Bedding Yearbook 2005

This special 29-page report takes a comprehensive look at bedding suppliers, producers, retailers and consumers.

Bedding Yearbook 2006

This special 22-page report takes a comprehensive look at bedding suppliers, producers, retailers and consumers.

Bedroom (Master, Other Adult, Youth/Teen) Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for bedroom (master, other adult, youth/teen) for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Furniture Today's 2006 Bedding Retail Survey

During July and August, Furniture Today surveyed bedding retailers about their operations, including bedding merchandise mix by size and type of bed

Furniture Today's Bedding Distribution Report - Furniture Stores

This six-page report presents Furniture Today's exclusive research on bedding distribution channels, including spending by channels, and breakdowns of bedding bought at furniture stores by sizes, spending, and household demographics.

Furniture Today's Bedding Update 2005

Among the topics covered in reporting by Executive Editor David Perry were: the Chinese bedding threat, mattress flammability, the fast-developing visco-elastic foam category, the continuing rise of specialty sleep, and key new product development trends.

Furniture Today's Top 10 Canadian Furniture & Bedding Resources

Furniture Today's exclusive ranking of Canada's Leading Furniture Resources ranks companies whose primary business is the manufacturing of household furniture and bedding.

Furniture Today's Top 25 Bedding Retailers 2005

This exclusive survey ranks the Top 25 bedding retailers based on estimated 2003 sales of conventional mattresses and boxsprings as well as foam bedding, futons, air beds, adjustable beds and waterbeds.

Furniture Today's Top 25 Bedding Retailers 2006

This exclusive Furniture Today survey ranks the Top 25 U.S. bedding retailers based on estimated 2005 sales of conventional mattresses and box springs, foam bedding, futons, airbeds, adjustable beds and waterbeds. (Originally published August 14, 2006.)

Furniture Todays' Bedding Distribution Report - Alternate Channels

This exclusive consumer data originates from the responses of 31,505 households to a survey conducted in December 2002 and January 2003.

Furniture Todays' Bedding Distribution Report - Specialty Stores

This report extracts relevant data to look at consumer buying trends for bedding purchased through specialty stores, which were the second largest distribution channel for bedding purchases in 2002 and 2003.

Furniture|Today's Bedding Update Oct. 2006

David Perry's coverage of the bedding industry during the October High Point market period addressed several key issues facing the industry.

Inside China's Bedding Industry 2006

Bedding Editor David Perry recently returned from a weeklong trip to China, where he visited mattress factories and foam and fiber suppliers.

Retail Ideas - Bedding 2002

This first issue of Retail Ideas zeroes in on the bedding category with ideas for sales, advertising and merchandising.

Top 15 U.S. Bedding Producers 2006

Furniture Today's ranking of the Top 15 Bedding Producers ranks companies according to 2005 U.S. wholesale bedding shipments.

Casual Living 2003 Imports Report

The seven-page report on the changing face of importing includes a survey of U.S. outdoor furniture imports.

Casual Living's 2004 Universe Study

Provides sales totals for casual home furnishings in 2003 at retail, as well as percentage and dollar breakdowns by specific casual products and through all distribution channels.

Casual Living's 2005 "100 Powerhouse Specialists"

Profiles casual furniture specialty retailers who are significant players within the domain of casual furniture and accessories.

Casual Living's 2005 Consumer Buying Trends

This exclusive consumer data originates from the responses of 2,500 households to a survey conducted in January 2005.

Casual Living's 2005 Grill Survey

The survey breaks down grill sales by geographical and metropolitan region and predicts sales growth for various regions, cities, demographics, and by types of products at various price points.

Casual Living's 2006 "100 Powerhouse Specialists"

Casual Living's Powerhouse 100 report lists casual furniture specialty retailers who are significant players within the domain of casual furniture and accessories.

Casual Living's 2006 Big Box Report

This exclusive survey ranks the top U.S. Big Box retailers by their 2005 sales of outdoor furniture.

Casual Living's 2006 Fabric Survey & Showcase

The best-selling fabric patterns and colors for outdoor seating; both sling and cushion seating.

