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
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MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
