Leadership & Management

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FamOn
Mastering Cash Flow: A Furniture Retailer’s Guide to Financial Stability

Effective cash flow management is a critical component of financial stability, serving as a financial safeguard, enabling businesses to endure economic turbulence and uncertainty. However, furniture retailers may frequently face specific financial challenges in challenging circumstances, including high inventory levels and slow turnover, seasonal sales fluctuations, and rising supply chain

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Citrin Cooperman
KPIs Furniture Retailers Should Focus on to Drive Success

Business owners understand that numbers wield immense power. However, leveraging these numbers to boost your bottom line is not always simple. For stores looking to amplify retail furniture sales, tracking and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a crucial first step. Retail furniture is fiercely competitive, with stores diligently analyzing

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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

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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,

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