Our 48 hours in Las Vegas for the HD (hospitality and design) show were exciting and full of upbeat conversations. Most companies are enjoying solid growth as hotels are refurbishing and new construction is heating up.
Hospitality & Design Show - May 2014
Our 48 hours in Las Vegas for the HD (hospitality and design) show were exciting and full of upbeat conversations. Most companies are enjoying solid growth as hotels are refurbishing and new construction is heating up.
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
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
How Shipping Delays Turned Used Furniture Into a Hot Commodity
Interior designers and homeowners are turning to antique, vintage and even contemporary resale furnishings for quicker delivery.
How Shipping Delays Turned Used Furniture Into a Hot Commodity
Interior designers and homeowners are turning to antique, vintage and even contemporary resale furnishings for quicker delivery.
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Impressions from the Guadalajara Furniture Expo
The Stump M&A team traveled to Guadalajara Mexico for the biannual Furniture Expo and we were blown away by the crowds, energy and enthusiasm for strong business this year.
Impressions from the Guadalajara Furniture Expo
The Stump M&A team traveled to Guadalajara Mexico for the biannual Furniture Expo and we were blown away by the crowds, energy and enthusiasm for strong business this year.
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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.
Company News
July 2020 Newsletter
We are now entering Month 6 of the COVID crisis; while no immediate solution appears imminent at the time of this writing, we remain optimistic a vaccine and/or effective treatment will arise in the coming months and help us beat back the virus.
July 2020 Newsletter
We are now entering Month 6 of the COVID crisis; while no immediate solution appears imminent at the time of this writing, we remain optimistic a vaccine and/or effective treatment will arise in the coming months and help us beat back the virus.
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June High Point Market Recap
The Spring, rescheduled to Summer, High Point market has now concluded and in our view it was a SUCCESS!
June High Point Market Recap
The Spring, rescheduled to Summer, High Point market has now concluded and in our view it was a SUCCESS!