Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer email addresses and cell phone numbers from past purchases, deliveries, financing applications, or loyalty programs, you already own one of the most powerful digital marketing tools available today. The mistake
The Customer Journey is No Longer Linear Picture this scenario: A customer sees your sectional sofa on Instagram. She clicks through to your website on her phone, browses the dimensions and fabric options, but doesn’t make a purchase. The next day, she visits your physical store, sits on that exact
Running a furniture store today isn’t easy. Shoppers have endless options, and they’re scrolling, searching, and comparing before they even step into your showroom. The good news? With the right digital marketing channels, you can quickly turn those clicks into customers. After working with furniture retailers across the country, Dovr
Search engine optimization remains one of the most influential parts of digital marketing today. Organic search continues to drive a significant portion of website traffic across industries, often outperforming social media and many paid channels over time. For furnishings retailers, search visibility directly affects how brands are discovered, researched, and
Ever wonder why so many shoppers visit your website, browse sofas or mattresses, and then leave without making a purchase? That’s where retargeting campaigns come in – a powerful digital marketing strategy that gives you a second chance to convert those interested visitors into paying customers. In fact, retargeting is
The David vs. Goliath Story is Changing If you’ve been in furniture retail for more than a decade, you remember when only the big players—the Top 100 chains with massive budgets—could afford sophisticated digital marketing. Those billion-dollar retailers had teams of 20 or more people solely handling search engine optimization
I’ve been in the furniture business for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed every marketing trend, from loud holiday ads to “lowest price in town” banners. But none of those tactics builds lasting trust anymore. The stores winning today treat their brand like a media company and take content marketing
Retail furniture buying in the United States is undergoing seismic shifts, marked by new technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and changes accelerated by recent global events. The ” What Shoppers Want: U.S. Insights on Furniture & the Future of Retail” presentation in the HFA Retailer Resource Center at the High Point
If you’re in furniture retail or manufacturing, chances are you’re sitting on an incredibly valuable marketing asset — and don’t even know it. I’m talking about 3D product data. These are the CAD files, renderings, and digital models that most manufacturers create during product development — not for marketing, but
What Smart Retailers Are Doing About It Consumers across the country are suing retailers over ADA website accessibility. Avoid becoming the next target. Here’s a practical overview: why ADA compliance matters, how the law is being used against retailers, and immediate steps you can take to stay compliant and reduce
How AI is reshaping consumer behavior, redefining the modern retail journey The home goods shoppers no longer discover products the
Digital marketing gets most of the attention in traffic conversations, but furniture remains a category where physical experience matters. Customers
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
Furniture is more than just an accessory; it is a fundamental aspect of interior design and functionality in residential and
In today’s global market, supply chains are no longer simple, linear systems. A single product may involve raw materials from
Succession planning is critical to protecting the future of a home furnishings retail business, yet many owners wait too long to start. Whether the transition
Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Driving Traffic Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
