Is Furniture Having A 'Fast Fashion' Moment?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 22, 2024
Furnishings that used to last for a decade or more are now holding up for just a few years. Rachel Wolfe, reporter covering consumer trends in The Wall Street Journal’s life & work bureau, explains why the quality has gone down, even as prices continue to rise.

 

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