Casual Living's Consumer Buying Trends - Grills

A comprehensive look at the demographics of American households that shopped for and/or purchased grills in 2002 and 2003.

Casual Living's Exclusive 2006 Store Performance Survey

The report includes charts showing sales results comparisons; merchandise mixes by category, price points and sources; space allocation; sales by transaction type; and other operational items; and payroll breakdowns.

Casual Living's Imports Update

Changes in levels of imported casual furnishings from 1998 to 2004, updated percentages of imports by country and material, and changes in dollar values by category.

Casual Living's Internet Survey Report

Slightly more than two-thirds of stores that carry casual furniture and accessories have a Web site...

Casual Living's Resource Guide 2006

This 124-page book is a complete guide to the casual furnishings industry.

Casual Living's Store Forecast 2002

Survey of retailers about the leisure products they carried, which categories they were planning to add during 2002 and much more.

Area Rugs Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for area rugs for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Barbeque Grills Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for barbeque grills for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Curios Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for curios for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Desks and Other Home Office Furniture Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for desks and other home office furniture for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Dining furniture (Kitchen/dinette, dining room) Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for dining furniture (Kitchen/dinette, dining room) for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Entertainment Centers Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for entertainment centers for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Futons Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for futons for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Lamps Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for lamps for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Mattresses Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for mattresses for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Motion Sofas Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for motion sofas for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Occasional Tables Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for occasional tables for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Outdoor Furniture Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for outdoor furniture for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Pillows and Throws Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for pillows and throws for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Recliners Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for recliners for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Sofa Sleepers Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for sofa sleepers for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Stationary Sofas Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for stationary sofas for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Swivel and Glider Rockers Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for swivel and glider rockers for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Total Household Furniture & Bedding Product Potential Report

Total of what's reported in the other reports (all furniture and bedding) plus other data, not elsewhere classified.

Consumer Buying Trends 2003 Reports

Consumer Buying Trends Finance Report 2006

4,500 U.S. households were surveyed to examine home furnishings shopping and purchasing patterns for the 12 months, September 2004 through August 2005, including how they paid for their home furnishings purchases.

Consumer Buying Trends: Big Box Stores

Casual Living's exclusive survey ranks the top five U.S. big box retailers by 2005 sales of outdoor furniture.

Consumer Buying Trends: Dining Room

Survey examines home furnishings shopping and purchasing patterns in 2004 and buying plans for 2005, as well as how much they spent and plan to spend for each product.

Consumer Buying Trends: Outdoor Furniture

Casual Living's exclusive Consumer BuyingTrends Survey is based on responses from 1,135 households to a survey conducted in August and September 2005.

Furniture Today's 2004 Consumer Buying Trends Survey - Upholstery

National Family Opinion polled 50,000 households to find out about home furnishings shopping and purchasing patterns in 2002 and buying plans for 2003.

Furniture Today's Consumer Buying Trends - Bedroom

Examines home furnishings shopping and purchasing patterns in 2004 and buying plans for 2005, as well as how much they spent and plan to spend for each product category.

Canada's Top 10 Furniture & Bedding Retailers

This exclusive survey ranks Canada's leading retailers based on estimated 2003 sales of furniture and bedding.

Delivery to the Customer: Industry Practices and Problems

Industry practices relating to home delivery: how retailers deal with customer complaints, train and pay delivery personnel, save money and increase customer satisfaction.

Fastest Growing Top 100 Furniture Stores - 2006

Furniture Today's exclusive report spotlighting the fastest-growing furniture stores.

Furniture Store Performance Report

Furniture Today's 14th annual Furniture Store Performance Report provides an overview of furniture store operations and financial results and offers store owners and managers benchmarks to measure their store's performance.

Furniture Today - The List 2005

Exclusive compilation from reports published in the 2005 issues of Furniture Today concerning top industry players, including our Top 100 furniture stores, Top 25 retailers, Fastest-Growing Retailers, and more.

Furniture Today - The List 2006

Furniture Today's exclusive compilation from reports published in the 2006 issues of Furniture Today concerning top industry players.

Furniture Today Financial Scorecard 2005

Furniture Today's annual scorecard report features analysis of publicly held retailers, manufacturers and suppliers in the furniture industry.

