Josh Hudson took over the family business when it was on its last leg. These days, Hudson’s Furniture is running strong. It’s 4:30 in the morning and the alarm on Josh Hudson’s phone by his bed goes off. Actually, it’s not an alarm. This morning it’s Tim Ferriss filling the
New address—same appeal After 91 years in the same location, Boone’s Furniture & Gifts finally moved in 2006. Looking back, Joel and Julie Isley wonder what took them so long. Out-of-towners passing through Gibsonville, N.C. (pop. 6,921) see a downtown packed with enough quaint shops and tree-lined streets to fill
The residents of Altus, Okla., expect big-city service from their retailers. Every day Charlene Firth and H&H Furniture deliver. Some people are born into the home furnishings business. Some find their way in through marriage. Still others start out at the bottom and slowly work their way up to signing
The Sofa Store: To stand out, keep it simple. Good branding communicates what you stand for as a business. That branding can be communicated verbally or visually. Retail designer Martin Roberts’ series on logo design’s he’s helped recreate for home furnishings retailers ends this week with The Sofa Store in
Steve Kidder is always on the move and has no intention of slowing down It is snowing in Vermont and Steve Kidder is sitting in his office, which looks a lot like a Ford F150 pickup truck, ready to start his day. It’s barely 9 a.m. and already Kidder has
The success of your business often hinges on the people working the floor, managing deliveries, handling customers, and selling products.
As the political and economic landscape shifts in 2025, the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) draws close
In an industry where design inspiration and shopper trust drive every sale, a well-run company blog can be one of
US Tariff Policy Update In the four months since President Trump proclaimed April 2, 2025, ‘Liberation Day,’ there have been
Last-mile delivery has become one of the most critical aspects of retail success. Customers expect fast, reliable, and professional delivery
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
What are the Pillar Awards? Presented by the Home Furnishings Association, the Pillar Awards celebrate the home furnishings industry’s highest
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
