News
Deal Announcements
Exemplis® acquires Edloe Finch
Stump and Company are pleased to announce the Partnership of Albany Park & Edloe Finch with Exemplis®. Stump & Company initiated this transaction and represented the seller.
Exemplis® acquires Edloe Finch
Stump and Company are pleased to announce the Partnership of Albany Park & Edloe Finch with Exemplis®. Stump & Company initiated this transaction and represented the seller.
Market
April High Point Market 2022
The High Point furniture market was in full swing this week and it felt like the first market with a semblance of “post…
April High Point Market 2022
The High Point furniture market was in full swing this week and it felt like the first market with a semblance of “post…
Company News
Reflections on Stump & Company’s 50 years in the industry
by Tim Stump
Tim Stump reflects on the company his father created and the impact it has had on the furniture business. Originally published in Home News Now.
Reflections on Stump & Company’s 50 years in the industry
Tim Stump reflects on the company his father created and the impact it has had on the furniture business. Originally published in Home News Now.
Articles & Publications
M&A in a Family-Owned Business
by Stuart Stump Mullens
Stump & Company has been honored to represent hundreds of family businesses over the last 50 years and find that several factors impact family businesses disproportionately to financial or corporately owned businesses.
M&A in a Family-Owned Business
Stump & Company has been honored to represent hundreds of family businesses over the last 50 years and find that several factors impact family businesses disproportionately to financial or corporately owned businesses.
Company News
Stump & Company Celebrates 50th Year Anniversary
Started by Ralph Stump in 1972, Stump & Company celebrates its 50th year in business with a new website and brand.
Stump & Company Celebrates 50th Year Anniversary
Started by Ralph Stump in 1972, Stump & Company celebrates its 50th year in business with a new website and brand.
Articles & Publications
Retail’s Omnichannel Transformation Drives LMM M&A
Bo Stump, a Partner at Stump & Company, and Jason Somerville, the Founder and Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, help put these trends into context.
Retail’s Omnichannel Transformation Drives LMM M&A
Bo Stump, a Partner at Stump & Company, and Jason Somerville, the Founder and Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, help put these trends into context.
Articles & Publications
Stump Interview with Axial
Axial interviewed Stump's second generation partners, Stuart Mullens and Bo Stump to get their first hand perspectives on furniture sales trends.
Stump Interview with Axial
Axial interviewed Stump's second generation partners, Stuart Mullens and Bo Stump to get their first hand perspectives on furniture sales trends.
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.
Market
Pregaming the Chicago Office Show: NEOCON
The environment heading into Neocon is upbeat—with stock prices high, the general economic environment strong and the M&A industry hot.
Pregaming the Chicago Office Show: NEOCON
The environment heading into Neocon is upbeat—with stock prices high, the general economic environment strong and the M&A industry hot.
Articles & Publications
An Outlook on the Furniture Industry
by Bo Stump
2020 has proven to be the most challenging and perplexing year of the new century. A global pandemic went from 0 to 6 million cases in a matter of months, with hundreds of thousands of casualties. The crisis sparked rapid job layoffs, business closures, plummeting GDP numbers, and a collapse in equity markets.
An Outlook on the Furniture Industry
2020 has proven to be the most challenging and perplexing year of the new century. A global pandemic went from 0 to 6 million cases in a matter of months, with hundreds of thousands of casualties. The crisis sparked rapid job layoffs, business closures, plummeting GDP numbers, and a collapse in equity markets.
Articles & Publications
Confronted with supply chain pressures
by Bo Stump
“Never let a good crisis go to waste” is a famous quote often attributed to Rahm Emmanuel, but in reality it was first said by Winston Churchill (and we assume by many other less-famous individuals in the past).
Confronted with supply chain pressures
“Never let a good crisis go to waste” is a famous quote often attributed to Rahm Emmanuel, but in reality it was first said by Winston Churchill (and we assume by many other less-famous individuals in the past).
Articles & Publications
What’s all the fuss about Mexico?
by Tim Stump
So, our team traveled to Tijuana to check it out in a (almost) post-Covid world. And here’s what we learned.
What’s all the fuss about Mexico?
So, our team traveled to Tijuana to check it out in a (almost) post-Covid world. And here’s what we learned.
Articles & Publications
A Furniture History Lesson
by Tim Stump
Our most recent transaction, the sale of Braxton Culler, Inc., is a classic win-win Stump deal, with clear synergies for the buyer and a terrific steward for Braxton’s compelling legacy.
