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• Tesco most improved supermarket in customer satisfaction survey
• Product Of The Year Winners provide insights on key shopper trends for 2017
• Cadbury agrees sponsorship deal with Premier League
• Travel division drives growth at WH Smith but high street stores struggle
• UK toy market rose by more than 6% in 2016
• Inflation hits 30-month high to squeeze spending power, Asda Income Tracker says
• Unilever’s Q4 figures come in below estimates and warns of further tough times ahead
• Tesco agrees £3.7bn deal to acquire Booker
• Consumer confidence rises at quickest rate since August
• Consumers’ preference for new experiences over new products will drive technology growth in packaging
• Nisa announces sector leading social media presence
• SPAR confirms tie-up with Holland & Barrett
• Morrisons announces another round of price cuts
• Sainsbury's delivers encouraging 2015/16 results
• Grocery market growth stalls in April Kantar data
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• Reflecting on Asda's tie-up with James Martin
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Consumer M&A activity continues to surge with over $25 billion of transaction value completed in Q3 2017 alone. Similarly, valuations reached levels that haven't been seen since the economic downtown of 2008. This activity is underpinned by the strength of the debt capital markets where middle-market debt multiples have increased to almost 6x EBITDA. Within Consumer, the Active Apparel and Footwear index garnered the highest valuations at 12.6 times last 12 months’ (LTM) EBITDA. Read the report for more detail on current market conditions, trends and transaction activity.
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Consumer M&A activity continued to surge with the highest valuations not seen since the economic downturn of 2008 and over $137 billion in total transaction value. Consumer confidence continued to rise, with U.S. retail sales increasing by 4.2% in 2017, bolstered by one of the strongest holiday seasons in recent years. Despite its challenges, the apparel sector could be seen as experiencing a year of growth. Read the apparel report for an in-depth analysis of the global industry, focusing on themes, issues, and opportunities impacting the sector and its performance. We hope you will find this report, and the other reports to follow, a useful source of information.
Duff & Phelps Quarterly Apparel Report - Spring 2018 aims to identify trends and provide insights across the apparel sector, including in-depth analysis of the global industry, focusing on key themes, issues and opportunities.
• P&G net sales remain flat at $16.9bn in Q2 2017
• Tesco most improved supermarket in customer satisfaction survey
• Product Of The Year Winners provide insights on key shopper trends for 2017
• Cadbury agrees sponsorship deal with Premier League
• Travel division drives growth at WH Smith but high street stores struggle
• UK toy market rose by more than 6% in 2016
• Inflation hits 30-month high to squeeze spending power, Asda Income Tracker says
• Unilever’s Q4 figures come in below estimates and warns of further tough times ahead
• Tesco agrees £3.7bn deal to acquire Booker
• Consumer confidence rises at quickest rate since August
• Consumers’ preference for new experiences over new products will drive technology growth in packaging
• Nisa announces sector leading social media presence
• SPAR confirms tie-up with Holland & Barrett
• Morrisons announces another round of price cuts
• Sainsbury's delivers encouraging 2015/16 results
• Grocery market growth stalls in April Kantar data
• Whole Foods Market set to expand price and promotional investments
• Reflecting on Asda's tie-up with James Martin
• Morrisons delivers further LFL growth in Q1
• More brands on Aldi’s shelves in Europe
• Price of some everyday groceries now 40% cheaper than a year ago
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• Decline in retail footfall continues
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• B&Q to debut small-format store in north London
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• Fate of 34 Budgens stores in balance
• IGD reveals top grocery shopper saving tactics
• Waitrose, Iceland and M&S win Which? Awards
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• Pantone announces colour of the year 2017
• Spending splurge sees high street hit six year high
• Decline in retail footfall continues
• One Stop launches Christmas gifting promotion
• GB grocery market growth steady as deflation slows
• 74% of shoppers plan to use one of the Big Four for their Christmas shop but still looking for ways to save money
• Co-op poised to give members £15m Christmas present
• UK inflation at two-year high as clothing prices rise
• Social media more important than TV for beauty launches
• Bestway targets forecourt sector with Certas deal
• Pre-Christmas discounts rise to new record
• Amazon makes first commercial delivery using a drone
• P&G publishes first ever Citizenship Report outlining company values
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Restaurant Monthly Update - January 2017Duff & Phelps
December marked the ninth month out of the past ten with declining sales for the restaurant industry. Both same-store sales and traffic growth deteriorated from November’s results, officially marking 2016 as the worst year of industry performance since 2009. Despite challenges in the sector, private equity investors with significant dry powder and strong, relatively inexpensive credit, will likely continue to fuel investment in innovative and rapidly expanding restaurant concepts.
