{"id":12178,"date":"2017-11-22T13:35:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T21:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/industry-challenges-building-a-bright-future-in-the-furniture-sector"},"modified":"2023-04-04T02:16:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T09:16:10","slug":"industry-challenges-building-bright-future-furniture-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/industry-challenges-building-bright-future-furniture-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Bright Future in the Furniture Sector | OroCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe only constant is change\u201d &#8211; Heraclitus said back in 450 BC. It was as true then, as it is today. Whether it\u2019s B2B or B2C, business is changing. To help you keep up, we\u2019re taking a look at challenges faced by different industries. We\u2019ll assess the state of the industry, highlight key trends, and show where digitizing will give you a competitive edge. Today we start with the furniture industry. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The State of Furniture Industry <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outlook for the furniture industry<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is bright as the furniture market has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/katana.media\/blog\/furniture-industry-trends-report-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing steadily since 2009<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sales in the furniture and home furnishings sector in the US alone are projected to increase <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furnituretoday.com\/article\/528617-research-furniture-and-bedding-sales-projected-grow-196-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.6%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2020 totaling $<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furnituretoday.com\/article\/528617-research-furniture-and-bedding-sales-projected-grow-196-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">122<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> billion. In 2015, the furniture industry <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cit.com\/thought-leadership\/furniture-industry-trends-analysis-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was outperforming the economy as a whole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a rate of 2 to 1. This positive growth trend is expected to continue with strong support from sales in the bedroom and dining room departments. 2017 was a year for increased production and revenue for furniture manufacturers. In addition, furniture store sales continue to outpace other retail sectors. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Trends Shaping the Market <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the furniture sector is growing, players should be aware of trends that are influencing growth. We see 5 major trends that are shaping the market now and will continue to exert major influence in the coming years. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Millennial buyers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting in 2014, there began a significant shift in customer behavior driven by the entrance of the millennial buyer. Millennials represent <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furnituretoday.com\/article\/518483-consumer-buying-trends-boomers-buying-power-decreases-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the consumer furniture and bedding market and are known to represent an astounding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.responsemagazine.com\/tech\/google-almost-half-b2b-buyers-are-millennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> share of all the B2B buyers. And while Baby Boomers continue to represent the largest percentage of dollars spent in the furniture market, millennials make up the largest percentage of buyers in the market. Between 2012 and 2014 millennials increased their spend on furniture and bedding by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furnituretoday.com\/article\/518483-consumer-buying-trends-boomers-buying-power-decreases-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">142%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Millennials are technology-savvy buyers. They rely heavily on web searches for alternatives to the items they see in physical stores. Before making a purchase, they use the web to find product reviews and make brand comparisons. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RTA design <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) furniture has been around since the mid-1800\u2019s but has recently become a popular alternative to assembled furniture. As quality increases and global brands like Ikea gain recognition, buyers are flocking to RTA furniture. That\u2019s good news for furniture manufacturers. The production process cost less, is simplified, and shipping is easier. Retailers require less warehouse space to store the same amount of inventory. RTA furniture will continue to be popular with buyers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Office furniture and luxury furnishings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Versatile home office furniture and high-end furnishings are other segments that demonstrate steadily increasing consumer demand. For example, global home office furniture purchases are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/marketresearchcom-5-top-trends-in-the-furniture-industry-300211661.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projected<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 6% between 2014 and 2019. The luxury vertical is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% in the next two years. Furniture companies that are considering product expansion should explore these lines. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ergonomic design and eco-friendly materials<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable, eco-friendly furniture is in high demand from dedicated environmentalists and conventional buyers alike. By taking a \u2018green\u2019 approach to furniture manufacturing and using of recyclable materials, furniture makers fill the consumer need for sustainable living. Businesses are looking to acquire ergonomic pieces too, as &#8216;green&#8217; trend is often used to make their employer brand more appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Moving furniture online<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture has been traditionally sold from physical stores with expansive showrooms. \u00a0That\u2019s not necessarily the model for the future. Millennial buyers prefer to buy from a retailer that allows them to shop online from the comfort of home. Some furniture stores were early adopters but didn\u2019t fully understand the model. Just a few years ago <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furnituretoday.com\/article\/531492-compete-win-furniture-ecommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of furniture stores had a website, but only <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furnituretoday.com\/article\/531492-compete-win-furniture-ecommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were actually selling online. These days, an effective online presence must fully digitize commerce, not just act as an online display. eCommerce is a must. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture Industry Challenges: Putting the Pieces Together <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be successful you must not only give millennial and boomer buyers the products they want, you must offer the shopping experience they want. A website that simply represents your brand or provides your contact info won\u2019t do. Customers need to be able to search and view your product range online and place orders without leaving the discomfort of the couch they are replacing. Then they need follow-up communication and offers for additional products. At the same time, you need a back-end that integrates with your ERP for production purposes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Digitizing for sales<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce websites are perfect for delivering the RTA products consumers want. Production and shipping costs are lowered and buyers get the self-serve experience they want. A digital store without a physical retail store provides the buying experience today\u2019s consumers demand. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be effective, this online sales channel should deploy technologies that facilitate and streamline the selling processes while gathering insightful, aggregated customer data. Whether you are a B2B or a B2C seller, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> integrated with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orocrm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your game-changing tool if you want to be an industry trend-sensitive company. Integrating both business applications allows you to start selling quickly for fast ROI while controlling all sales channels. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Digitizing for operations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture manufacturing and supply can be complex. Not only must you maintain customer relationships, vendor relationships are vital as well. An ERP system is vital for managing production, inventory, and orders. It allows planning furniture production with minimum delays, control manufacturing floor, and back-office operations, as well as manage inventory and logistics.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Picking a partner<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-Commerce and CRM technology represents more than an investment in monetary resources. It is an investment in growing your business. Important factors to consider are the ability to support true B2B e-Commerce, the total cost of ownership, available support, partner ecosystem, flexibility, and scalability. It\u2019s not a decision to be made lightly. Fortunately, market analysts are always providing their opinions. In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/top-b2b-ecommerce-platforms-research\/?utm_source=orocommerce&amp;utm_medium=hp&amp;utm_campaign=frostnsullivan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most recent research by Frost &amp; Sullivan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they share their take on key vendors within the B2B eCommerce platform market and provide a detailed product comparison.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So as you see, the future for the furniture industry is bright for the companies that are able to spot trends, adapt to changing market demands, and digitize to increase sales and profitability. The only question remaining is what kind of future will you build?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe only constant is change\u201d &#8211; Heraclitus said back in 450 BC. It was as true then, as it is today. Whether it\u2019s B2B or B2C, business is changing. To help you keep up, we\u2019re taking a look at challenges faced by different industries. 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