A Furniture History Lesson
Our most recent transaction, the sale of Braxton Culler, Inc., is a classic win-win Stump deal, with clear synergies for the buyer and a terrific steward for Braxton’s compelling legacy.
Company News
2018 Furniture Industry Reviewed - 2019: A look ahead
The global furniture industry remains strong and has exhibited a multi-year growth trend. Consumer confidence, availability of disposable income for discretionary furniture purchases, and a generally strong stock market continue to drive positive industry performance.
2018 Furniture Industry Reviewed - 2019: A look ahead
The global furniture industry remains strong and has exhibited a multi-year growth trend. Consumer confidence, availability of disposable income for discretionary furniture purchases, and a generally strong stock market continue to drive positive industry performance.
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.
Company News
M&A Briefing: Quarter 1, 2015
For the furniture industry, spring marks the beginning of a fantastic run of markets: Southeast Asian markets, April High Point, HD-Vegas in May and Neocon-Chicago in June. Huge times for all sectors of the furniture industry to see customers, present new products and to advance their strategic vision.
M&A Briefing: Quarter 1, 2015
For the furniture industry, spring marks the beginning of a fantastic run of markets: Southeast Asian markets, April High Point, HD-Vegas in May and Neocon-Chicago in June. Huge times for all sectors of the furniture industry to see customers, present new products and to advance their strategic vision.
Company News
China Update
by Tim Stump
Our 8-day trip to southern China and Hong Kong was very eye opening. We witnessed this powerful country’s strong infrastructure moves, continuing construction of massive factories and skyscrapers, and hordes of people at every turn.
China Update
Our 8-day trip to southern China and Hong Kong was very eye opening. We witnessed this powerful country’s strong infrastructure moves, continuing construction of massive factories and skyscrapers, and hordes of people at every turn.
Deal Announcements
Fellowes Brands Acquires Trendway Corporation
The Stump team is proud to have exclusively represented the selling shareholders in the August 13, 2019 acquisition of Trendway Corporation to Fellowes Brands, a global leader in business products since 1917.
Fellowes Brands Acquires Trendway Corporation
The Stump team is proud to have exclusively represented the selling shareholders in the August 13, 2019 acquisition of Trendway Corporation to Fellowes Brands, a global leader in business products since 1917.
Company News
Q1 2021 Update
The Stump team had a strong Q1 performance as the home furnishing industry continued its own impressive growth trends.
Q1 2021 Update
The Stump team had a strong Q1 performance as the home furnishing industry continued its own impressive growth trends.
Market
NeoCon - June 2017
The halls were jammed this year for the annual commercial furniture exhibition in Chicago. Attitudes were upbeat and most of our clients are signaling good sales and profits for the year.
NeoCon - June 2017
The halls were jammed this year for the annual commercial furniture exhibition in Chicago. Attitudes were upbeat and most of our clients are signaling good sales and profits for the year.
Market
New York Hospitality Show: BDNY - November 2016
There was a vibrant and upbeat backdrop for BDNY (Boutique & Design: New York). We spoke with over 100 hospitality CEOs who all, despite a sluggish fall for many, seem optimistic about the growth in the hospitality sector and a clear path of continued strong growth through 2017 and likely into 2018.
New York Hospitality Show: BDNY - November 2016
There was a vibrant and upbeat backdrop for BDNY (Boutique & Design: New York). We spoke with over 100 hospitality CEOs who all, despite a sluggish fall for many, seem optimistic about the growth in the hospitality sector and a clear path of continued strong growth through 2017 and likely into 2018.
Market
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.
Company News
Stuart Stump Mullens named in 40 under 40
Home Furnishings Business includes Stuart Stump Mullens, 31, in their Forty Under 40 list.
Stuart Stump Mullens named in 40 under 40
Home Furnishings Business includes Stuart Stump Mullens, 31, in their Forty Under 40 list.
Company News
2017 in Review & 2018 in Preview
The 2017 M&A climate was robust, at levels not seen since before the 2008 crash. This meant a terrific year in furniture acquisitions and for Stump & Company.
2017 in Review & 2018 in Preview
The 2017 M&A climate was robust, at levels not seen since before the 2008 crash. This meant a terrific year in furniture acquisitions and for Stump & Company.