Education
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES!
Learn from Industry Experts Anytime, Anywhere.
The Home Furnishings Association provides many opportunities for retailers to receive additional education and training to better their employees and their business. We provide seminars at both Las Vegas, and High Point Market as well as put on webinars, and podcasts, from industry experts. We also release white papers full of how-to's and great content from within our industry and beyond to improve your business. Check out some of our educational offerings below!
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With tax refunds coming, don’t let political ads distract your customers
2020 05 February 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ETTax-refund season is coming! Millions of consumers will have extra cash and the desire to spend it. Did you know that 15 percent of them will use it for home furnishings or home improvements? Your challenge is to see a fair share of that spending come to your store or…
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Does your online experience match your in-store experience?
2020 19 February 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ETToday's customer journey is anything but a funnel; it's more like a Jackson Pollock painting. Shoppers bounce among your website, marketplaces and in-store visits. Retailers and brands that can create harmony and balance between online and in-store shopping experiences will be positioned for success. In this session, we will share…
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Did you miss our last webinar?
Expand your furniture business nationwide without an e-commerce store
Would you like to expand your range and sell to customers all across the country? If so, but you’re worried about costs, technical know-how and logistics, this webinar will ease your mind and give you new ways to think about the opportunities. Growing your business outside of your local or…
Market Seminars
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We're proud to offer education to retailers of all sizes
Meet experts and industry influencers face-to-face at our FREE Market seminar series during Las Vegas and High Point Furniture Markets, presented in the Association’s Resource Centers.
Sharpen your skills and learn new ideas and approaches to make you more effective and efficient. You do not need to be a member of the association to learn with us at these seminars!
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White Papers
More Member WhitepapersThe Five Keys To Inventory Management
As retailers, our inventory is the biggest asset we have that needs constant management to maximize profitability. There are many factors that contribute to a…
Read MoreAdvantages of Long Term Finance
Shoppers looking to buy furniture are taking their time and doing their homework before making a purchase, including carefully researching value and financing.
Read MoreAnswers to the Retail Industry’s Image and Labor Problems
From Target and Gap to Sears and WilliamsSonoma, it seems that most major retailers have suffered from regulatory and media scrutiny over their scheduling policies.
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