What an Alaskan Furniture Company Tells Us About Tariffs

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Dave Cavitt, CEO and founder of Furniture Enterprises of Alaska, about the furniture business in Alaska. Cavitt discusses the unique challenges and considerations of selling furniture in Alaska, including high shipping costs due to its remote location and the impact of boom-bust cycles tied to the oil industry. He also touches on the effects of tariffs, consumer confidence, and labor supply on his business, as well as the competition from the used furniture market. The conversation explores the complexities of logistics, inventory management, and pricing strategies in the context of the Alaskan economy.