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Cosmopolitan
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
An In-Depth Review of Lovesac's Sactional Couch 2025
Up until about a year ago, one of the most embarrassing things about me was how disgusting my couch was. (And, true story, I slipped on a banana peel in my high school caf, so that's saying something.) My fiancé and I purchased said couch when we moved into our first solo apartment together many years ago, and it was the cheapest futon we could find at the time. After a few rent-renewals' worth of use (including during the pandemic, when it was definitely overused), it had seen better days. Like, this couch was covered in so many stains it was a different color, all of the padding had flattened, chunks of shredded foam frequently fell to the floor, and there was quite literally a pothole on one end from my fiancé's butt. I was mortified whenever someone came over and saw it—never mind sat or slept on it. It was, without a doubt, time for a new one. This is all to say that when I was offered the chance to try out a couch from Lovesac, the cozy furniture brand you've definitely seen your fave influencers rave about, I was chomping at the bit. The brand first blew up for their Sacs (which are massive, insanely comfy beanbags), but are perhaps now best known for their highly customizable Sactionals—which, you guessed it, are their version of a sectional sofa. Now that this couch has been a part of my life for a year, I can confidently say that this piece of furniture might very well be the best thing that's ever happened to me. Not only does it look absolutely gorgeous in my tiny living room, but it's also comfy as hell and big enough for multiple people to sprawl out on. But it's also so much more than that, and I want to tell you all about it. Keep reading for my very official, very detailed review so you can decide if you need one, too—just don't blame me if you've taken your credit card out by the end of it. So, Lovesac touts their Sactional as being 'The World's Most Adaptable Couch.' I was definitely like, 'Sure, Jan,' the first time I heard that, but I get it now. I really do. Basically, when you buy a Sactional, you can pick how many seats and how many sides you want. The pieces are all standardized, and held together with "shoes" (wood pieces that act as a connecting base) and clamps, so you can create endless arrangements and change the layout however often you want. As I mentioned, I got the 5 Seats + 5 Sides Sactional, and there are so many different formations I could have gone with. I originally planned to lay it out in a U-shape, but my fiancé and I decided we'd rather have an extra-wide chaise section, so we would both have enough room to lie out when sitting side-by-side. We went with three seats in the back and two side-by-side seats in the front instead, and we love it. Some might call it the perfect cuddle couch. (It's me. I'm some.) And it's nice to know we can change the shape whenever our hearts desire. Made from durable recycled materials, these babies are designed to go through the wringer. Their motto is "designed for life," and life can be rough, as I'm sure you know. The seats, pillows, covers, and sides are all made with longevity in mind, so you don't have to be afraid of beating them up a bit. In fact, the instructions tell you to literally jump on the seat cushions and punch the pillows to fluff them up after taking them out of the box. I did, dear reader, and it was quite therapeutic. All of Lovesac's coverings—the zip-on, zip-off fabric pieces covering the couch that look like upholstery—are machine washable. Let me tell you: this is an absolute game changer, especially if you (a) have kids, (b) have pets, or (c) eat and drink on your couch all day long, like I do. Just pop 'em in your washing machine (reading the care instructions first, of course) and stains be gone. Because you can easily take the coverings on and off, that means they're also interchangeable. Picking what fabric type and color you want for your couch can be a daunting task, especially when you want to have it in your life for a long time (that's why most people end up with a meh beige), but you don't have to worry about that with Lovesac. They sell more than 250 individual coverings, so if you move, renovate, or just generally get bored with the one you originally chose, you can swap it out and have what looks like a brand-new couch in a snap. That means you can try out fun new colors or trendy fabric types (shoutout to my white sherpa) and not feel stressed about it. You can buy individual pieces on the Lovesac website, allowing you to add to your Sactional without buying an entirely new couch. (Three cheers for sustainability!) Whether you move and need a bigger couch, decide to put your lounge set-up in another room, or want to add a chaise, you can. And I love that. Take a peek at the website, and you'll see that Lovesac sells a bunch of accessories that fit seamlessly with their Sactionals, like trays, drink holders, side tables, and ottomans. There are also a variety of upgrade options—like storage seats, reclining seats, and embedded speakers and subwoofers—that you can purchase either from the start or to add to a pre-existing Sactional set-up. I splurged on some blonde wood drink holders and a tray, and I'm using both as we speak. I'm not going to play around with you, Sactionals aren't super affordable. One seat costs around $450, while one side costs around $225. My couch came out to a grand total of $6,975, $1,500 of which can be attributed to the upgrade I got for the reversible covering. But you get what you pay for, and I honestly don't think I'll be buying another couch for literally decades. There's also almost always a sale going on, so you'll probably be able to snag a discount if you're smart about it. Again, I'm just going to give it to you straight: putting the couch together is no walk in the park—and the brand doesn't hide it either. They've got full YouTube videos and sections of their website dedicated to the process. It took my fiancé and I a few hours of video watching and trial and error to get things looking the way we wanted them to. Overall, it is totally doable with at least two people—it's just not all that simple. Of course, if you live alone or just don't want to deal with the thought of putting it together, you can always hire a TaskRabbit to do it for you! After owning this couch for over a year now, I'm not sure what I would do without it. It is one of my most prized possessions, and I honestly feel a little proud every time I have a friend come over and sleep on it and hear them tell me how comfortable it was in the morning. I nap on it every weekend, I work from it every WFH day, and it has witnessed many a cuddly movie marathon over the past 12+ months. It is expensive, yes, but for the quality of the piece and how long I expect it to stay in my life, I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Turns out some Instagram ads are worth clicking on, after all.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Korean street food, swanky ‘Sac' seats, pop culture toy store headed to Tacoma Mall
