Direct Factory vs. Sourcing Agents: Which Saves More?

Discover which sourcing strategy delivers the highest ROI for B2B furniture distributors, agents, and interior design firms — with real buyer interviews, detailed cost analyses, and decision frameworks tailored to your business size. The sourcing decision behind every luxury interior begins months before the first piece arrives. Image: Unsplash Introduction: Understanding Your Sourcing Options in the B2B Furniture Industry Your sourcing strategy is your margin. In the B2B furniture industry — where the global contract furniture market reached USD $70.2 billion in 2025 and continues expanding — the difference between a 22% margin and a 34% margin on the same product often comes down to a single decision: did you […]