Retailers are continuously looking for opportunities to improve their bottom line. This issue seems to be at the top of virtually every convention, buying group, association, furniture market, or performance group gathering. Just look at the topics discussed at any of these events; almost all focus on either increasing sales
Amy Llewelyn from Trekstone Financial shares tips on how to avoid costly chargebacks. Leave your comments below!
Not all lease-to-own programs are alike. American First Finance, a Home Furnishings Association Solution Partner, proves this every day to furniture retailers. [See what American First Finance offers to HFA Members] AFF got its start in 2013 after founder Doug Rippel spent six months working in an Ashley store in
The coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing shutdown of stores will have a direct impact on every furniture retailer’s bottom line this year. It will also affect how they manage their businesses moving into 2021. At a recent Home Furnishings Association COVID-19 live webinar, HFA members Peter Theran and Bobby Watson
It’s not a pretty picture to imagine, but let’s face it: There’s very little pretty about our current economy. So forgive Mitchell Stiles when he explains the best way for furniture retailers to reduce their cash-burn rate during this economic shutdown. “It’s like having 10 people in a lifeboat, and
Tidewater Finance Company follows a simple creed: “We believe in giving flexibility to our dealers to do what’s best for their customers and what keeps their customers happy,” said George H. White III, national sales manager. Tidewater is a secondary financing company that offers prime-financing features, such as 12 months
Not every customer qualifies for prime financing. But those who are close to qualifying still can afford to make significant purchases if given the chance. Furniture retailers shouldn’t let them leave the store disappointed. “Genesis Credit offers second-look financing for furniture purchases by providing near-prime customers with prime-like financing customer
Friday, October 24 – Monday, October 27, 2025 HFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor, Plaza Suites The Home Furnishings Association
At 8 a.m., Sarah opens Instagram, coffee in hand. Two hours later, she has ten screenshots saved and a plan
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As the political and economic landscape shifts in 2025, the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) draws close
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Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
Winning in the Age of AI for Retail SEO Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers
In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly delivering
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
