Furniture demand dips as prices rise, impacting consumer spending. Tariffs and rising shipping costs contribute to higher prices. Unclaimed Freight in Pennsylvania closes forever, started going-out-of-business sale Jan. 1. Founder regains brand rights in 2002, but chain faces financial struggles. Shipping costs surge due to fuel prices, compliance expenses, and logistic bottlenecks.

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