While Tacoma Mall is busy expanding with its new exterior Village concept, one furniture retailer has staked a claim in the new development heavy on food concepts. Meantime, the original, main mall building is welcoming a designer toy store well known among collectors and a new food-court vendor. Connecticut-based Lovesac is planning a furniture showroom in The Village across from Shake Shack and between Supreme Dumplings and Happy Lamb Hot Pot. The company sells modular, 'Sactional' (sectional) furniture and 'Sacs' — bag seats, among other items. Its website's product page says its furniture is 'built to last a lifetime.' 'We seek to use sustainable inputs, but even consumable parts are built for replacement, recycling, or easy repair so they won't end up in a landfill,' it added. The retailer has a store in Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila and sites in Olympia, Kirkland and Lynnwood. The Village is set to open in October, according to a mall media representative, along with Lovesac. The Village also includes Dave's Hot Chicken, Simply Thai and Gong cha bubble tea. The mall's food court is gaining Seoul Bowl in May, between Charleys Cheesesteaks and Sip + Spoon, according to the mall directory map. Its store page says, 'Our wish was always to have our hometown of Seattle to have similar street food as South Korea. 'We developed the recipe in our way and transported the flavors of South Korea to Seattle. And that's what we're doing with Seoul Bowl.' Chinese toy company Pop Mart has a store planned across from Helzberg Diamonds in the original main mall building. The store's description calls the brand 'a rising global force in pop culture and entertainment. Our purpose is to celebrate daily moments and inspire through designer toys and fun experiences.' Pop Mart is known for its 'blind box' or 'mystery box' toys, sold in a sealed package that can contain a random, unknown toy or collectible figure. Its top seller is its Labubu doll. In addition to its vending machines, as of March, it had 22 U.S. stores across 11 states, including Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila and Bellevue Square in Bellevue. The mall media representative said Pop Mart is set to open in July.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Korean street food, swanky ‘Sac' seats, pop culture toy store headed to Tacoma Mall
While Tacoma Mall is busy expanding with its new exterior Village concept, one furniture retailer has staked a claim in the new development heavy on food concepts. Meantime, the original, main mall building is welcoming a designer toy store well known among collectors and a new food-court vendor. Connecticut-based Lovesac is planning a furniture showroom in The Village across from Shake Shack and between Supreme Dumplings and Happy Lamb Hot Pot. The company sells modular, 'Sactional' (sectional) furniture and 'Sacs' — bag seats, among other items. Its website's product page says its furniture is 'built to last a lifetime.' 'We seek to use sustainable inputs, but even consumable parts are built for replacement, recycling, or easy repair so they won't end up in a landfill,' it added. The retailer has a store in Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila and sites in Olympia, Kirkland and Lynnwood. The Village is set to open in October, according to a mall media representative, along with Lovesac. The Village also includes Dave's Hot Chicken, Simply Thai and Gong cha bubble tea. The mall's food court is gaining Seoul Bowl in May, between Charleys Cheesesteaks and Sip + Spoon, according to the mall directory map. Its store page says, 'Our wish was always to have our hometown of Seattle to have similar street food as South Korea. 'We developed the recipe in our way and transported the flavors of South Korea to Seattle. And that's what we're doing with Seoul Bowl.' Chinese toy company Pop Mart has a store planned across from Helzberg Diamonds in the original main mall building. The store's description calls the brand 'a rising global force in pop culture and entertainment. Our purpose is to celebrate daily moments and inspire through designer toys and fun experiences.' Pop Mart is known for its 'blind box' or 'mystery box' toys, sold in a sealed package that can contain a random, unknown toy or collectible figure. Its top seller is its Labubu doll. In addition to its vending machines, as of March, it had 22 U.S. stores across 11 states, including Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila and Bellevue Square in Bellevue. The mall media representative said Pop Mart is set to open in July.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Volatile Stocks with Questionable Fundamentals
