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Industry Sales by Quarter (2007 Q3 – 2011 Q2)

August 18, 2011 by in General

Political turmoil, natural disasters and depressing economic news have contributed to the ongoing decline of consumer confidence and industry sales in the second quarter of 2011. While industry sales are gradually declining since the third quarter of 2010, consumer confidence has decreased more dramatically and is the lowest it has been in a decade. Those not yet feeling the burdens are benefiting from the continuing industry consolidation.

From a national perspective, the Furniture Industry declined in the 2nd quarter with sales down 1.8% over the 1st quarter of this year and was flat compared to the 2nd quarter of last year (up only 0.4%). Measured and calculated decisions will be the deciding factors for those who survive these unnerving economic times.

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