Attending furniture markets is only half the job; the real work starts when you get home. Whew! Take a deep breath and relax. Kick off your shoes and allow your mind to decompress. It’s been a busy few days at furniture market, and now you’re back in your store. If
Mandy Jeffries isn’t afraid to try something different. Maybe that’s why Colfax Furniture is so successful. HFA member Mandy Jeffries understands that life changes, plans change, dreams, too. Sometimes that change comes slowly, imperceptible at first. Other times change comes suddenly without any warning. The key, says Jeffries, is being
In this booming economy, make sure you’re grounded by these 8 tips We’re in the midst of good times, people. Not just the furniture industry, but almost every industry across the nation and Canada are enjoying a booming economy. Sure, there are pockets where the economy and individual companies haven’t
As we turn the page toward 2026, California employers, including home furnishings retailers, are once again preparing for a fresh
Many retail buying journeys begin online through research, browsing, comparison, or early product discovery. Shoppers expect digital guidance before they
As the policy landscape around tariffs continues to evolve, the Home Furnishings Association is closely monitoring developments that may affect
How Furniture Retailers Win Online in 2026 Walk into any furniture store today, and you can sense how dramatically the
Joining an established furniture retail sales team can feel daunting for a new associate. Walking into a showroom with seasoned
Coaching That Closes: How to Develop High-Performing Sales Associates Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail
Selling Like a “Million-Dollar Writer” What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