• Morrisons fires starting gun on 2017 grocery price war, slashing cost of 800 products
• UK shop prices fall in December but also show first signs of upward trend
• Christmas delivers for The Fragrance Shop as luxury brands dominate
• B&M reports strong sales growth after record Christmas trading
• Nisa sales rise over Christmas as promotions pay off
• Amazon starts Prime Air drone delivery trial in UK
• Boots like-for-likes flat as international profits slip
• Poundland launches first sale
• Disappointing Christmas for high street retailers
• Good Christmas for Midcounties Co-operative’s food stores
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• Growth in Ireland’s grocery market slows; Dunnes takes top spot
• Investigation finds Tesco has been ‘overcharging’ customers
• B&Q to debut small-format store in north London
• Valentine’s Day could provide £687m boost for retailers, research suggests
• Fate of 34 Budgens stores in balance
• IGD reveals top grocery shopper saving tactics
• Waitrose, Iceland and M&S win Which? Awards
• Britons spending more on food and leisure than booze, smoking and drugs
• Morrisons launches drive to recruit more UK suppliers
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Home Furnishings Industry Insights - December 2017
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2. Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Market Update K E Y
E C O N O M I C
I N F O R M A T I O N
The U.S. furniture and home furnishings industry is expected to
experience continued growth in the coming years due to several
positive secular tailwinds. The domestic economy and labor market
continue to improve and discretionary spending is reaching its
highest level since 2006. This has led to a strong housing market,
characterized by increasing new/existing housing starts and prices.
Consequently, sales of furniture and home furnishings increased by
almost 8% between 2014 and 2016 and over 4% from January to
October 2017.
Millennials, who now represent the largest consumer cohort in the
furniture market, are increasing in age and buying homes—a trend
that will likely facilitate further furniture industry growth. Meanwhile,
Baby Boomers, who are largely becoming “empty nesters,” are
moving into smaller living spaces and need to refurnish their new
residences. As a result, furniture retailers will need to adapt their
approach in a changing landscape from a generational point of view.
Furniture companies must cope with a maturing omni-channel
environment, as consumers shop online to make informed purchases
and for convenience. An omni-channel marketplace, driven by
Millennial consumption, is an attractive ground for disruptive
businesses. Design and assembly innovations, new technologies and
eco-friendly materials will attempt to reshape the industry.
Looking at the bedding/mattress category, the direct-to-consumer
(DTC) channel continues to capture market share in the growing and
sustainable industry. The mattress industry in the United States
generates over $14 billion in sales annually, and has grown at a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% over the last 20
years. DTC companies are disrupting the industry’s current high-
margin structure with a strong value proposition for the consumer,
which is expected to attract a broader customer base going forward.
DTC mattress companies currently represent less than 3% of the
total $14 billion market, but are poised to capture additional share as
innovation and competitive pricing continue to attract new
consumers. Source: NAR Generational Survey: Millennials Increasingly Buying in Suburban Areas, IBIS World, Trading
Economics, FBIC Global Retail Tech, Tempur Sealy Investor Presentation, ISPA, Furniture Today,
Furniture Today’s “Top Bedding Producers”, U.S. Census Bureau
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On November 1, 2017, the Federal Open
Market Committee concluded its two-day
policy meeting, voting unanimously to hold
its benchmark federal funds rate between
1.00% and 1.25% and to continue the
process of balance sheet normalization,
which began in October.
U.S. home building jumped to a 1-year
high in October as recent hurricane
disruptions in the South faded and
communities in the region started
replacing damaged houses. Housing
starts surged 13.7% to a seasonally
adjusted rate of 1.29 million units, the
highest level since October 2016.
