Lease-to-purchase specialist Simple Finance, a regular exhibitor at the HFA’s Resource Centers, is changing its name to Acima Credit. Acima will continue to provide lease-purchase financing and service and support to home furnishings retailers and their customers who come from a variety of credit positions. This name change is driven
Good branding communicates what you stand for as a business. That branding can be communicated verbally or visually. Last week we kicked off a month-long series featuring retail designer Martin Roberts, who’ll discuss logos he helped recreate for four retailers. This week Martin looks at Williams & Kay. A few
Inventory management is the key to your cash flow and your store’s success. You spend more money on inventory than
The David vs. Goliath Story is Changing If you’ve been in furniture retail for more than a decade, you remember
I’ve been in the furniture business for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed every marketing trend, from loud holiday ads
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
When the Home Furnishings Association named Stacie Bedford, Chief Creative Officer of Evans’ Heritage Home, the recipient of the 2026
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