Furniture Today Retail Planning Guide 2006

Furniture Today's Retail Planning Guide 2006 includes our analyses of the year that was 2005 and our outlook for 2006.

Furniture Today Special Report on Imports

Furniture Today's exclusive imports/exports report is based on the dollar values declared by importers and exporters to the U.S. Customs Service.

Furniture Today's 2006 Case Goods Style Survey

The sales experiences of more than 1,900 stores are the basis of the data relating to market share and identification of the styles showing the fastest sales growth in Furniture Today's exclusive Case Goods Style Survey.

Furniture Today's 2006 Economic Outlook

The 2006 Economic Outlook Survey was compiled by Furnture Today's Director of Market Research

Furniture Today's 2006 Furniture Store Performance Report

Looks at operations in the industry's largest channel of distribution, providing standards to judge profitability, merchandise mix and price-point structure, sourcing, employment and advertising practices.

Furniture Today's 2006 Top 25 Retail Giants

Exclusive report on the Top Retail Giants ranks Top 25 U.S. furniture and bedding retailers, Top 5 lifestyle furniture stores, Top 5 discount department stores.

Furniture Today's 2006 Upholstery Style Survey

This exclusive upholstery fabric and style report is based on Furniture Today's survey of furniture retailers offering upholstery products conducted during August and September.

Furniture Today's Antidumping Review

Furniture Today's extensive coverage of the antidumping petition can be followed in this compilation of our news stories and columns from the last 13 months.

Furniture Today's Asian Connections 2006

Examines the complexities of these relationships as well as the challenges and benefits they offer to companies that source product from Asia.

Furniture Today's Beyond the Top 100 - 2005

Beyond the Top 100, lists 100 independent furniture stores that are significant players in their respective markets.

Furniture Today's Beyond the Top 100 - 2006

Beyond the Top 100, lists 100 independent furniture stores that are significant players in their respective markets.

Furniture Today's Distribution Channel Report 2003

Furniture Today market research estimated the percentage of furniture and bedding sales through each distribution channel using a variety of sources.

Furniture Today's Executive Compensation Survey

Salaries and compensation packages for top furniture and bedding executives in 2004.

Furniture Today's How To Market Your Furniture In The U.S.

The exclusive guide to selling your furniture in the world's largest and most complex market.

Furniture Today's Retail Ideas - Warranties & Protection

This second edition of Retail Ideas discusses some of the management, marketing and sales issues surrounding warranty programs.

Furniture Today's Salary Scorecard for 2005

This report was compiled by examining proxy statements, annual reports and other financial reports

Furniture Today's Special Report on Retail Finance

Furniture Today takes an in-depth look at retail finance and the available choices.

Furniture Today's The Asian Connection - 2004

A package of articles on Importing from Asia that includes an overview of the global economy and how it impacts the furniture industry.

Furniture Today's Top 100 Furniture Stores - 2006

Furniture Today's exclusive top 100 listing ranks furniture stores by sales of furniture, bedding and decorative accessories, including fabric and furniture protection and warranties.

Furniture Today's Top 25 Furniture Sources for U.S. Market - 2006

Furniture Today's Top 25 Furniture Manufacturers and Importers ranks companies according to 2005 furniture shipments to the United States.

Furniture Today's Top Retail Giants 2005

Furniture Today's exclusive survey of the Top Retail Giants.

Furniture Today's Vietnam Report

A package of articles and reports on the furniture industry in Vietnam.

Latin American Sourcing

All about sourcing, relationships, logistics, networking, and case studies.

2007 Gifts & Decorative Accessories Buyer's Guide

204 pages of listings, including: vendors, product categories (from accent furniture to toys and games, store supplies, manufacturers' representatives, industry associations, regional marts, trade show calendars: both US and international, trade show organizers: both US and international.

Gifts and Decorative Accessories 2006 Buyers Guide

240 pages of listings, including: vendors, product categories (from accent furniture to toys and games, store supplies, manufacturers' representatives, industry associations and much more.