Economic growth accelerated to an
annualized rate of 3.0% in 3Q17, versus
an expected rise of 2.5%. An increase in
inventory investment and a smaller trade
deficit offset a hurricane-related slowdown
in consumer spending and a decline in
construction.
The U.S. economy added 261,000 jobs
in October 2017, the most in more than
a year. Meanwhile, the U.S.
unemployment rate fell yet again to
4.1%, its lowest level since 2000.
3. Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
On September 20, due to growing competition from major
furniture chains, the rise of e-commerce, and the changing
shopping habits of young consumers, Rothman Furniture
announced that it is closing all six of its St. Louis-area
showrooms after 90 years in business. Jay Steinback, CEO,
pointed to demographic data that shows Rothman is No. 1 in its
market among ages 50 and up, but “under 30, we’re lower in the
Top 10,” he said. “So for the younger demographic, we’re their
grandfather’s furniture store. It’s been harder and harder; they’re
just a very challenging demographic to meet.”
On September 5, West Elm and Leesa Sleep, a leading direct-
to-consumer online mattress retailer, announced a partnership.
Leesa replaces Casper as West Elm’s official mattress partner.
West Elm’s recent partnership with Casper had been
established in 2016. Leesa is one of the most successful upstart
mattress players that have been upending the $15 billion
industry and snatching market share away from mattress giants
Tempur Sealy International and Serta Simmons Bedding. Both
Leesa and West Elm have a social component to their
businesses. Leesa is a B Corp that donates one mattress for
every 10 that it sells. West Elm, a division of publicly traded
Williams-Sonoma, emphasizes handcrafted, sustainable and
fair-trade products, and has committed to increasing its fair-
trade offerings from 20% in 2017 to 40% in 2019.
On August 21, Bradington-Young president, Craig Young, said
that the 40-year-old upholstery maker, acquired by Hooker in
2002, has experienced “meteoric” growth with its luxury motion
line. The line was launched in April 2015, at the High Point
Market with four groups. By the end of 2016, it represented
about 25% of their business and year-to-date has reached 30%,
according to Young. The company’s successful luxury motion
positioning and American-made quality story resonate most with
Baby Boomers, the age group with the highest personal wealth
and accounts for about half of all consumer spending, according
to Visa and Moody’s Analytics.
Headlines Across the Home
Furnishings Industry
On October 10, Inter IKEA chief executive Torbjörn Lööf told the
Financial Times that the home furnishings retail giant, known for its
sprawling out-of-town warehouses, Scandinavian design, and
Swedish meatballs, will begin test selling its iconic flat-pack furniture
through online retailers. The shift into online retail could include
Amazon and Alibaba. The company will also start experimenting with
smaller urban locations, online ordering, and pickup points in a move
designed to meet the changing shopping habits of its customers.
On October 10, Furniture Today noted in a press release that the
rapid growth of the direct-to-consumer mattress boom is owed, in
part, to spectacular gains from market leaders. Amazon, the No. 1
bedding e-tailer, doubled its bedding business last year, hitting $250
million in sales. The No. 2 bedding e-tailer, Casper, had an estimated
bedding business (minus accessories) of $175 million last year, an
increase of 75%. The No. 4 player, Tuft & Needle, had a higher
growth rate than its larger competitors; Tuft & Needle grew 200%,
boosting its revenues from $40 million in 2015, to an estimated $120
million last year. Tuft & Needle is talking about opening mattress
stores stocked with Amazon gadgets and co-branded with Amazon.
As some companies struggle with the ever-growing competition,
consolidation in the DTC channel becomes more likely.
On September 26, Blackstone completed the acquisition of
International Market Centers (IMC), which owns key market space in
High Point, North Carolina, and Las Vegas. While a purchase price
was not released, according to Furniture Today, the price is rumored
to be around $1.45 billion. IMC was previously owned by Bain Capital
and Oaktree Capital (who both acquired it in 2011 for $1 billion), and
operates 12.2 million square feet of market space, making it the
single largest operator of furniture showroom space.
