Website accessibility for online retailers is crucial because it ensures compliance with legal requirements, opens new markets and customer segments, improves the user experience for all customers, and enhances the brand’s reputation. In today’s digital age, accessibility is not just a moral obligation but also a business imperative that retailers
ECommerce is a vital part of how consumers purchase right now! As just one example, online sales represented over 90% of the growth in the furniture industry overall in 2022. So many businesses have embraced this powerful new selling tool, offering online shopping through eCommerce-geared websites. But are you fully
According to Forbes, the rapid rise of eCommerce will see just over 20% of retail purchases take place online in 2023. The rise of eCommerce has transformed the face of retail and ushered in an era of digital transformation in the furniture sector. It has also increased the amount of
eCommerce has become essential for home furnishing businesses to reach and engage with customers. However, despite the convenience and accessibility of online shopping for customers and retailers, eCommerce cart abandonment is a significant challenge. Online shopping carts’ average cart abandonment rate is a whopping 70%, signaling a need for
Crime pays (a lot), according to Riskified data. Our recent analysis of how fraudsters make money shows it takes just 90 minutes of work per week to reap returns from malicious activity — and with a $30k weekly investment, fraudsters can generate more than $50k in weekly revenue. Despite this
In recent years, the retail and eCommerce landscape has significantly shifted towards embracing and favoring digital-first experiences. This trend, spanning across industries from fashion to furniture, shows no signs of slowing down, with global retail eCommerce sales expected to grow by 56% over the next few years, reaching approximately $8.1
Consumers have an abundance of choice when it comes to e-commerce. Countless brands and retailers vie for consumer attention and share of wallet. So what are the deciding factors that turn shoppers into customers? Last year, Nfinite confirmed in a proprietary data report that product imagery is high on the
Return policy abuse is rising, but existing fraud prevention tools weren’t designed with this challenge in mind—until now. Riskified’s Eyal Elazar and Joe Gelman offer expert advice on how retailers can protect their bottom line and realize the true promise of tailored customer experiences. Why can’t risk models designed to
The home furnishings market is changing. What was once an in-person-only experience of feeling and touching fabrics is now done online for many people. The size of the global e-commerce furniture store market is projected to cross $40 billion by 2030. Shoppers are now driven more than ever by convenience.
Engaging visuals are critical for your e-commerce site. They help increase time on the page, engagement with product pages, add-to-cart rates, and, ultimately, conversion rates. But getting shoppers to your site is half the battle. Whether you are using organic social media posts, paid social media campaigns, email sequences, display
As the policy landscape around tariffs continues to evolve, the Home Furnishings Association is closely monitoring developments that may affect
How Furniture Retailers Win Online in 2026 Walk into any furniture store today, and you can sense how dramatically the
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
What Smart Retailers Are Doing About It Consumers across the country are suing retailers over ADA website accessibility. Avoid becoming
Selling Like a Million-Dollar Writer What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
The Right Way to Use AI in Retail Marketing (and What to Avoid) Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping marketing and its impact on retail
