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Spring High Point Market Overview: April 2013 , Furniture/Today's edit and research team put together a market overview during High Point market twice a year. This market's report presents the must-know information during the April 2013 High Point market. The exclusive report include details about housing trends; consumers and retail, including consumer confidence, top 5 products consumers plan to buy in 2013, unemployment figures, furniture and bedding channels of distribution, household debt data and online furniture buyers; information about Washington, D.C., including vies of the fiscal cliff and sequester, reasons Americans are cutting back and the Affordable Health Care Act; and key indicators from Wall Street, including the Dow Jones Index.

Home Accents Retail Stars for 2013 , The Retail Stars list recognizes independent brick-and-mortar retailers of home accents, including furniture stores and interior design boutiques, who are creative in their merchandising, contributing to their communities and distinguishing themselves from the competition.

Home Accents Today's Consumer Buying Trends , In 2012, 15.2 million U.S. consumers bought an area rug, making it the hottest home accent product according to Home Accents Today's exclusive Consumer Buying Trends survey. In 2010, the last time we conducted this study; only 11.1 million consumers purchased a rug, as buyers were still in the middle of their recession-induced hibernation.

Home Accents Today's 2012 Universe Study , The 2012 Universe Study breaks the home accent universe into seven product categories: Decorative Accessories, Accent Furniture, Lamps, Wall Decor, Area Rugs, Lighting Fixtures and Permanent Botanicals. Estimated 2012 total sales are provided for each product category, along with 2011 estimated sales by distribution channels. It's been two years since the last Home Accents Today Universe Study was published. And while the feeling that the U.S. economy is still seriously underperforming remains even now, the industry and our overall economy has come a great distance over the past two years. All this economic improvement, happily, translates to improvement in the home accents business as well. We estimate the 2012 Home Accents overall Universe to be $57.15 billion, an improvement of 4% over 2011.

Fall High Point Market Overview: The 10 market factors, October 2012 , Furniture/Today's edit and research team put together a market overview during High Point market twice a year. This market's report presents the 10 things to know during the October market.

10. Small business lending
9. China and imports
8. Made in the USA
7. Housing
6. Unemployment
5. Consumer target: the middle class
4. Online shopping
3. The Election
2. Consumer confidence & retail
1. Product & style trends - the key style directions for the October market

Home Accents Today Consumer Report, 2012 , Style trumps everything else, according to consumers. In fact, 93% choose home furnishings based on a product's style and design. That's one of the key findings from Home Accents Today and New York-based Apartment Therapy's exclusive 2012 survey.

Home Accents Today Imports report, 2012 , Aggregated 2011 U.S. imports for home accent products were $14.3 billion, up 10% from $13.0 billion in 2010. Figures, gathered by Home Accents Today's research department, are for the categories of area rugs, lamps, lighting, mirrors, permanent botanicals, wall decor and decorative accessories, including sculptures, statuaries, statuettes and other household decorative ornaments.

Home Accents Today Retail Store Operations Survey, 2012 , Business is looking up! 2011 sales were higher than 2010, according to six out of 10 retailers responding to Home Accents Today exclusive 2012 Store Operations Survey. And, nearly eight out of 10 home accent stores predict 2012 sales will be higher than last year. 2011 total revenues increased by a median of 12% and this year's optimistic retailers expect sales to increase by a median of 10%.

Spring High Point Market Overview: The 10 market factors, April 2012 , Each High Point market, Furniture/Today's edit and research team put together a market overview. This year's report focuses on the 10 things to know during market. It presents the furniture industry's leading internal issues, including China, Made in America, price increases, retail expansions and investing in High Point; the top external issues, including stats on housing, unemployment, consumer confidence and the Millennials; and a style round-up of product introductions new and hot this market.

Home Accents Today Census Report 2012 , Home Accents Today published a compilation of 2010 Census data on a number of key economic indicators, such as total population, income, education and housing. The South is the fastest-growing region y'all, with a 14.3% increase in population from 2000, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Survey. The West is the second fastest-growing region, with a 13.8% increase. Among the fastest-growing states Nevada ranks No. 1 with 35.1% increase in the number of people from 2000 to 2010.

Home Accents Today's Consumer Views: Accent Tables , Durability is the most important feature consumers are looking for when shopping for accent tables. That’s the opinion of seven out of ten consumers answering Home Accents Today and HGTV's 2011 Consumer Views Survey.

Home Accents Today's Consumer Buying Trends: Framed Art , Nearly seven million U.S. households purchased framed wall art in 2010 and another five million have plans to buy this year. That's according to the findings of Home Accents Today's exclusive Consumer Buying Trends survey, which was conducted in late 2010 among a nationally-representative sample of 2,500 U.S. households.

