New Report Available: Home Furnishings in Germany
Despite an uplift in consumer confidence stimulated by the gradual economic recovery in Germany, home furnishings did not manage to build on its strong sales performances of the previous three years. In 2013, value sales shrank slightly, mainly driven by increased competition in home furnishings, which in return put pressure on unit prices and led to overall sales decline. Nonetheless, value growth was polarised in 2013 between the different products and companies, with some brand manufacturers and retailers associated with...
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