You don’t need another research firm telling you what happened last quarter. You need a heads-up on what’s coming so you can buy smarter, staff smarter, and market smarter. That’s where Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop company, comes in. Now an HFA Solution Partner, Zelman is bringing its industry-leading housing
The furniture retail industry is evolving rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, digital transformation, and global economic factors. While large retailers have the resources to adapt, small and medium-sized furniture retailers face unique challenges in staying competitive. To remain viable, they must adapt to these shifts, ensuring they meet customer
Why Cart Abandonment Might Be Happening and How to Fix It It’s time to meet with the web and marketing team, and you’re faced with the same awful question. It’s positive that you don’t want to know the answer, but you ask it anyway: “How many abandoned checkouts this week?”
Online shopping is far from perfect. Customers frequently encounter frustrations that can lead to abandoned carts, negative experiences, and lost business for retailers. Understanding and addressing these pain points effectively is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive. Here, we explore consumers’ three key eCommerce frustrations when shopping online and
As industries continue to adapt to digital transformations, the furniture sector has witnessed a significant shift from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to dynamic online platforms. In 2024, online furniture sales in the U.S. alone soared to approximately $96.5 billion, demonstrating a clear consumer preference for digital furniture shopping experience solutions and
Supply chain visibility has never been more critical for furniture retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. The home furnishings industry highly depends
Shopping for furniture is a universal experience, yet the way different generations approach this process varies significantly. From Gen Z
Your website’s getting clicks, but are you getting customers? Clicks are nice, but conversions pay the bills. Here’s how to turn
Retail marketing in 2025 and beyond will be defined by a simple truth: brands that fail to align with evolving
“We need to talk.” Those four words can be intimidating in any relationship. In family-run furniture businesses, they can feel
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today The long-term success of every retail business depends on one thing: its people. Preparing the next generation of leaders isn’t
Navigating Leadership in a Family Business Stepping into greater responsibility within a family business comes with unique opportunities—and its own set of challenges. From
The long-term success of every retail business depends on one thing: its people. Preparing the next generation of leaders isn’t
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Family Business Dynamics Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family
