Profits don’t improve by accident. It improves when leadership can clearly see how marketing, eCommerce, product performance, and operations influence margin. Many retailers generate significant volumes of data, yet still struggle to translate it into disciplined retail profit management. Reports often live in separate systems and then in spreadsheets so
Cash flow. It’s the lifeblood of every business, and for home furnishing retailers, it’s no different. In a competitive industry where consumer demands are becoming increasingly hard to satisfy, cash flow management for retailers can be a struggle. To put it in perspective: 23% of small businesses in the US
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
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HFA proudly congratulates its CEO, Peter Theran, on being named one of The Home Furnishings 500 most influential people in
The home furnishings shopper no longer follows a simple path to purchase. Consumers often spend weeks researching before ever setting
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
New research from Elevate puts the Gen X woman at the center of the furniture story. Surveying 1,210 Gen X shoppers at every stage of
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
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
