Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/16/2013 -- Business conditions saw a significant improvement during 2012 for furniture and homewares stores. Consumer confidence improved during the first quarter of the year, leading to improved value sales for the year. Stricter credit evaluation policies by retailers offering credit also led to improved value sales, as the number of defaulting customers declined.

Euromonitor International's Furniture and Homewares Stores in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

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