COVID-19 & The Supply Chain

When the clock struck twelve back on January first of 2020, America was looking forward to a year of opportunity, improvement, and success. Little did we know a microscopic virus three months later would change the course of not only our country, but the entire world.

The Power of the Pandemic

Supply and demand must reach a point of equilibrium in their relationship in order to be beneficial to the economy. The recent pandemic shifted this equilibrium in the furniture supply chain, causing demand to skyrocket and supply to plummet.

When COVID-19 shut down the United States, the furniture industry was blindsided. Manufacturers responded by preparing themselves for a recession by cancelling supply orders. However, with everyone stuck at home, consumers began to invest in their homes using extra money from cancelled vacations and stimulus checks. Since they’d originally anticipated no demand, manufacturers were slow to respond due to depleted warehouses and lack of raw material. Foam is a frequently used material in the furniture industry.  As the demand for furniture rose, as did the demand for foam. The prices furniture manufacturers and other companies were willing to pay increased dramatically. A majority of foam’s raw materials are sourced from foam suppliers in Texas and Louisiana. Unusual freezing temperatures during the winter led to foam manufactures not being able to produce foam in normal quantities. Combined with the COVID-19 shutdown, the freeze left the foam industry with a huge demand, but no supply at the ready. Partners in Vietnam and China had already shut down prior to the U.S. back in February of 2020, causing supply chain issues.In addition, new COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing and a loss of workers cut productivity. Shipping suffered through COVID with an increase in container prices and not enough truck drivers for both raw goods and product.


So What Now?

Right now, eager buyers are facing long delays for their purchases. Turnaround times have increased greatly since last March. For example, pre-COVID, one of our manufacturer’s turnaround times was about three weeks. Currently, it is at thirty weeks. As of now, these are the current turnaround times for our different manufacturers:

  • Albany: 40 weeks
  • Ashley: 16 weeks
  • Best Craft: 40 weeks
  • Best Home Furnishings: 35 weeks
  • Coaster: 24 weeks
  • Door County Furniture: 18 weeks
  • Flexsteel: 30 weeks
  • International Furniture Direct: 20 weeks
  • Jofran: 20 weeks
  • LaZBoy: 40 weeks (recliners), Close to 1 Year (sectionals, stationary, and lift furniture).
  • Leather Italia: 30+ weeks
  • Leick: 20 weeks
  • Perdue: 30 weeks
  • Perfect Choice: 20 weeks
  • Sealy/Stearns & Foster: 4-6 weeks
  • Southern Motion: 38-40 hours
  • Sunny Designs: 40 weeks
  • Surya: 6-8 weeks
  • Tennessee Enterprises: 20 weeks
  • TempurPedic: 2-4 weeks
  • Ultra Comfort: 12
  • Wolfcraft: 20 weeks

 As COVID-19 rules and regulations are slowly but surely
disappearing, expect prices to continue to rise. While uncertainty in the industry makes all plans subject to adjustment and reevaluation, Plymouth Furniture promises to continue doing our best for our customers.

COVID-19 Procedures

Our Response to COVID-19

Even during a global pandemic, our customers remain our top priority. With COVID-19, we have created new procedures and taken extra precautions to provide a safe experience for you. Living through a pandemic can be difficult and stressful. Here at Plymouth Furniture, we have created an atmosphere that is safe, fully functional, and comfortable.

Following the CDC recommendations, cleaning has been increased to a daily basis. Our team is constantly sanitizing surfaces around the store to minimize germs. We have also decided to remove our pillows on the mattresses to create a cleaner enviornment. If you would like one to try out on a mattress, feel free to ask! Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed around the store for your personal use. Even with being in a 50,000 square foot building, our employees will remain socially distanced in addition to wearing a face covering. 

In-store shopping remains open and delivery to homes continues. If you do not feel comfortable with either of these choices, curbside pickup is always an option. We are always committed to making the health and well-being of our customers, families, and staff our top priority.

Lodge Furniture to Transform Your Home

Every homeowner wants their house to look good. When guests arrive, you want to amaze them and hear compliments such as, “If we had a house like this, we would stay inside forever!” Such praises mean that your home truly stands out.

However, to receive such admiration you need to have furniture that stands out from the rest. Instead of selecting furniture that every homeowner has, try something different. The best way to add a unique touch to your home is through lodge furniture. When guests enter your home, they’ll be moved by the unique feel of nature that surrounds them.

Lodge Furniture

Lodge furniture includes bedroom furnishings such as tables, stools, cabinets; and living room pieces like sofas, chairs, and ottomans. The furniture comes in a variety of wood types and designs that you can choose to best compliment the interior of your home.

Unique Feeling

Lodge furniture gives a homey feeling to your household. You can create a sleek atmosphere or more natural look by choosing different types of lodge furniture. Whichever type of lodge furniture you decide to go with, you can be sure that it will be unique and different from the more characterless furniture designs out there.

Durability

Lodge furniture is built to be durable and long lasting. There is no compromise in quality and it will stand firm for a long time. Unlike other furniture which may need to be replaced after a short while, these pieces can be passed down to your children for generations!

Some bargain-priced furniture manufacturers tend to cut corners when it comes to the quality of their products. The durableness of these investment pieces have proven to be more valuable in the long run.

Rustic Décor

The benefits of lodge furniture are huge as it will not only provide a relaxing atmosphere, but also stun your guests by the uniqueness of your home. Once you discover the enchanting, handcrafted appearance of wood furniture, you will wonder why you waited so long to transform your home. You can also accompany lodge furniture with a variety of rustic décor to make it more naturally inviting.

Rustic wall décor is a great way to enhance the look of your lodge furniture and completely transform the design of a room. Adding rustic décor to your bedroom and living room can make them feel more homey or intimate.

If adding a more natural and enchanting atmosphere to your home sounds appealing, check out Plymouth Furniture & Bedding Showroom’s selection of lodge furniture.

Featuring Best Craft Furniture products, you can find a variety of designs from their special Northwoods collection that can instantly transform your space.

Check out this VIDEO for more details about our different designs!

Plymouth Collection by Flexsteel Furniture

The Plymouth Collection by Flexsteel Furniture is available in occasional tables, bedroom furniture and dining room furniture set.

The furniture details are below:

– Solid acacia wood construction in a two-tone distressed finish

– Round drop drawer pulls in an antique bronze finish

Plymouth Furniture is a Flexsteel Gallery and we guarantee the lowest prices on all Flexsteel Furniture. Being a Flexsteel Gallery gives Plymouth Furniture the best pricing from Flexsteel but also it allows Plymouth Furniture to sell Flexsteel with special fabrics that are only available to gallery stores.

Some of the pieces available in the Plymouth Collection by flexsteel furniture industries include:

  • Queen Poster Bed, W1047-90Q
  • Dresser, W1047-860
  • Night Stand, W1047-863
  • Media Chest, W1047-866
  • Chest of Drawers, W1047-872
  • Rectangular Dining Table, W1147-831
  • Round Pedestal Dining Table, W1147-834
  • Buffet, W1147-826
  • Upholstered Dining Chair, W1147-840
  • Upholstered Arm Dining Chair, W1147-841
  • Dining Chair, W1147-842
  • Entertainment Base, W1447-06B
  • Chairside Table, W1447-07
  • End Table, W1447-01
  • Lamp Table, W1447-02
  • Rectangular Coffee Table, W1447-031

Click HERE to see our current inventory of Plymouth Collection by Flexsteel!

To see more photos of the Plymouth Collection by flexsteel please contact Plymouth Furniture.