Furniture Sales Decline for Fourth Straight Month

February's lackluster performance deepens the category's slide, despite Presidents Day boost

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:08pm

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The Department of Commerce's advance monthly retail sales estimates showed the furniture and home furnishings category had a disappointing February, marking the fourth consecutive month of declining sales. Brick-and-mortar furniture sales fell 5.6% year-over-year to $10.893 billion, also falling short of January's numbers.

Why it matters

The furniture industry has been struggling with a prolonged sales slump, and this latest report indicates the category's woes are continuing. Factors like heavy winter storms and broader economic conditions may be contributing to the decline, raising concerns about the sector's ability to rebound.

The details

The advance retail sales data showed the furniture and home furnishings category recorded $10.893 billion in February, a 5.6% drop compared to the adjusted $11.54 billion in February 2025. The month also fell short of January's adjusted $10.998 billion. Through the first two months of 2026, the furniture and home furnishings category has seen $19.87 billion in unadjusted sales, 4.8% behind the same period in 2025.

  • The Department of Commerce released the advance February retail sales data on April 1, 2026.
  • February 2026 marked the fourth consecutive month of declining sales for the furniture and home furnishings category.

The players

Department of Commerce

The U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and publishing economic data, including the monthly retail sales report.

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The takeaway

The furniture industry's prolonged sales slump continues to deepen, raising concerns about the sector's ability to rebound amid broader economic conditions and external factors like winter storms. The latest data suggests the category's struggles are far from over.