This loose-leaf reference work analyzes the entire North American furniture industry and its distribution channels. It uncovers market trends and makes forecasts to the end of this century. The book deals with all management and strategic topics of relevance to furniture executives. They range from market information and financial ratios, to new production technologies and training. All industry and trading segments are covered, i.e. household and office furniture, kitchen cabinets, plastic and metal furniture, as well as independent dealers, department stores and wholesalers. It is referenced and contains a full index and 350 exhibits. Revised and updated chapters will be issued periodically to keep the book at the forefront of new developments.
 

1. Historic Developments

2. Industry Structure

   • The Importance And Structure Of The Canadian Furniture Industry

   • Furniture Associations In North America

3. Governments

   • Regulatory Framework In The Usa

   • Company Organization

   • Organization & Management Of American Furniture Companies

4. Production

   • Furniture Standards In North America

   • Wood Material Use In The U.S. Furniture And Cabinet Industries

   • Marketing

   • American Demand For Household Furniture And Trends

   • American Demand For Office Furniture And Trends

   • Canadian Demand For Household Furniture And Trends

   • Canadian Demands For Office Furniture And Trends

   • Furniture Exhibitions, USA - Canada - Mexico

5. Finance

   • The Financial Health Of The American Furniture Industry

   • The Financial Health Of The Canadian Furniture Industry

6. Labor & Training

   • Employment And Wages In The American Furniture Industry

   • Employment And Wages In The Canadian Furniture Industry

7. Wholesaling

   • Furniture Wholesaling In The USA

8. Retailing

   • Furniture Retailing In The United States

   • Furniture Retailing In Canada

9. Foreign Countries

   • The Furniture Industry In Poland

   • The Furniture Industry In Germany

10. Appendix

    • Statistical Tables