In the recruitment and executive search world, we often hear requests for the “Purple Squirrel,” that so-called mythical candidate who possesses a hyper-specific blend of industry experience, local proximity, and a 100% match on every technical requirement. While holding out for excellence is understandable, there is a fine line between
If you’ve ever watched a great candidate slow down at the finish line, or walk away from what felt like a perfect offer, it’s rarely about one number on the page. Top candidates are asking themselves a very different set of questions than, “Is this salary high enough?” They’re quietly
“Every business owner has an exit strategy—even if they haven’t planned one.” For many private and family-owned businesses, daily operations consume nearly all available time. Sales, employees, customers, supply chain issues, and cash flow naturally take priority over long-term planning. Yet one question eventually confronts every business owner: What happens
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center during Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated
Geo-fencing is one of the most talked-about tools in local advertising, and one of the most misunderstood. For furniture retailers,
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. In reality, everyone should have a purposeful strategy based on what matters most
Retailer-focused education will explore AI, marketing, operations, customer experience, tariffs, and business growth The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
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
