We’re living longer, but that doesn’t mean you can put off planning for your store’s future Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention produced a paper called “Death in the United States, 2017.” While this might seem to be a morbidly unusual article, please bear with me because this
In our agrarian past, every farmer wanted 10 sons because all that free labor meant he could have a much bigger farm. The patriarch not only controlled the family business, he also generally controlled the career choices his children were allowed to make. That trend has persisted in modern family
…and what it takes to be a winner Remember this year’s Super Bowl? Remember how it only took the New England Patriots 20 minutes to transform themselves from the most hated professional football team to comeback darlings and heroes for the ages? Midway through the third quarter, with the Atlanta
(and what you can learn from it) The lure of the family business is powerful. I live in North Carolina, a state whose allegiance to NASCAR is like no other. In NASCAR, the predominant form of organization is the family-owned business—or at least the private, closely held businesses. However, just
Understanding where your store is on its journey can help you grow. Bobby Martin has never owned a home furnishings store, but I bet a lot of home furnishings retailers can learn from him. Martin built his first company, First Research, up to the point where he could sell it
In retail today, delivery operations are not just a logistical necessity — they are a front-line component of customer satisfaction,
Simple, powerful leadership principles that drive performance and engagement on the sales floor and beyond. Whether you’re managing a large
Why Generative AI Is Becoming a Must on the Sales Floor Retailers today are surrounded by data, but getting clear
An important policy announcement that could directly impact your business. On September 25, President Trump announced on Truth Social that,
At 8 a.m., Sarah opens Instagram, coffee in hand. Two hours later, she has ten screenshots saved and a plan
Smart Buying Strategies for Better Inventory Decisions Making the right inventory decisions can be the difference between record sales and costly overstocks. This session
Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
Retailer-to-Retailer Roundtable: Back-End Operations Exclusive for HFA Members Looking for a place to connect with like-minded retailers, share challenges, and