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren't prepared. Navigating these stocks isn't easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. That said, here are three volatile stocks best left to the gamblers and some better opportunities instead. Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.58 Started as a Kickstarter campaign, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) is a fitness technology company known for its at-home exercise equipment and interactive online workout classes. Why Is PTON Risky? Sluggish trends in its connected fitness subscribers suggest customers aren't adopting its solutions as quickly as the company hoped Suboptimal cost structure is highlighted by its history of operating losses Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value Peloton is trading at $6.62 per share, or 9.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than PTON. Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.34 Known for its oversized, premium beanbags, Lovesac (NASDAQ:LOVE) is a specialty furniture brand selling modular furniture. Why Does LOVE Worry Us? Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 2.2% annual growth was below the typical consumer discretionary company Capital intensity will likely ramp up in the next year as its free cash flow margin is expected to contract by 1.5 percentage points Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company's profitability At $21.12 per share, Lovesac trades at 45.9x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with LOVE, check out our full research report (it's free). Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.42 Originally established as a division of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly before becoming independent in 2018, Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) develops and sells medications, vaccines, and other health products for pets and farm animals across more than 90 countries. Why Is ELAN Not Exciting? Weak constant currency growth over the past two years indicates challenges in maintaining its market share Revenue growth over the past five years was nullified by the company's new share issuances as its earnings per share fell by 3.1% annually Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired Elanco's stock price of $9.50 implies a valuation ratio of 10.7x forward price-to-earnings. If you're considering ELAN for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Comfort Systems (+751% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spotting Winners: Somnigroup (NYSE:SGI) And Home Furnishings Stocks In Q4
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it's time to take stock of this quarter's best and worst performers in the home furnishings industry, including Somnigroup (NYSE:SGI) and its peers. A healthy housing market is good for furniture demand as more consumers are buying, renting, moving, and renovating. On the other hand, periods of economic weakness or high interest rates discourage home sales and can squelch demand. In addition, home furnishing companies must contend with shifting consumer preferences such as the growing propensity to buy goods online, including big things like mattresses and sofas that were once thought to be immune from e-commerce competition. The 6 home furnishings stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 2.5% while next quarter's revenue guidance was in line. While some home furnishings stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 3.9% since the latest earnings results. Established through the merger of Tempur-Pedic and Sealy in 2012, Somnigroup (NYSE:SGI) is a bedding manufacturer known for its innovative memory foam mattresses and sleep products Somnigroup reported revenues of $1.21 billion, up 3.2% year on year. This print exceeded analysts' expectations by 1.9%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a slower quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts' EPS estimates. Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 8% since reporting and currently trades at $61.32. Read our full report on Somnigroup here, it's free. Known for its oversized, premium beanbags, Lovesac (NASDAQ:LOVE) is a specialty furniture brand selling modular furniture. Lovesac reported revenues of $241.5 million, down 3.6% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 4.9%. The business had an exceptional quarter with EBITDA guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts' expectations. Lovesac delivered the biggest analyst estimates beat and highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 30.4% since reporting. It currently trades at $20.75. Is now the time to buy Lovesac? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Founded in 1883, Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) is a diversified manufacturer of products and components for various industries. Leggett & Platt reported revenues of $1.06 billion, down 5.3% year on year, exceeding analysts' expectations by 2.8%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations. As expected, the stock is down 26.3% since the results and currently trades at $7.37. Read our full analysis of Leggett & Platt's results here. The prized possession of every mancave, La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) is a furniture company specializing in recliners, sofas, and seats. La-Z-Boy reported revenues of $521.8 million, up 4.3% year on year. This result beat analysts' expectations by 1.2%. Zooming out, it was a mixed quarter as it also logged a narrow beat of analysts' Retail revenue estimates but revenue guidance for next quarter slightly missing analysts' expectations. La-Z-Boy scored the fastest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 13.1% since reporting and currently trades at $39.32. Read our full, actionable report on La-Z-Boy here, it's free. Established in 1878, Mohawk Industries (NYSE:MHK) is a leading producer of floor-covering products for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk Industries reported revenues of $2.64 billion, flat year on year. This number surpassed analysts' expectations by 4.1%. More broadly, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts' organic revenue estimates but EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts' expectations significantly. The stock is down 9.8% since reporting and currently trades at $110.09. Read our full, actionable report on Mohawk Industries here, it's free. Thanks to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been on a steady path downward, easing back toward that 2% sweet spot. Fortunately (miraculously to some), all this tightening didn't send the economy tumbling into a recession, so here we are, cautiously celebrating a soft landing. The cherry on top? Recent rate cuts (half a point in September 2024, a quarter in November) have propped up markets, especially after Trump's November win lit a fire under major indices and sent them to all-time highs. However, there's still plenty to ponder — tariffs, corporate tax cuts, and what 2025 might hold for the economy. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Strong Momentum Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. 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