Office Furniture Wholesaling in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
Office Furniture Wholesaling in the UK
Business confidence, capital expenditure, commercial building construction, and exchange rates heavily influence office furniture sales. The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the industry. As business confidence plunged and budgets squeezed, expenditure on investments and expansion fell off a cliff. Demand for office furniture fell as a result, forcing the-then industry leader, Spicers, to enter administration in May 2020. The strict social distancing measures made working from home the new normal. According to Cluttons, office vacancy rates in Central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol are higher than their five-year average, reflecting changing working practices.
Office furniture wholesalers stock a range of office furniture including bookshelves, cabinets, chairs, desks, filing cabinets, furniture parts and cubicle partitions. Furniture may be ordered off the shelf or it can be custom-made. Items may be sold assembled or unassembled.
This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources
INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalisation & Trade
Business Locations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry
MAJOR COMPANIES
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
KEY STATISTICS
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
JARGON & GLOSSARY
Research Assistance
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