Home Accents Today's Consumer Buying Trends: Mirrors , Nearly 6 million U.S. households shopped for a mirror last year and three out of four of those shoppers bought one. This exclusive data is part of the findings from Home Accents Today’s 2011 Consumer Buying Trends survey, conducted last December among a nationally-representative sample of 2,500 U.S. households.

Home Accents Today's Consumer Buying Trends: Area Rugs , Area rugs were on the shopping lists of 14.9 million U.S. households last year, with 11.2 million following through and making a purchase. That’s the finding from Home Accents Today’s exclusive Consumer Buying Trends survey, conducted last December among a nationally-representative sample of 2,500 U.S. households.

Consumer Buying Trends, 2013 , In this exclusive 93-page report, Furniture/Today presents the most detailed information available on consumer furniture shopping and buying plans, including specific data for the 22 home furnishings products of: bedding, master bedroom, youth/other adult bedroom, formal dining, casual dining, occasional tables, desks, curios, entertainment furniture, stationary sofas, motion sofas, reclining chairs, stationary chairs, outdoor dining sets, outdoor conversation groups, area rugs, lamps, mirrors, framed art, top-of-bed linens, sleep pillows and mattress protectors/encasements.

Home Accents Today's 2010 Universe Study , The 2010 Universe Study breaks the home accent universe into seven product categories: Decorative Accessories, Accent Furniture, Lamps, Wall Decor, Area Rugs, Lighting Fixtures and Permanent Botanicals. Estimated 2010 total sales are provided for each product category, along with 2010 estimated sales by distribution channels.

Home Accent Today's Top 50 Home Accents Retailers 2010 , Home Accent Today’s exclusive survey of the Top 50 Home Accent Retailers ranks the top U.S. retailers by their 2009 sales of home accents.

Home Accents Today Retail Operations Survey , What are the leading home accent categories carried by retailers? Which price points are the best-selling? How much space do stores devote to merchandise? Which advertising methods do home accent retailers use? These questions and more are answered here in Home Accents Today’s exclusive 2010 Retail Operations Survey. Home accent retailers within the results include home accent and gift specialists, interior designers and full-line furniture stores.

Home Accents Today Area Rug Market Projections , Consumer spending in the U.S. on area rugs is expected to increase by 12.3% over the next five years according to the most recent projections by New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI). The report includes state-by-state estimates of 2009 area rug sales, along with projections of 2014 sales. It also includes sales and projections for the fastest-growing metros and metros with the largest sales volume.

Home Accents Today Metro Markets: Lamps , According to the most recent projections by New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI), lamp sales are expected to grow by 14.1% over the next five years. The report includes state-by-state estimates of 2009 lamp sales and projections of 2014 sales. It also includes sales and projections for the fastest-growing markets within each of the four census regions and the fastest-growing metros.

Home Accents Today Wall Decor Projections 2010 , Wall décor sales in the U.S. are expected to increase by 14.7% over the next five years according to the most recent forecasts by New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI). The report includes 2009 wall decor sales estimates and projections of 2014 sales by state as well as the fastest-growing markets in each region.

Home Accents Today's: The 2010 Consumer , In order to better understand how the recession has affected the consumer’s overall spending habits and shopping and buying habits for home furnishings, Home Accents Today’s sister publication, Furniture/Today fielded an online survey in September in partnership with HGTV. The survey launched as part of HGTV’s Ideas newsletter in September.

How’s Business? Home accent retailers weigh in , This exclusive survey asked home accent retailers how they were coping with the economy, more specifically about their 2009 versus 2008 annual sales, inventory levels, reordering behavior and buying position. They may have been struggling but they’re encouraged about the future and hopeful about their buying position as they look towards markets early in the New Year. Retailers shared specific survival strategies and changes they’ve made in their market attendance and market shopping practices. Queried about plans for upcoming markets, retailers reported on which products they will add, drop or stand pat on and what price points they will be looking for at market.

Fall High Point Market Overview: The 10 market factors, October 2012 , Furniture/Today's edit and research team put together a market overview during High Point market twice a year. This market's report presents the 10 things to know during the October market.

10. Small business lending
9. China and imports
8. Made in the USA
7. Housing
6. Unemployment
5. Consumer target: the middle class
4. Online shopping
3. The Election
2. Consumer confidence & retail
1. Product & style trends - the key style directions for the October market