Gifts and Decorative Accessories Going to Market 2006

How many buyers plan to show up at the winter trade markets? Will they change their buying patterns? How much are they ready to spend?

Gifts and Decorative Accessories Today's Gift Retailer 2006

Gifts and Decorative Accessories survey of 170 specialty retail stores appeared in the June and July issues, and this year's sample of retailers is a more diverse group than in years past.

Gifts and Decorative Accessories Today's Gift Retailer 2005

Gifts and Decorative Accessories survey of 170 specialty retail stores appeared in the June and July issues, and covers product categories carried, best-selling price points, product sourcing, vendor selection, catalogs and the Internet, and in-store operations.

Gifts and Decorative Accessories Trends Report 2006

Our annual look at trends and forecasts for the upcoming year is based on two main sources: a survey of gift and home accent vendors, conducted by our research department, and a visit by our editors to the fall High Point furniture market.

Saavy Staffing Solutions by Carol L Schroeder

Ten articles on employee relations that cover more than 20 topics, from hiring holiday help to dealing with conflicts.

Visual Merchandising by Linda Cahan

Ten articles on display techniques covering topics from the power of color to renovating your entire store.

Home Accents Today Soft Goods Portfolio & Registry of Sources

A nine-page report from the editors of Home Accents Today, featuring articles analyzing the soft goods market and style trends in soft goods, a portfolio illustrating the hottest style trends, and a registry of sources.

HAT & FT October 2006 Market Overview

Our editorial and research team have combined their efforts to give you a 16-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 Top 50 Home Accent Retailers 2006

Home Accent Today's exclusive survey of the Top 50 Home Accent Retailers ranks the top U.S. retailers by their 2005 sales of home accents.

Home Accents 50 Retail Stars for 2006

The 50 Stars share all similar characteristics, but also are fiercely independent in their approaches to retailing.

Home Accents Today 2006 Wall Décor Portfolio & Registry of sources

Includes articles on business trends in wall decor sales; shopper profile; registry of sources for wall decor products; and a portfolio illustrating current styles.

Home Accents Today 2004 Universe Study

The 2004 Universe Study breaks down the home accent universe into 10 product categories

Home Accents Today 2006 Buyer's Guide

Our editorial and research team have combined their efforts to give you an 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 and Furniture Today's April 2006 Market Overview

Our editorial and research team have combined their efforts to give you an 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 Permanent Botanicals Portfolio & Registry of Sources

Includes the registry of sources for permanent botanical products, an article on the permanent botanicals category, and a portfolio of products illustrating current styles.

Home Accents Today's 2005 Consumer Buying Trends Report

This survey presents a comprehensive look at the demographics of American households that are shopping for and purchasing home accents.

Home Accents Today's 2005 Tabletop Portfolio & Registry of Sources

Includes a report on style directions in tabletop; a three-page registry of sources for tabletop products; and a portfolio illustrating current styles.

Home Accents Today's 2006 Retail Survey

In an exclusive survey, Home Accents Today surveyed retailers about their merchandise mix, buying practices, store operations, advertising policies and employee practices. More than 300 retailers, representing more than 720 retail stores, responded to the mail survey in March and April.

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 - Home Accent/Gift Store

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 - 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 - 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 Channel Report - Furniture Stores

This report takes a closer look at home accent sales through the furniture store channel.

HAT Consumer Buying Trends 2006 - Gen Y vs. Baby Boomers

This exclusive consumer data originates from the responses of 1,135 households to a survey conducted in August and September 2005.

HAT 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.

HAT Exclusive Licensing Survey

We've taken an in-depth look at licensing in our exclusive report for which we surveyed retailers, vendors and licensors about the role of licensed product in the home accents industry.

HAT 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.

HAT Metro Report 2006

Home Accents Today has compiled an exclusive report on the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the four regions of the country and their buying power for area rugs, lamps, wall decor and decorative pillows/throws.

HAT Special Report - Lamps & Lighting

This Special Report breaks down lamps and lighting fixtures into subcategories Floor Lamp/Torchiere, Table Lamp, Desk/Reading Lamp, Small Accent Lamp, Chandelier and Wall Sconce.

