Finding and retaining quality employees continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Hiring managers, HR professionals, and business leaders alike are navigating a fundamentally changed labor market. Millions of workers have reevaluated what they want from their careers, experienced professionals are retiring at accelerated rates,
In the home furnishings industry, retailers and manufacturers are navigating a landscape defined by tightening margins, shifting consumer expectations, and a fiercely competitive labor market. While many leaders pursue growth through assortment strategy, supply‑chain efficiency, or digital investment, one of the most powerful—and often underestimated—drivers of profitability is closer to
In the home furnishing industry, many stores are similar. What differentiates you from others is your pricing strategy, product mix, and customer experience. The same thought process for products and services pricing philosophy should be applied when creating your employee compensation strategy for retail. Your employee compensation strategy is how
Employers in the furniture industry must now reconcile that standard benefit packages are no longer the only expectation of workers. Attracting and retaining employees requires benefits to appeal across a multi-generational workforce. Benefit packages for four generations It is incredible to realize that there are currently four generations in
More than ever, healthcare benefits are top of mind for those looking for employment, and with furniture stores finding it more and more challenging to attract job applicants, wouldn’t it be nice to have good healthcare benefits to attract new hires? Recently, more than a dozen states announced they plan
On September 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), requesting input
Geo-fencing is one of the most talked-about tools in local advertising, and one of the most misunderstood. For furniture retailers,
Most furniture store owners spend decades building their businesses, cultivating vendor relationships, earning lenders’ trust, and developing a loyal customer
How to structure rewards that align with measurable outcomes — from sales to delivery accuracy to customer satisfaction. When you’re
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
New research from Elevate puts the Gen X woman at the center of the furniture story. Surveying 1,210 Gen X shoppers at every stage of
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
