Will furniture buying trends increase? Visit the latest Furniture Buying Index to see what can be expected from people buying furniture in the next few months.

• MAY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  . The Index is still not at strong as it was in January, but it is showing a slight upward turn.
• APRIL - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP SLIGHTLY
  . The Index has been virtually stagnate over the past three months and gradually inching upward this month.
• MARCH - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX CONTINUES TO TUMBLE
  . Consumers uncertain about spending money on big-ticket purchases.
• FEBRUARY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN SIX POINTS
  . Consumers are feeling the pinch of higher home energy costs.
• JANUARY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP TWO MORE POINTS
  . This winter consumers focusing more on their homes.
• DECEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX JUMPS FIVE POINTS
  Consumer’s willingness to buy big-ticket items rises.
• NOVEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN ANOTHER FOUR POINTS
  Cautious customers continue to impact furniture buying.
• OCTOBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DROPS ANOTHER THREE POINTS
  Higher gas prices continue to negatively affect furniture buying.
• SEPTEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DROPS THREE POINTS
  Index reveals higher gas prices affecting furniture buying.
• AUGUST - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX FALLS TO 87
  The Index remains positive, and consumer shopping for the home is still strong. But the Index is wavering a bit.
• JULY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX FALLS ONE POINT
  Despite the small drop, the Index remains strong.
• JUNE - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  Despite higher gas prices furniture sales are holding steady.
• MAY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  Some have stated that higher gas prices would negatively impact furniture sales, but sales are holding steady.
• APRIL - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  Furniture Buying Index holds steady in spite of rising gas prices.
• MARCH - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP TWO POINTS
  The Furniture Buying Index is back up this month. Furniture retailers should see strong spring sales.
• JANUARY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX FALLS TWO POINTS
  The Furniture Buying Index falls slightly this month indicating that consumers are slightly less interested in home furnishings.
• DECEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING IS FLAT
  Furniture Buying Index remains unchanged this month.
• NOVEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN SLIGHTLY
  Furniture Buying Index down two points this month.
• OCTOBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX CONTINUES TO REMAIN STEADY
  Index holds steady this month at a reading of 90.
• SEPTEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX REMAINS STEADY
  Index predicts a strong furniture selling season for furniture retailers.
• AUGUST - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX REMAINS STEADY
  Index remains steady signaling good news for retailers heading towards Labor Day.
• JULY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  Index remaining high equals good news for furniture retailers.
• JUNE - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP ONE POINT
  Furniture buying is on the minds of shoppers this summer. Index at highest point since fall '99.
• MAY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  Favorable news for furniture retailers, The Furniture Buying Index continues to hold steady this month.
• APRIL -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP ONE POINT
  Full speed ahead, Furniture Buying Index back up to 90 in April
• FEBRUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP TWO POINTS
  Furniture Buying Index gives retailers momentum for President’s Day Weekend
• JANUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN ONE POINT
  The Furniture Buying Index is holding steady despite the small downward turn.
• DECEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP ONE POINT
  Retailers saw promising sales over Thanksgiving weekend for the upcoming Christmas shopping season.
• NOVEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP TWO POINTS
  Consumers are returning to furniture stores to buy something nice for themselves this Christmas
• OCTOBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN ONE POINTS
  This fall is not detrimental because the Index is still strong
• SEPTEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP FOUR POINTS
  The number of consumers looking to buy furniture this fall is up dramatically
• AUGUST -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP TWO POINTS
  Furniture Buying Index surges two points promising strong Labor Day weekend sales
• JULY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN TWO POINTS
  The Index has ping-ponged the last few months, but is still above 80 points
• JUNE -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP ONE POINT
  Buying furniture is on consumers’ minds, but not a top priority
• MAY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX JUMPS UP TWO POINTS
  Consumers are feeling better about spending.
• APRIL -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN ANOTHER TWO POINTS
  Small drop may indicate the beginning of a rebound.
• MARCH -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN FOUR POINTS
  Fears about uncertain future drives index down four points--the lowest drop in the past year.
• FEBRUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN ONE MORE POINT
  War and other concerns have not hit the index hard, but how low will the index fall?
• JANUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DOWN ONLY ONE POINT
  This is not unexpected considering the strong growth experienced over the last year
• DECEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP 3 POINTS
  Furniture retailers should celebrate a big new year
• NOVEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX REMAINS HIGH AT 85
  Continuing to suggest strong retail selling for the coming year
• OCTOBER -INDEX UP ONE POINT
  The index has increased this year, despite lack of consumer confidence in other industries
• SEPTEMBER -INDEX UP THREE POINTS
  Good news for furniture retailers just in time for Labor Day weekend sales
• AUGUST -INDEX DOWN TWO POINTS
  Consumers’ slightly more concerned about making major purchases at this time
• JULY -INDEX CONTINUES TO RISE
  Consumers’ desire to buy furniture edges upward
• JUNE -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP ONE POINT
  The Furniture Buying Index continues to march upward, rising one point from 81 to 82.
• MAY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX PAUSED BREIFLY LAST MONTH
  The Furniture Buying Index paused briefly last month, but experienced a significant upward shift this month.
• APRIL -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  The Furniture Buying Index remains the same this month, holding at a reading of 78.
• MARCH -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP TWO POINTS
  Are consumers finally in the mood to spend money on big-ticket items?
• FEBRUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX JUMPS FOUR POINTS
  This continues the trend of the Index increasing since September 2001. Is the return of consumer optimism on the horizon?
• JANUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX CONTINUES INCHING UPWARD
  The Furniture Buying Index climbed to a reading of 72 for this month. This is the second increase since September.
• DECEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX MOVES SLIGHTLY AHEAD
  There are indications that more Americans will be home for Christmas and subsequently that could create a spurt of furniture buying
• NOVEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX MAKES A MIRACULOUS RECOVERY
  There are indications that more Americans will be home for Thanksgiving and subsequently that could create a spurt of furniture buying
• OCTOBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX COLLAPSES IN SEPTEMBER
  The Furniture Buying Index fell from 67 to a reading of 45 immediately after the World Trade Center attack.
• SEPTEMBER -CONSUMERS REMAIN VERY CAUTIOUS
  The Furniture Buying Index falls two points to a reading of 67.
• AUGUST -BAD NEWS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALES
  The Furniture Buying Index declines 4 points resulting in a reading of 69 for this month.
• JULY -MOVES FORWARD TOWARD THE ALL IMPORTANT LABOR DAY WEEKEND
  The Furniture Buying Index continues to rise this month. This is the third consecutive month an increase was recorded in the Index.
• JUNE -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX BUCKS THE TREND
  In recent years the Furniture Buying Index has dropped in the early summer months. However, this year it has risen above the all important 70 point level.
• MAY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX IS MAKING A SMALL STEP TOWARDS REBOUNDING
  The index rebounded to the critical level of 70 points after dropping to 69 for last month.
• APRIL -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX FALLS BELOW 70
  The Furniture Buying Index declines yet another 2 points resulting in a reading of 69 for this month.
• MARCH -HOME HEATING BILLS 1, FURNITURE BUYING
  Consumers facing 50% to 100% increases in their monthly heating bills has put unnecessary purchases on the back burner.
• FEBRUARY -SMALL INVESTORS SHOCKED WHEN SEEING YEAR END STATEMENTS ON INVESTMENTS
  The first decline in three months as consumers are hesitant about their next purchase.
• JANUARY -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX FALLS TO 77
  The first decline in three months as consumers are hesitant about their next purchase.
• DECEMBER -FURNITURE BUYING INDEX HOLDS STEADY
  This constant level represents neither a positive or negative for furniture retailers.
• NOVEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX UP 1 POINT
  The first climb in the index since the summer. Holiday furniture sales remain bright.
• OCTOBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DROPS
  This is the third consecutive month that a drop was recorded. With rising gas prices and stock market volatility, are customers saying no to new furniture purchases?
• SEPTEMBER - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DROPS
  This signifies the second consecutive month a 3 point drop was recorded and the third month with a drop in the Index.
• AUGUST - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DROPS
  The drop is the first since December of 1999...At this point, retailers must be looking ahead to position themselves for the critical Labor Day selling season.
• JULY - FURNITURE BUYING INDEX DROPS
  "Labor Day Weekend sets off the home furnishings selling season. This drop does not bode well for retailers going all out for Labor Day Weekend sales..."
• JUNE
  Shoppers still have furniture on radar screen
• MAY
  Hot Summer Ahead For Furniture Buyers
• APRIL
  Furniture Buying Index up 2 points in April