Adam Graham on June 16, 2022
As homeowners begin to turn their attention to improving and updating their outdoor living space in time for summer, the effects of the pandemic are still having an impact. Appetite for investing in exterior areas of the home is still higher than compared to before the pandemic, according to 87% of experts.
Alba Di Rosa on February 24, 2022
After the great shock exerted by the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, as well as on world trade, 2021 fortunately marked the beginning of a path to recovery.
Sarah Schmidt on February 15, 2022
Sustainability is key trend impacting the outdoor living market, which encompasses a variety of applications such as:
Sarah Schmidt on October 4, 2021
Continued growth in building construction and rising disposable income levels have boosted the demand for furniture in the U.S. in recent years.
As obesity rates climb and Americans age, more people are developing sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and other sleep disorders. Plus, stress in 2020 related to the presidential election, Covid-19 pandemic and recession are all contributing to more sleepless nights.
As summer approaches, trends in outdoor living spaces pique the interest of anyone looking to upgrade or remodel the exterior spaces of their homes. Outdoor living has taken on a new level of importance for people in light of events over the past year, with most people spending much more time at home.
Sarah Schmidt on May 6, 2021
Americans spent more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they didn’t just sit on the couch and watch Netflix. Many residents went to work renovating their homes, leading to record home improvement spending.
Sarah Schmidt on April 15, 2021
The demand for office furniture dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic as economic activity slowed and employees transitioned to working remotely. Businesses had little incentive to purchase furniture for empty workspaces.
Marcello Antonioni on March 30, 2021
International trade data can represent an accurate barometer of the state of the health of the global economy, even more so in the current extraordinary circumstances, that require up-to-date monitoring for companies involved in international business.
Sarah Schmidt on March 9, 2021
Before the pandemic, Becca Knoblock used to leave her house before 7 a.m. and white-knuckle her way through downtown Denver’s heavy I-25 traffic on her daily commute. Now that she works from home, she starts each day with a cup of coffee outside, where she takes a few minutes to tend her garden.
