I love great quotations. They can capsulize thoughts and feelings or inspire. The late English author Douglas Adams said, “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” In light of last year, I could rephrase that
Marathons are a lot like running a furniture store. It’s important to finish strong. In the HFA’s Fall Insights magazine, David McMahon offers furniture retailers advice on the final push. But that’s just the start, says McMahon. Here he offers some tips on forecasting for the next year. Retailers can
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
Finding and retaining quality employees continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Hiring managers, HR
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. In reality, everyone should have a purposeful strategy based on what matters most
Walk into any home furnishings showroom, and you can sense how radically the customer journey has shifted. Today’s shoppers no
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
