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M. Kathwari

Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ethan Allen Interiors

Search every verified M. Kathwari interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an April 2, 2026, interview on Bloomberg Talks, Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari discussed the company’s position amid ongoing tariff impacts. He stated that tariffs have not significantly affected Ethan Allen, noting that the company’s decision to base 80% of its furniture manufacturing in North America has created a “positive perspective” for the business. Kathwari added that the only area with notable tariffs is Mexico, where a 25% duty applies. Kathwari also addressed consumer behavior, describing customers as “cautious” and observing a “significant decline in people coming in” to Ethan Allen’s design centers. He noted that those who do visit are “more likely to buy.” He attributed the company’s resilience to its vertical integration, interior design network, and logistics system, which allows for a single delivered price nationwide. Kathwari confirmed that Ethan Allen had raised retail prices by an average of 5% due to cost pressures, particularly on imported items like rugs and lighting, but said the company has managed without further significant increases.

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