Stay up to date on news related to the furniture industry! In this episode, we cover:(00:00): Intro(00:37): "2023 Holiday Season: Online Marketplaces and Off-Price Retailers Thrive, Home Furnishings and Luxury Sectors Struggle"(02:42): Navigating the Future: Outlook and Challenges for the Furniture Industry in 2024(04:47): "The Surge in Spot Ocean Container Rates: A Result of Red Sea Conflict and Long Route Detours"(06:17): "The Changing Landscape: Furniture Retailers Retire and Close Shop"(07:53): "Mass Recall of Plastic Furniture Tip-Over Prevention Kits: Ensuring Safety for Consumers"(10:30): "USITC Takes Action Against Chinese Companies for Patent Infringement on Bedding Products"(11:52): Flexsteel Industries Reports Strong Second Quarter Results and Expands Casual Market Atlanta(13:49): Expanding Our Portfolio: Our House Designs Acquires Leathercraft Furniture(15:30): "Kravet Inc. Expands its Home Furnishings Empire with Caroline Cecil Textiles Acquisition"(17:45): Outro