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Source: Furniture Today, Honest Mattress Reviews, Fortune, The Financial Times, Newsroom
Home Accents Today, The Wall Street Journal
4. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
E-Commerce’s Influence on the Home Furnishings Sector
Source: IBIS World, Trading Economics, Federal Reserve Economic Data, Furnishings Digest, FBIC Global
Retail Tech, The Wall Street JournalPage 4
Furniture Retail Industry Landscape Commentary on E-Commerce Landscape
Department
Stores
Bedding Stores
Discount
Department
Lifestyle Stores
Manufacturer
Brands
E-Commerce
First
Rental Stores
B&M Furniture
B&M Furniture
with E-
Commerce
Presence
Club Stores
DIY Stores
▪ Furniture has recently become one of the fastest-
growing segments of U.S. online retail and is also one
of the fastest-growing categories at Amazon.com—
spurring the online retail giant to make a major push
into furniture, including building four massive
warehouses focused on fulfilling large bulky items
▪ Although e-commerce poses many threats to
traditional brick-and-mortar furniture retailers,
traditional retailers remain insulated vs. many other
product categories:
– The large physical size and lack of standardized
sizes in fully assembled furniture, which many
Americans expect; the difficulties of home delivery
in terms of scheduling, packaging and placement
– Furniture shopping is (inherently) an intimate
experience; consumers often want to see and
experience the product(s) in person
– Furniture is inherently fragile and difficult to repair
and is expected to be “like new”
– Furniture encompasses a vast spectrum of price,
quality, complexity and product variations
– Complex sourcing infrastructure
▪ Furthermore, the increasing percentage of online
sales has impacted suppliers in various ways:
– Fulfilling internet orders requires efficient supply
chains and production capability
– Manufacturers need to employ systems with a
strong technology backbone driving product
development and logistics
– Customer/retailer supplier relationships are
becoming increasingly dynamic
Companies selected based on Duff & Phelps estimates and FBIC Global Retail Tech groupings
5. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Bedroom
19.5%
Other 16.3%
Dining
Room
13.8%
Living Room
50.4%
Furniture Industry Tailwinds
Source: IBIS World
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Existing Home Sales and Housing Starts
Rising Disposable Income Levels ($B)
-3.0%
-2.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Unemployment Rate CPI
Unemployment Rate and CPI
Furniture Sales by Product Group
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
ThousandsofUnits
Existing Home Sales New Home Starts
10,500
11,000
11,500
12,000
12,500
13,000
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data
Source: Trading Economics
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data
6. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
($ in millions, except per share data) Avg. Equity Avg. % Change Avg. EV /
Number of Market Value in Market Value EBITDA Multiple
Companies 27-Nov-17 1 Month 3 Months 12 Months LTM 2017E
Market Sector
Furniture Retailers 13 $1,812 1.2% 10.0% 24.6% 12.3x 8.5x
Furniture Manufacturers 7 792 (1.5%) 9.2% 8.5% 8.9x 8.2x
Mattress Companies 3 1,875 (12.2%) (3.7%) 2.8% 13.0x 11.1x
Median (1.5%) 9.2% 8.5% 12.33x 8.50x
Mean (4.1%) 5.1% 12.0% 11.40x 9.27x
Market Indices
S&P 500 Index $2,601 1.0% 5.3% 18.3%
Dow Jones Industrials 23,581 0.9% 7.4% 23.3%
Russell 2000 Index 1,519 1.1% 8.1% 14.9%
Median 1.0% 7.4% 18.3%
Mean 1.0% 6.9% 18.8%
Sector Stock Price Performance
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Sector index weight based upon company market capitalization at valuation date
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence; data as of 11/27/2017. Furniture Retailers index includes Wayfair Inc., Williams-Sonoma Inc., Restoration Hardware, At Home Group Inc., Aaron’s Inc., Conn’s
Inc., Leon’s Furniture Limited, Rent-A-Center, Inc., goeasy Ltd., Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., Pier 1 Imports, Inc., Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., and BMTC Group Inc.. Furniture Manufacturers index
includes Herman Miller, Inc., La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., Hooker Furniture Corporation, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated, and Stanley Furniture
Company, Inc. Mattress Companies index includes Tempur Sealy International, Inc., Sleep Number Corporation, and Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.
7. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Public Furniture Valuations
Selected most actively traded and relevant public companies
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence as of November 27, 2017Page 7
($ in millions, except per share data) Stock Enterprise Value as a Multiple of LTM
Price % of Market Enterprise Revenue EBITDA EBITDA
27-Nov-17 52 Wk High Value Value LTM 2017E 2018E LTM 2017E 2018E Margin
Furniture Retailers
Wayfair Inc. $68.76 81.7% $6,039 $5,840 1.37x 1.26x 0.98x NM NM NM (3.4%)
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. 20.74 42.5% 2,971 3,999 0.33x 0.33x 0.33x 3.1x 3.5x 3.9x 10.5%
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 45.87 80.6% 3,875 3,954 0.76x 0.75x 0.72x 6.0x 5.9x 5.8x 12.7%
RH 97.11 90.4% 2,054 3,322 1.44x 1.36x 1.28x 18.4x 14.3x 10.8x 7.8%
Aaron‘s, Inc. 35.57 73.8% 2,517 2,763 0.84x 0.82x 0.76x 5.8x 7.9x 6.7x 14.4%
Conn‘s, Inc. 28.60 86.9% 893 1,919 1.25x 1.26x 1.21x 50.3x 11.8x 9.1x 2.5%
At Home Group Inc. 21.63 81.9% 1,307 1,788 2.11x 1.94x 1.63x 14.2x 11.2x 9.7x 14.8%
Leon‘s Furniture Limited 18.72 95.7% 1,426 1,662 0.75x 0.75x 0.73x 9.2x 8.8x 8.5x 8.2%
Rent-A-Center, Inc. 10.98 79.0% 585 1,147 0.42x 0.42x 0.42x 13.9x 11.8x 7.3x 3.0%
goeasy Ltd. 34.69 94.3% 467 768 1.98x 1.90x 1.64x 9.1x 7.9x 6.2x 21.7%
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. 4.50 46.5% 377 543 0.30x 0.30x 0.29x 4.3x 4.7x 4.2x 7.0%
BMTC Group Inc. 15.55 99.7% 553 515 0.68x 0.67x 0.66x 7.6x 7.8x 7.6x 8.8%
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. 23.20 85.2% 492 461 0.56x 0.56x 0.54x 6.0x 6.3x 6.1x 9.2%
Median 81.9% $1,307 $1,788 0.76x 0.75x 0.73x 8.4x 7.9x 7.0x 8.8%
Mean 79.9% $1,812 $2,206 0.98x 0.95x 0.86x 12.3x 8.5x 7.2x 9.0%
Furniture Manufacturers
Herman Miller, Inc. $34.35 92.8% $2,053 $2,198 0.97x 0.96x 0.92x 8.5x 8.3x 7.4x 11.4%
La-Z-Boy Incorporated 27.95 82.0% 1,348 1,224 0.80x 0.78x 0.76x 7.9x 7.7x 7.3x 10.1%
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. 27.95 72.0% 768 716 0.95x 0.93x 0.89x 10.0x 8.5x 7.4x 9.5%
Hooker Furniture Corporation 48.05 95.1% 556 555 0.91x 0.87x 0.78x 10.9x NM NM 8.4%
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated 38.45 93.1% 413 357 0.80x 0.79x 0.75x 8.1x 8.4x 7.8x 9.8%
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 50.00 79.4% 392 345 0.72x NA NA 8.0x NM NM 9.1%
Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. 0.89 63.7% 13 12 0.28x NA NA NM NM NM (3.9%)
Median 82.0% $556 $555 0.80x 0.87x 0.78x 8.3x 8.4x 7.4x 9.5%
Mean 82.6% $792 $772 0.78x 0.87x 0.82x 8.9x 8.2x 7.5x 7.8%
Mattress Companies
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. $56.43 80.1% $3,057 $4,772 1.66x 1.71x 1.66x 11.6x 10.7x 10.1x 14.3%
Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. 32.71 77.2% 1,232 1,305 2.29x 2.23x 2.02x 14.3x 13.6x 11.9x 16.0%
Sleep Number Corporation 33.52 91.2% 1,335 1,305 0.94x 0.92x 0.87x NM 9.0x 8.1x (2.9%)
Median 80.1% $1,335 $1,305 1.66x 1.71x 1.66x 13.0x 10.7x 10.1x 14.3%
Mean 82.9% $1,875 $2,461 1.63x 1.62x 1.52x 13.0x 11.1x 10.0x 9.1%
8. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
22.3x
13.4x
3.3x
8.6x 8.9x
NM
5.5x
8.0x
NM
6.5x
9.1x
3.6x
6.4x
8.7x
11.2x
0.0x
2.0x
4.0x
6.0x
8.0x
10.0x
12.0x
14.0x
16.0x
18.0x
20.0x
22.0x
24.0x
Furniture Retailers Furniture Manufacturers Mattress Companies
2013 2014 2015 2016 LTM
Historical Public Furniture Trends
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Mean: 9.6x
Mean: 6.1x
Mean: 9.9x
Enterprise Value as a Multiple of EBITDA(1)
(1) Index calculation excludes any companies with non-meaningful trading multiples
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence; LTM values as of 11/27/2017
Segments weighted based on market cap values at period end
9. Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Blending of Market Channels Is Accelerating
Hospitality, commercial and residential segments are increasingly
blurring. As workstations are shrinking and more space is being
dedicated to common areas, there is an increasing demand for more
casual furniture with a home-like feel in offices. Designers are looking
to make a comfortable work setting at an affordable price point and
create a cozier, more relaxed feeling—as a result, the demand for
casual spaces is blurring the lines between traditionally distinct
furnishing segments.
