Approximately 40% of the U.S. population has less-than-perfect credit1, with credit scores that range from 550-700 amid the broader FICO scale of 300-850. Although these everyday Americans typically have dependable and full-time income, they fail to meet the criteria of prime lenders. When a prime lender declines credit for these
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A growing threat that has been on the rise and cannot be ignored for home furnishings businesses is the threat of a cyberattack. According to CyberSecurity Magazine, 61% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have reported at least one cyberattack during the previous year, and 43% of all data breaches
Retailers often think the next boost in their business will come from finding the next amazing line of merchandise or discovering a new marketing tool. Sometimes, they believe it will happen because they hire a killer salesperson or hope new businesses will fill vacancies around them, bringing traffic. The problem
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
As a manager, you know that effectively managing your merchandising strategies is essential to driving home furnishings sales and profits. However, without meaningful metrics for measuring performance, it can be difficult to accurately gauge the success of various merchandising promotions or product lines. That’s why it is critical to use
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of retail, understanding your financial health is not just a recommended practice; it’s a critical necessity for survival and growth. For a furniture retail store, comprehending the intricacies of your financial well-being can make the difference between thriving and fading into obscurity. This blog
What KPIs Can You Measure to Improve Profitability? Customers are facing tough choices these days when it comes to discretionary spending. It’s not necessarily bad news, however. Retailers now have opportunities to build loyalty and grow market share if they can quickly and efficiently adapt their brick-and-mortar and online business
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