Home Accents Today and Furniture Today's April 2009 Market Overview , This report offers an exclusive, comprehensive look into the current state of the furniture industry. Our editorial and research team worked together to provide key external drivers of our business sector, including the results of our recent survey of retailers, manufacturers and sales reps regarding strategies and plans for weathering the current economic downturn.
Home Accents Today's 2012 Universe Study , The 2012 Universe Study breaks the home accent universe into seven product categories: Decorative Accessories, Accent Furniture, Lamps, Wall Decor, Area Rugs, Lighting Fixtures and Permanent Botanicals. Estimated 2012 total sales are provided for each product category, along with 2011 estimated sales by distribution channels. It's been two years since the last Home Accents Today Universe Study was published. And while the feeling that the U.S. economy is still seriously underperforming remains even now, the industry and our overall economy has come a great distance over the past two years. All this economic improvement, happily, translates to improvement in the home accents business as well. We estimate the 2012 Home Accents overall Universe to be $57.15 billion, an improvement of 4% over 2011.
Home Accents Today Permanent Botantical Portfolio & Registry of Sources 2008 , Home Accent's Today Permanent Botanical Portfolio originally published in December 2008 print issue provides photoes of the latest styles in permanent botanicals plus a registry of sources for permanent botanicals with contact for over 35 companies.
Home Accents Today's Lamps & Lighting Portfolio , Home Accents Today's Accent Lamp & LIghting Portfolio provides photos of the latest styles in lamps and lighting plus a registry of sources for lamps and lighting with contacts for over 100 companies.
Exclusive 2008 Fall Market Overview from Furniture|Today and Home Accents Today , Whether you went to the October High Point Market, or just want to know the current state of the furniture industry, Furniture Today and Home Accents Today's Fall 2008 Market Overview has the comprehensive details you need. Our editorial and research team have combined their efforts to give you a 14-page in-depth analysis of our business sector, including the results of our recent survey of retailers, manufacturers and sales reps on how business has been and what their strategies are for the next year.
HAT HGTV Consumer Views , Home Accents Today, in partnership with HGTV, surveyed consumers via an online survey linked to HGTV’s Ideas newsletter in May 2008.
Home Accents Today Portfolio: Accent Furniture , Home Accent's Today Accent Furniture Portfolio originally published in September 2008 print issue provides photos of the latest styles in accent furniture plus a registry of sources for accent furniture with contact for over 100 companies.
Home Accents Retail Stars for 2013 , The Retail Stars list recognizes independent brick-and-mortar retailers of home accents, including furniture stores and interior design boutiques, who are creative in their merchandising, contributing to their communities and distinguishing themselves from the competition.
Home Accents Today 2007 Internet Survey , This exclusive survey covers the effects of the Internet on the home accents industry.
Exclusive 2008 Fall Market Overview from Furniture|Today and Home Accents Today , Whether you went to the October High Point Market, or just want to know the current state of the furniture industry, Furniture Today and Home Accents Today's Fall 2008 Market Overview has the comprehensive details you need. Our editorial and research team have combined their efforts to give you a 14-page in-depth analysis of our business sector, including the results of our recent survey of retailers, manufacturers and sales reps on how business has been and what their strategies are for the next year.

Home Accents Today Consumer Buying Trends by Retail Channel This exclusive consumer analysis is based on the responses of 2,501 households to a survey conducted in March 2007.
Home Accents Today and Furniture Today's April 2009 Market Overview , This report offers an exclusive, comprehensive look into the current state of the furniture industry. Our editorial and research team worked together to provide key external drivers of our business sector, including the results of our recent survey of retailers, manufacturers and sales reps regarding strategies and plans for weathering the current economic downturn.

Home Accents Retail Stars for 2013 , The Retail Stars list recognizes independent brick-and-mortar retailers of home accents, including furniture stores and interior design boutiques, who are creative in their merchandising, contributing to their communities and distinguishing themselves from the competition.

Home Accents Today's Exclusive Rep Survey , This survey reports reps' impressions of the state of the home accent industry and includes their projections of sales in thirteen product categories as well as reporting on their views of various issues pertaining to the business.

Home Accents Today's Channel Report - Lifestyle Stores , The report breaks down the channel to show the most frequently purchased home accents in the channel, the demographics of buyers and key price points for the most commonly purchased items.

Home Accents Today's Channel Report - Home Accent/Gift Stores , This report breaks down sales in Home Accent/Gift Stores, showing the most frequently purchased items, key price points for the top-selling items and the demographics of Home Accent/Gift Store buyers.

Home Accents Today's Channel Report- Furniture Stores , This report takes a closer look at home accent sales through the furniture store channel.

Home Accents Today's Channel Report - Direct-to-Consumer , This report takes a closer look at home accent sales through the Direct-to-Consumer Channel, breaking down sales by product categories and looking at the demographics of purchasers as well as price points and quantities purchased.

Home Accents Today's Channel Report -- Discount Dept. Stores/Off-price Retailers , This report takes a closer look at home accent sales through the discount dept. store/off-price retailer Channel, breaking down sales by product categories and looking at the demographics of purchasers as well as price points and quantities purchased.

Home Accents Today's Distribution Channel Report - Department Stores , This reports takes a closer look at home accent sales through the department store channel, breaking down sales by product categories and looking at the demographics of purchasers as well as price points and quantities purchased.

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