Consolidation Among Well-Capitalized Strategics
Hooker has reported impressive earnings and stock price increases
since the acquisition of Home Meridian in Q1 2016 and Shenandoah
Furniture in Q3 2017. Consolidation and realizing benefits of critical
mass and operating synergies has proved an effective means for
driving earnings growth.
An Abundance of Private Capital Is Being Deployed in the Sector
Private equity firms have again focused on the furniture and home
furnishings sectors, with a slew of recent deals. Substantial add-on
acquisition activity can be anticipated over the coming years.
Asian Investors Are Playing a Large Role
Asian investors are seeking to invest in the dollar (exiting the RMB
and other Asian currency). This is leading to interest both in
companies with strong brand names that can be exported as well as in
companies with U.S. manufacturing facilities. The emphasis in both
cases is weighted towards tangible assets. A recent example is Luolai
Lifestyle Technology’s acquisition of Lexington Home Brands in
January 2017.
The Rise of E-Commerce
Internet behemoths continue to make inroads into the furniture
industry and represent the fastest-growing segment for many
companies. However, e-commerce typically compresses margins, as
well as introduces difficulties in delivery, last mile infrastructure, and
product returns. Discussions on e-commerce at the high-end of the
market have centered around Perigold and the impact they are
making on affluent shoppers. There continues to be tension between
loyalty to existing customers and reaching new customers.
Newer, Efficient Manufacturing Processes
Furniture and furnishing companies are increasingly being required to
employ just-in-time manufacturing methods and sophisticated quality
control programs in order to efficiently manage long supply chains,
and minimize working capital intensity in a competitive environment.
The growth of DTC home furnishings companies has reinforced the
need to focus on sourcing and efficient processes.
Retail’s Weak Several Months
The traditional retail environment has been tough over the past
several months. Brick-and-mortar stores, particularly the smaller
independent stores, continue to face challenges.
Political White Noise Is Dissipating
The last two High Point Market trade shows were dominated by talk of
politics and potential government impacts on the industry, such as a
potential border tax. The Fall market seemed to have moved past this
issue.
Additional Key Industry Trends and M&A Outlook
Source: StumpnetPage 9
Key Industry Trends M&A Outlook
10. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Furniture Manufacturing M&A Activity
Churchill Downs Acquires Stanley Furniture
In November 2017, Churchill Downs, a limited liability firm founded by Walter
Blocker (chairman of the Vietnam Trade Alliance), announced an agreement to
acquire substantially all of the assets of the iconic Stanley Furniture Co.
Established in 1924, Stanley Furniture is a design, marketing and overseas
resource in the upscale segment of the residential wood market. Churchill
Downs will acquire the assets for $11.5 million in cash, a $4.6 million
subordinated secured promissory note, and a 5% equity interest in Churchill’s
post-closing parent company. According to the press release, the closing of the
asset sale, which is subject to approval by Stanley‘s stockholders, is expected
to wrap up early 2018.
