Furniture shopping has evolved into a fluid, hybrid experience. Today’s consumers move seamlessly between online browsing and in-store visits, gathering inspiration, comparing options, and seeking confidence before making a purchase. But according to new research from 3D Cloud, the real driver of buying behavior isn’t where customers shop, it’s how
The furniture industry is entering a new digital era. One where a dining table can be explored in 10 finishes, resized to fit a buyer’s exact room, and showcased in multiple layouts before a single prototype is made. That’s the power of digital twins. And for furniture brands, this shift
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
Visual merchandising has evolved significantly from traditional window displays and static store layouts. What used to rely solely on creativity and aesthetics has now evolved into a seamless blend of art, science, and technology. In today’s retail landscape, technology doesn’t just support visual merchandising — it defines it. From immersive
Furniture is deeply personal. Every day, we meet customers who are excited about finding the right piece, yet also understandably nervous. A shopper discovers a sectional they love, tests the comfort, scrolls through images online, and then pauses with the same questions we hear again and again: Will this really
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
Retailers are (rightly) investing in immersive 3D experiences to inspire and convert today’s mobile-first shoppers. Whether a beautifully rendered kitchen design or a fully customized living room, the right tools build confidence and help customers visualize their future space. But, too often, what starts as a “wow” moment online, or
In a business where visual storytelling is everything, furniture retailers and manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI image generation to improve how they work and sell. While AI has made headlines for writing content or automating customer support, its most transformative impact in the home furnishings space may be in
The sofa you curl up on, the table you share meals on, the mirror you give that one last look before you head out the door—furniture is part of our everyday lives, from the special moments to the beautifully mundane. And how we select these items is changing. eCommerce is
The Future of E-commerce: A Case Study of a Virtual Showhouse with 12 Celebrated Interior Designers of USA with overall 6.5M+ Followers The e-commerce landscape is rapidly transforming, presenting fresh opportunities and challenges for retailers and brands alike. The shift to online shopping has altered consumer expectations, particularly in the
If you thought of the title of this article as a question, your first answer might be “Products that sold
There is an important update for home furnishings retailers and other importers affected by IEEPA tariffs: the refund process is
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
In furniture retail, most sales are lost to the power of uncertainty, and this uncertainty often centers around affordability and
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
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