Nearly 40% of U.S. consumers are non-prime, and their needs shape how they research and shop with furniture merchants.1 New findings from Koalafi’s State of the Lease-to-Own Consumer Report show that when lease-to-own financing is available, visible, straightforward, and easy to understand, shoppers feel more confident in continuing their journey
The American Home Furnishings Alliance was among members of the ASTM Furniture Safety Subcommittee voting against changes to the voluntary furniture stability standard recommended by Consumer Reports magazine here last week. At a May 4 meeting of ASTM’s F15.42 subcommittee, Consumer Reports was invited by subcommittee chairman Richard Rosati to
In the recruitment and executive search world, we often hear requests for the “Purple Squirrel,” that so-called mythical candidate who
Finding and retaining quality employees continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Hiring managers, HR
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
Digital marketing gets most of the attention in traffic conversations, but furniture remains a category where physical experience matters. Customers
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
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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
