Wealthy shoppers are propping up the furniture industry's recovery
The article says Americans are increasing furniture purchase intent, citing the National Retail Federation. It attributes the recovery mainly to higher-income consumers. It notes recent outperformance in furniture stocks including Wayfair, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Haverty’s, Arhaus, Williams-Sonoma, RH, and Ethan Allen. Examples include Wayfair’s Perigold sales up 35% YoY and US sales up 9%.
