Operations & Warehousing

Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery: Making Furniture Logistics Simple and Reliable

HFA’s newest Solution Partner, Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery, has spent decades perfecting the art of moving furniture. What started as a commitment to helping retailers deliver products safely and on time in 1989 has grown into a full-service operation combining professional experience, technology, and care. Their mission is simple: to

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Shippabo
How Shippabo AI platform is Transforming Furniture Logistics

Furniture logistics don’t just require coordination; they demand precision. Timing, visibility, and cost control make all the difference, but even the most experienced importers can struggle with chargebacks, delays, and inventory issues, especially without the right technology. Shippabo is a freight forwarder and logistics technology partner built specifically for global

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HomeSource Systems
Bridging the Gaps: Technology Purpose Built for the Retail Industry

Independent retailers have always faced complexity. From managing vendor relationships to tracking inventory and delivering a consistent customer experience, the day-to-day demands have grown. Most retailers have some software in place. A point-of-sale system might live in one platform, inventory in another, or maybe a digital catalog from one or

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Extend
How to Reduce Returns and Improve CSAT with AI

Returns in the furniture industry can be complex, costly, and a major source of customer frustration. Whether it’s a damaged table on delivery or a customer claiming a sofa was never received, furniture retailers are caught between maintaining margins and meeting rising service expectations. Fortunately, smart technology now offers a

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Bright Data
Forecast Seasonal Trends Using Data and eCommerce Analytics

In home furnishings retail, understanding and the ability to forecast seasonal trends is key to staying ahead in terms of your ability to capitalize on demand, respond to the right trend, and keep inventories right-sized. Furniture retail is no different than other retail sections. It is even more ‘seasonal’ than

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Arindam Basu
RFID Technology Improves Inventory Management and Pays Additional Dividends

The U.S. retail landscape remains uneven, with strong consumer spending in categories like motor vehicles, parts, and building materials—likely driven by pre-tariff buying behavior—while furniture stores experienced a nearly 1% month-over-month decline. The National Retail Federation projects slower consumer spending growth in the near term due to inflation and tariff

Evoneer
AI vs. Rules-Based Systems in Furniture Retail: Finding the Right Fit

It’s the middle of the day, the showroom is full of customers, and the sofa everyone wants is out of stock. Meanwhile, your retail technology is reacting, not predicting — and it’s costing you. Choosing the right retail technology to manage your inventory can make all the difference between keeping

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FamOn
Consumer Buying Trends Impacting Small to Medium Retailers

The furniture retail industry is evolving rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, digital transformation, and global economic factors. While large retailers have the resources to adapt, small and medium-sized furniture retailers face unique challenges in staying competitive. To remain viable, they must adapt to these shifts, ensuring they meet customer

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Blue Cargo
Don’t Let OSRA Penalize You: HFA and BlueCargo Can Help

The Ever-Changing Landscape of Furniture Importing Home furniture businesses involved in container imports and related activities are complex and dynamic. Disruptions can significantly impede the flow of containerized goods arriving in the US, throwing your meticulously crafted plans into disarray. Adding to the complexity, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)

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