Leadership & Management

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Home Furnishings Association
Safeguarding Your Retail Business Against Cyber Threats

It Could Happen To You- Start Protecting Your Business The retail industry faces various cyber threats that can profoundly impact businesses. It’s no longer a question of “if” but “when” an attack will occur. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated, retailers must adopt comprehensive strategies to protect their operations and customer

Real Estate Agent Handing Over the Keys in Front of Vacant Business Office.
Julius Feinblum Real Estate
Empowering Retailers Julius M. Feinblum’s Approach to Real Estate Challenges

Julius M. Feinblum Real Estate has been a pivotal player in the real estate sector for over 36 years, specifically serving the Home & Patio Furnishings, Mattress, and Home Products industries. This case study explores how the firm leverages its specialized expertise, personalized service, and strategic partnerships to help retailers

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Mattress Recycling Council
New Mattress Recycling Requirements for Oregon: What You Need to Know

Starting January 1, 2025, Oregon will launch a statewide mattress recycling program aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability. This new initiative is the result of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) authorizing the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to establish a mattress stewardship program following the approval of a revised

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Jody Sievert
Coaching Strategies for Results

We can all agree that coaching is critical to goal achievement and professional development. Yet, when I ask sales managers to describe some of their coaching strategies, many sales coaches say, “I am always coaching….” without delivering an actual strategy. They think that being on the floor, within earshot of

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Lorri Kelley
Navigating Tough Times: The Power of Sales Coaching

The G.R.O.W. Sales Coaching Model Part 1 In speaking with hundreds of furniture retailers over the last two years, I have heard that everyone is experiencing economic challenges and feeling the same pain at different levels and in different parts of the business. Challenging times increase the need to look

Organic Mattress by Naturepedic
Naturepedic
Driving Sales with Certified Organic Products: A Retailer’s Guide

Join the trend towards healthier bedding options! Consumers are increasingly seeking organic products and mattresses, moving away from traditional materials. Learn how to successfully expand your product line to include organic mattress offerings and boost sales in this growing market. When introducing healthier products, certified organic mattresses and bedding are

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LoopDeco
Maximizing Customer Loyalty Through Furniture Removal Practices

Customer loyalty is a big deal since it affects your business growth rate, sales numbers, and much more. Furniture retailers are constantly looking for ways to increase customer loyalty. Many do this through rewards programs, financing options, discounts or sales, and great customer service. While these common methods can help,

Multiple mattresses on top of a city landfill.
Ted Metas
Mattress Recycling: Why Should We Care 

One of the keys to improving the furniture industry’s carbon footprint is the issue of mattress recycling in the United States. This is arguably one of the home furnishings industry’s most important, misunderstood, and overlooked environmental issues. It is estimated that, in 2025, approximately 20 million mattresses will be disposed of,

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The Barnabas Furniture Bank
Furniture Banks: Recycling Furniture and Restoring Lives

Picture this: It’s a happy day. You just got the keys to your new apartment after years of experiencing housing insecurity. First and last month’s rent, deposits, utilities, and basic necessities such as food leave you with little money to spend on furniture, so the door closes on an empty

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