For small and mid-sized furniture retailers in the U.S., the old rule “buy deep to get a better price” has become a risky habit. Demand is uneven, freight and labor swing, and every extra week a piece sits in the back room is cash you can’t use on faster-moving items.
The furniture retail industry is evolving rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, digital transformation, and global economic factors. While large retailers have the resources to adapt, small and medium-sized furniture retailers face unique challenges in staying competitive. To remain viable, they must adapt to these shifts, ensuring they meet customer
Online shopping is far from perfect. Customers frequently encounter frustrations that can lead to abandoned carts, negative experiences, and lost business for retailers. Understanding and addressing these pain points effectively is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive. Here, we explore consumers’ three key eCommerce frustrations when shopping online and
Nearly 40% of U.S. consumers are non-prime, and their needs shape how they research and shop with furniture merchants.1 New
The David vs. Goliath Story is Changing If you’ve been in furniture retail for more than a decade, you remember
The G.R.O.W. Sales Coaching Model Part 1 In speaking with hundreds of furniture retailers over the last two years, I
Joining an established furniture retail sales team can feel daunting for a new associate. Walking into a showroom with seasoned
As 2025 winds down, the home furnishings retail industry continues to monitor significant developments around the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic
Coaching That Closes: How to Develop High-Performing Sales Associates Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail
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.
