The Customer Journey is No Longer Linear Picture this scenario: A customer sees your sectional sofa on Instagram. She clicks through to your website on her phone, browses the dimensions and fabric options, but doesn’t make a purchase. The next day, she visits your physical store, sits on that exact
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
How Furniture Retailers Win Online in 2026 Walk into any furniture store today, and you can sense how dramatically the buyer journey has changed. Customers no longer arrive to browse. They arrive informed. They have compared brands, saved inspiration boards, tested products in AR, read reviews, and asked AI for
Many retail buying journeys begin online through research, browsing, comparison, or early product discovery. Shoppers expect digital guidance before they ever enter a store. They look for clarity, inspiration, and confidence in every interaction. A website often influences a purchase more than any single conversation on the sales floor. A
Seeing clearly is one of the biggest aspirations for today’s retailers, and nowhere is this more critical than in logistics. Final mile delivery visibility has become essential for delivery managers and end customers who want to know exactly where their order is and when it will arrive. Having visibility at
The NEW Buyer Journey: Digital and On-Demand The days of quick, impulse-driven furniture purchases are long gone. Today’s consumer expects instant clarity, confidence, and even control from the products and companies they choose to invest their hard-earned money with. If your website doesn’t deliver—especially on the product page—the sale stalls.
Today, having a website that does not deliver a seamless eCommerce experience is not optional for furniture retailers looking to attract and retain customers. The customer journey has morphed dramatically, with many starting—and sometimes completing—their purchasing journey online. Independent, local furniture retailers who prioritize their website’s eCommerce experience can set
According to a 2024 survey, 86% of consumers start their research online. This statistic highlights the importance of providing furniture companies with a seamless and engaging digital experience. Shoppers today expect more than just attractive furniture—they want inspiration, customization, and convenience throughout their buying journey. Meeting these expectations isn’t without
The furniture retail landscape is evolving rapidly, breaking down the traditional barriers that once separated B2B (business-to-business) and DTC (direct-to-consumer) operations. As these silos dissolve, a more interconnected ecosystem is emerging. Home furnishings retailers increasingly recognize the value of integrating these channels to create a seamless experience for wholesale buyers,
The furniture industry is entering a new digital era. One where a dining table can be explored in 10 finishes,
Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings
How AI is reshaping consumer behavior, redefining the modern retail journey The home goods shoppers no longer discover products the
I’ve spent years around retail furniture companies, and I’ve watched a quiet problem sink otherwise healthy businesses: aging inventory. Aging
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center (RRC) during the Las Vegas Market, offering
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
