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Our team frequently contributes to industry publications offering analysis and insight on emerging trends in the global home furnishings marketplace. Stump consistently engages with strategic buyers, private equity firms and family offices to identify the next generation of investors for the furniture industry. The Stump team's demonstrated levels of knowledge and experience in the marketplace is unparalleled.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bo Stump featured in Axial's 2023 Consumer M&A Market Outlook
Bo Stump shares M&A insights in Axial's 2023 Consumer Market Outlook analysis.
Bo Stump featured in Axial's 2023 Consumer M&A Market Outlook
Bo Stump shares M&A insights in Axial's 2023 Consumer Market Outlook analysis.
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Stump M&A team talks furniture industry turmoil on BOH Podcast
M&A experts Tim and Bo Stump dissect a chaotic time in the furniture industry with host Dennis Scully on The Business of Home podcast.
Stump M&A team talks furniture industry turmoil on BOH Podcast
M&A experts Tim and Bo Stump dissect a chaotic time in the furniture industry with host Dennis Scully on The Business of Home podcast.
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Why M&A is Good for the Furniture Industry
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key to a healthy economy, and the furniture industry is no exception. Over the past five years, M&A transactions have played a significant role in the evolution of the furniture industry, and they will continue to shape its future for years to come.
Why M&A is Good for the Furniture Industry
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key to a healthy economy, and the furniture industry is no exception. Over the past five years, M&A transactions have played a significant role in the evolution of the furniture industry, and they will continue to shape its future for years to come.
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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.
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Putting the Recession in Perspective
by Tim Stump
Tim Stump considers the challenges alongside many of the positives in today’s economy.
Putting the Recession in Perspective
Tim Stump considers the challenges alongside many of the positives in today’s economy.
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Will China’s military drills near Taiwan affect the furniture industry?
With continued planned patrols made by China near Taiwan, how will the furniture industry be affected by the growing disruption?
Will China’s military drills near Taiwan affect the furniture industry?
With continued planned patrols made by China near Taiwan, how will the furniture industry be affected by the growing disruption?
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What does a red hot jobs report mean for the furniture industry? Industry experts weigh in
As of July 2022, employment has risen 528,000 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the unemployment rate is the best its been since February 2020. What does this mean for the furniture industry?
What does a red hot jobs report mean for the furniture industry? Industry experts weigh in
As of July 2022, employment has risen 528,000 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the unemployment rate is the best its been since February 2020. What does this mean for the furniture industry?
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Struck by the power of the ports
by Stuart Stump Mullens
A visit to the United State's fastest-growing and third-largest-by-volume container terminal reveals the powerful investment the Port of Savannah has made to maintain the accurate pace for the U.S. economy's import and export needs.
Struck by the power of the ports
A visit to the United State's fastest-growing and third-largest-by-volume container terminal reveals the powerful investment the Port of Savannah has made to maintain the accurate pace for the U.S. economy's import and export needs.
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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.
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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.
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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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A look at private equity in the furniture industry
by Bo Stump
Bo Stump dives into the increasing role private equity has played in the evolution of the residential furniture industry and M&A transactions.
A look at private equity in the furniture industry
Bo Stump dives into the increasing role private equity has played in the evolution of the residential furniture industry and M&A transactions.
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2021 Disruptions to the Home Furnishings Industry
by Stuart Stump Mullens
Stuart Stump Mullens discusses the ongoing E-commerce boom and how it's changing the Home Furnishings landscape.
2021 Disruptions to the Home Furnishings Industry
Stuart Stump Mullens discusses the ongoing E-commerce boom and how it's changing the Home Furnishings landscape.
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Why is furniture hot right now?
by Stuart Stump Mullens
Our residential furnishings industry is enjoying a surge in demand, and a lot of people don’t understand why (and wonder if it is here to stay). Here’s our take on it.
Why is furniture hot right now?
Our residential furnishings industry is enjoying a surge in demand, and a lot of people don’t understand why (and wonder if it is here to stay). Here’s our take on it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The E-Commerce Revolution
by Stuart Stump Mullens
COVID-19 has perhaps accelerated the adoption of online consumer purchasing by 10 years. The massive growth rates in 2020 of some of the largest e-commerce platforms selling furniture are staggering
The E-Commerce Revolution
COVID-19 has perhaps accelerated the adoption of online consumer purchasing by 10 years. The massive growth rates in 2020 of some of the largest e-commerce platforms selling furniture are staggering
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Profile: The Stump Companies
Nearly 50 years ago Charlotte businessman Ralph Stump founded The Stump Companies with a clear mission to provide owners of the furniture industries with real estate transactions and trusted, smart and confidential financial leadership overseeing mergers and acquisitions.
Profile: The Stump Companies
Nearly 50 years ago Charlotte businessman Ralph Stump founded The Stump Companies with a clear mission to provide owners of the furniture industries with real estate transactions and trusted, smart and confidential financial leadership overseeing mergers and acquisitions.