HAT Special Report on Accent Furniture

The report gives relevant information about accent furniture consumers and breaks down accent furniture into four categories, to show purchasing patterns for each.

HAT Top 50 Home Accent Retailers 2005

Home Accent Today's exclusive survey of the Top 50 Home Accent Retailers ranks the top U.S. retailers by their 2004 sales of home accents.

Lamps & Lighting Portfolio & Registry of Sources 2005

Includes the registry of sources for lamps and lighting products, articles on style trends and marketing, a portfolio of products illustrating the significant trends, and research on the demographics of consumers buying lamps.

The Luxury Report

The Luxury Report is a package of articles, reports, and research examining the luxury market.

2005 Home Textiles Today Top 50 Home Textile Retailers

The name says it all: 2005 Home Textiles Today Top 50 Home Textile Retailers.

2006 Home Textiles Today Top 50 Home Textile Retailers

All new for '06... Home Textiles Today Top 50 Home Textile Retailers

Infant and Nursery Furniture Product Potential Report

Sales estimates and projections for infant and nursery furniture for more than 900 metropolitan areas and for the 50 states.

Kids Retail Giants - 2006

Kids Today's exclusive survey ranks the top 20 U.S. retailers by 2005 sales of kids home furnishings.

Kids Textile Titans

Lists 20 leading kids textile producers with sales information.

Kids Today "By the Numbers Report"

This combo report features three of our exclusive research reports from Kids Today.

Kids Today - Leading Infant Bedroom Mfrs - 2005

Kids Today's exclusive feature lists leading infant bedroom furniture producers.

Kids Today Combo Report

The Infant Furniture Sales for 2005 presents the total amount of sales by state for 2005, plus projections for 2010.

Kids Today Consumer Buying Trends

Kids Today's exclusive Consumer Buying Trends Survey presents a comprehensive look at the demographics of U.S. households that are shopping for and purchasing infant/nursery furniture, youth/teen bedroom and glider rockers.

Kids Today Consumer Buying Trends - Infant Furniture 2005

This exclusive consumer data originates from the responses of 2,500 households to a survey conducted in January 2005.

Kids Today Expectant Moms Buying Report

Some good news for the baby products industry comes out of the most recent Baby Products Tracking Study conducted by Pennington, N.J.-based David Burnett & Associates for American Baby magazine.

Kids Today Leading Youth Bedroom Producers

This exclusive report lists leading youth bedroom furniture producers.

Kids Today Top Gear Companies - 2005

Kids Today's exclusive survey ranks the top three infant gear manufacturers by estimated 2003 revenues of infant gear products.

Kids Today Kids Specialty Stores

Kids Today's exclusive survey ranks the top three infant gear manufacturers by estimated 2003 revenues of infant gear products.

The Perfect Home Book Series: Complete Collection The Perfect Home Book Series: Living in Style

Hundreds of Home furnishings industry professionals were polled to find out exactly what defines 'the perfect home'.

The Perfect Home Book Series: Making Room For Kids

Making Room For Kids takes parents and grandparents through a variety of furnishing choices available for the various stages of a child's development.

The Perfect Home Book Series: Best of Style

In Volume III of The Perfect Home series, the author shares with you examples of furntiure that have had the greatest impact on current styling in home furnishings.

The Perfect Home Book Series: Celebrity Designer Collections

Celebrity Designer Collections embraces not only the design ideas but the heritage and philosophy of well-known designers.

Playthings Consumer Toy Report

A survey of nearly 6,000 consumers in North America, covering a variety of topics such as average yearly spending for toys. Also discusses the decision-making process for toy buying and toys relative to behavior. (Web exclusive)

Playthings State of the Industry Report - 2005

An exclusive, comprehensive overview of the toy industry during 2005, plus projections for the future. (Originally published in Nov. 2005)

Playthings Kaleidoscope Kids

Playthings' "Kaleidoscope Kids" Report has the vital information to help you track the shifting demographics of the children's market, from its expanding size to its increasingly diverse ethnic/racial and cultural makeup. (Web exclusive)

Market Potential Reports (US Cities)

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