A concerning reality persists in furniture and mattress retail: between 60-80% of furniture shoppers and 30-50% of mattress shoppers walk out without purchasing. This “walk-away rate” translates to approximately $150 million in lost furniture and $30 million in lost mattress sales across the United States daily. According to a 2023 Consumer
The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are
How independent furniture retailers can turn their website into a real part of how they sell — not just a
Connecting POS, inventory, and ecommerce has become essential for furniture retailers. It directly impacts how a business runs day to
In today’s global market, supply chains are no longer simple, linear systems. A single product may involve raw materials from
Global trade policy continues to shift rapidly, and for home furnishings retailers, those changes can have immediate consequences for costs,
Inventory Management Transformation: The New Retail Back End Behind every great customer experience is an operation that runs smoothly. Join Peter Theran, HFA CEO, for
How Visible Is Your Store in AI? What are AI search tools saying about your store, and are they saying anything at all? In
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Back-End Operations Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