Hooker Furniture Acquires Shenandoah Furniture
In September 2017, Hooker Furniture reached a definitive agreement to acquire
Shenandoah Furniture, an upscale domestic upholstery manufacturer, for $40
million. Shenandoah is well-positioned as a supplier to what is known in the
furniture industry as the lifestyle specialty retail distribution channel, which offers
furnishings and decor in the upper-medium price points, in brick-and-mortar
stores and online. No changes to Shenandoah’s operations are anticipated.
Aterian Investment Partners Acquires Standard Furniture
In August 2017, Aterian Investment Partners acquired Standard Furniture
Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer and international
importer of high-quality indoor residential furniture. Notably, Standard Furniture
partnered with celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines (from HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”)
to launch the Magnolia Home line in 2016. William Hodgson, Chairman, and
Todd Evans, CEO, will continue to lead Standard Furniture as the partnership
with Aterian aims to pursue additional business initiatives and service offerings.
Gainline Capital Partners Acquires Southern Motion
In June 2017, Gainline Capital Partners completed the acquisition of domestic
upholstery manufacturer Southern Motion. Southern Motion officials said the
deal will enable them to explore opportunities that the company and its
customers have wanted for some time, such as the possibility of adding
stationary upholstery and a stocking program.
Source: Mergermarket Group IntelligencePage 10
Creative Home Furniture Acquires Theodore Alexander
In January 2017, Creative Home Furniture completed the acquisition of
Theodore Alexander, Inc. Theodore Alexander, a portfolio company of
Navis Capital Partners, is a Vietnam-based leading brand and
manufacturer and marketer of high-end furniture. Creative Home Furniture
Co., Ltd., is an experienced and professional furniture wholesaler and
retailer. Officials said that Creative Home Furniture will inject additional
capital and provide marketing support to Theodore Alexander in support of
growth and future acquisitions.
Dakota Pacific Holdings/JR Miller Enterprises Acquires Four Hands
In January 2017, Four Hands was sold to an investor group led by the
family office for Michael T. Duke, the former president of Walmart. Four
Hands is a Texas-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of home
furnishings. Previously, Four Hands CEO, Matt Briggs successfully led the
acquisition of the company from private equity partner Kayne Anderson
Capital Advisors in late 2013—the deal gave majority control to Briggs and
members of his executive team, while founder Brett Hatton and Kayne were
left with minority stakes. The management team has partnered with Dakota
Pacific Holdings to grow and scale the business.
Luolai Lifestyle Technology Acquires Lexington Home Brands
In January 2017, Luolai Lifestyle Technology completed the acquisition of
Lexington Home Brands, a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of
upscale case goods and upholstered furniture for all rooms of the home.
The sale marks Lexington Home Brands’ transition from domestic
manufacturer to global marketer. According to Lexington chief executive
Phil Haney, the new partnership will allow Lexington to accelerate domestic
expansion and create international growth opportunities. Luolai Lifestyle
Technology Co. engages in the production and marketing of home textiles
in China.
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Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Furniture Manufacturing M&A Activity (Cont’d)
American Leather Acquires Lee Industries
In September 2016, American Leather Holdings acquired Lee Industries, which
manufactures high-end furniture in Conover, N.C. American Leather, owned by
Capital Partners, produces custom-upholstered leather and fabric furniture
using lean manufacturing strategies at its Dallas factory. According to Bruce
Birnbach, President and CEO of American Leather and Lee Industries, the
business combination presents “diverse strengths” that “establishes a robust
base for future growth opportunities.”
Source: Mergermarket Group IntelligencePage 11
Hooker Furniture Acquires Home Meridian International
In February 2016, Hooker Furniture, one of the nation‘s top 10 largest publicly
traded furniture providers based on 2014 shipments to U.S. retailers, acquired
Home Meridian International (“HMI”), a leading provider of design, sourcing,
logistics and distribution services to the furniture market. According to Hooker
Chairman and CEO Paul Toms Jr., the HMI purchase will diversify Hooker’s
distribution channels.
