Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
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The Online Office Furniture Sales industry is positioned for strong and stable growth, as the unemployment rate slowly declines and internet users grow. As the economy begins to recover, corporate profit and the labor market will improve, benefiting retailers of office furniture. Nevertheless, as more states close the tax loophole that e-tailers have used to their advantage, competition from brick-and-mortar stores will increase.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Within the Online Office Furniture Sales industry, retail sales from seating products are expected to generate about 31.5% of industry revenue, which is the largest portion of revenue in 2012. Office seating is divided into several different categories, including traditional office chairs (rolling and stationary), big and tall office chairs, folding chairs, ergonomic chairs and drafting chairs. Office chairs usually come in many different styles and can be made out of numerous materials, from metal to wood. Additionally, office chairs have varying amounts of cushion and there can be a large difference in quality and price between chairs. In the five years to 2012, this segment has remained strong, as chairs have the highest rate of turnover due their constant use. An... purchase to read more