Buying Trends 2013 | Furniture

Sales by volume for upholstered furniture grew 4% year-on-year , largely driven by a 44% surge in demand for corner sofas.

To drive value, manufacturers introduced new categories like outdoor lighting and art , noting that new accessories often became immediate best-sellers. Retail & Manufacturing Shifts Affluent Consumers Are High on Quality Product furniture buying trends 2013

This remained a dominant category, with 5.5 million households planning to purchase bedroom sets in 2013. Sales by volume for upholstered furniture grew 4%