12. Capital Markets Industry Insights | Q1 2016
Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
Thomas H. Lee Partners Acquires Art Van Furniture
In January 2016, Thomas H. Lee Partners acquired Art Van Furniture,
which operates 97 and franchises 16 furniture stores. According to Jeff
Swanson, Managing Director of THL, Thomas H. Lee will utilize this
management transition to “aggressively grow the outstanding brand.” Terms
of the deal were not disclosed, but the retailer said that the existing
leadership would remain in place.
The Jordan Company Acquires American Freight
In October 2014, the Jordan Company acquired American Freight, a
furniture provider that operates 95 retail stores in 18 states. Founder and
CEO, Steve Belford, who will continue to lead the company after the
acquisition, stated that the partnership will help grow the business by
expanding the franchise. American Freight offers mattresses, bedding,
bedroom and dining room sets and upholstery at a low price point. Brad
Wilford, Partner at TJC, remarked regarding the transaction: “We look
forward to helping American Freight expand its store base.”
Herman Miller Acquires Design Within Reach
In July 2014, Herman Miller purchased Design Within Reach, which
operates 38 retail stores. Herman Miller acquired 84.5% of Design Within
Reach for approximately $160 million in cash, in order to establish itself as
a lifestyle brand. According to Brian Walker, CEO, “in addition to enhancing
the brand’s visibility, we gain access to DWR’s growing and exclusive
product portfolio and proven development capabilities.”
Bain Capital Acquires Bob’s Discount Furniture
In December 2013, Bain Capital announced the acquisition of Bob’s
Discount Furniture, a large U.S. Furniture retailer operating in 47 stores
throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. According to Tricia Patrick, a
former principal at Bain Capital, Bain Capital intends to lead Bob’s Discount
Furniture toward continued growth in new cities. After the acquisition, Bob’s
Discount Furniture added a dozen stores last year, extending its presence
in Chicago. This year, the retailer pushed further west—into Milwaukee and
St. Louis—and entered Minneapolis on Memorial Day weekend. In the first
quarter of 2018, Bob’s plans to leap to the West Coast with its first Los
Angeles-area stores.
Furniture Retail M&A Activity
Art Van Furniture Acquires Levin and Wolf Furniture
In November 2017, Art Van Furniture, the Midwest’s No. 1 furniture and
mattress retailer, announced that it has acquired two privately held
Pennsylvania furniture companies, Pittsburgh-based Levin Furniture and
Altoona-based Wolf Furniture. With the acquisitions of Levin and Wolf, Art Van
becomes a top 10 national furniture retailer with combined sales expected to hit
$1.3 billion in 2018 and 176 stores, which includes 18 Art Van franchise stores
in nine states. Art Van said it will continue operating under the Wolf and Levin
names.
Steinhoff Acquires Mattress Firm
In August 2016, Steinhoff acquired Mattress Firm, which through its subsidiaries
(most notably, Sleepy’s) operates as the largest specialty mattress retailer in the
U.S. Steinhoff, a South African company, is a global manufacturer and retailer
of furniture, household goods and clothing. Steinhoff acquired a 67.5% stake in
Mattress Firm for approximately $2.4 billion, representing an implied enterprise
value of $3.7 billion, a revenue multiple of 1.19x and an EBITDA multiple of
16.0x.
Castle Island Partners Acquires Boston Interiors
In April 2016, Boston Interiors was acquired by Castle Partners. According to
Boston Interiors, Castle Island Partners intends to work towards continued
expansion, capitalizing on the strong brand and operations that have been built
over the years. Since the acquisition, Boston Interiors has announced plans for
two new stores opening this year in Bedford, NH, and Dedham, MA, with two
more stores in yet-to-be-identified markets slated for opening next year.
Sun Capital Partners Acquires FFO Home
In February 2016, Sun Capital Partners acquired FFO Home, a value-oriented
home furnishings retailer from Alpine Investors. FFO Home partnered with Sun
Capital to execute accelerated expansion, opening five stores last year, ending
the year with 41 stores in five U.S. Heartland states. This year, the retailer has
opened its first Mississippi store and is likely to open 8 to 10 stores by year end.
Source: Mergermarket Group IntelligencePage 12
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Duff & Phelps Home Furnishings Industry Insights | Fall/Winter 2017
has been acquired by
Sell-Side Advisor
Selected Recent Duff & Phelps Furniture, Home
Furnishings and Consumer Durables Transactions
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