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The Stump team attends furniture and design markets globally, interviewing hundreds of CEOs, annually. They consistently engage deeply with strategic buyers, private equity firms and family offices to identify the next generation of investors for the furniture industry. The Stump teams’ demonstrated levels of knowledge and experience in the marketplace is unparalleled.
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Spring High Point Market - April 2019
The general sentiment was that the furniture industry is in transition and management teams need constant vigilance and a willingness to adapt to succeed in this rapidly changing environment.
Spring High Point Market - April 2019
The general sentiment was that the furniture industry is in transition and management teams need constant vigilance and a willingness to adapt to succeed in this rapidly changing environment.
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Starting the Year Strong – The Winter Market Lineup
ur team kicked off 2019 with a flurry of travel. January’s tradeshow gauntlet was in full force with back to back shows for three consecutive weeks. The Vegas market this week was the highlight.
Starting the Year Strong – The Winter Market Lineup
ur team kicked off 2019 with a flurry of travel. January’s tradeshow gauntlet was in full force with back to back shows for three consecutive weeks. The Vegas market this week was the highlight.
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Stump Market Minute: April 28, 2020
Today would be the last day of the Spring High Point Market, so we wanted to update everyone on the major themes we are hearing from our clients and friends, based on numerous calls over the last few weeks.
Stump Market Minute: April 28, 2020
Today would be the last day of the Spring High Point Market, so we wanted to update everyone on the major themes we are hearing from our clients and friends, based on numerous calls over the last few weeks.
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Stump Market Minute: The Rise of eCommerce
Stuart Stump Mullens shares analysis and insight into the rise of eCommerce in the Home Furnishings industry.
Stump Market Minute: The Rise of eCommerce
Stuart Stump Mullens shares analysis and insight into the rise of eCommerce in the Home Furnishings industry.
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The Chicago Office Show: NEOCON, June 2019
Neocon was upbeat and well attended again this year. Our discussions with clients and prospects during our 48 hours in Chicago confirm that most are doing well in this up-cycle, despite the headwinds of Chinese tariffs and the unavailability of labor.
The Chicago Office Show: NEOCON, June 2019
Neocon was upbeat and well attended again this year. Our discussions with clients and prospects during our 48 hours in Chicago confirm that most are doing well in this up-cycle, despite the headwinds of Chinese tariffs and the unavailability of labor.
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Vegas 2020 - Strong Foot Traffic, High Customer Acquisition, and Double-digit Growth.
The 2020 Winter Market lived up to the hype. Most hallways were full of buyers and industry players, with exhibitors happily showing updated product lines in busy showrooms.
Vegas 2020 - Strong Foot Traffic, High Customer Acquisition, and Double-digit Growth.
The 2020 Winter Market lived up to the hype. Most hallways were full of buyers and industry players, with exhibitors happily showing updated product lines in busy showrooms.
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Vegas Market Recap
The Stump team spent three days at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, and it was the best its...
Vegas Market Recap
The Stump team spent three days at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, and it was the best its...
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Vegas Market Recap Jan 2022
The Stump team attended the semiannual Furniture Market at the Las Vegas World Market Center this week and was pleasantly surprised by the attendance and upbeat attitudes.
Vegas Market Recap Jan 2022
The Stump team attended the semiannual Furniture Market at the Las Vegas World Market Center this week and was pleasantly surprised by the attendance and upbeat attitudes.
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Vegas Markets Recap
The Stump team traveled to Las Vegas this week to attend the back-to-back residential market and the hospitality show.
Vegas Markets Recap
The Stump team traveled to Las Vegas this week to attend the back-to-back residential market and the hospitality show.
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What a market! BDNY 2019
We continue to see supply chains shift − to Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia – and the capacity constraint repercussions. There is also significant interest toward North American manufacturing.
What a market! BDNY 2019
We continue to see supply chains shift − to Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia – and the capacity constraint repercussions. There is also significant interest toward North American manufacturing.
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Winter Las Vegas Market - Jan. 2018
The Las Vegas market was busy and upbeat – the halls felt packed and energetic. There were even rumors that this market set attendance records!
Winter Las Vegas Market - Jan. 2018
The Las Vegas market was busy and upbeat – the halls felt packed and energetic. There were even rumors that this market set attendance records!
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Winter Las Vegas Market - January 2016
We are pleased to welcome Stuart (Stump) Mullens to our firm as Vice President and a principal in the firm. Stuart continues the 3rd generation development of future leaders of The Stump Companies.
Winter Las Vegas Market - January 2016
We are pleased to welcome Stuart (Stump) Mullens to our firm as Vice President and a principal in the firm. Stuart continues the 3rd generation development of future leaders of The Stump Companies.
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Winter Las Vegas Market - January 2017
The Las Vegas Market continues to be an important market. The crowds were good and most exhibitors and visitors were optimistic about the coming year. After a year of relatively flat growth and negative political noise, people seemed ready to hit the ground running this year.
Winter Las Vegas Market - January 2017
The Las Vegas Market continues to be an important market. The crowds were good and most exhibitors and visitors were optimistic about the coming year. After a year of relatively flat growth and negative political noise, people seemed ready to hit the ground running this year.