In today’s competitive retail environment, managing operational costs is more than just a best practice—it’s a survival strategy. For furniture retailers, many overhead costs are visible and easy to track: rent, payroll, and inventory. But one area often escapes close scrutiny: credit card processing merchant fees. These merchant fees, quietly
Cash flow. It’s the lifeblood of every business, and for home furnishing retailers, it’s no different. In a competitive industry where consumer demands are becoming increasingly hard to satisfy, cash flow management for retailers can be a struggle. To put it in perspective: 23% of small businesses in the US
Access to credit plays a crucial role in the home furnishings retail industry, empowering millions of American families to make
Nearly 40% of U.S. consumers are non-prime, and their needs shape how they research and shop with furniture merchants.1 New
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is closely following the latest developments surrounding the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on the legality
“We need to talk.” Those four words can be intimidating in any relationship. In family-run furniture businesses, they can feel
As we turn the page toward 2026, California employers, including home furnishings retailers, are once again preparing for a fresh
Shaping the Customer Experience with Consumer Study Data Step into the shoes of today’s furniture shopper and discover what truly shapes their in-store experience.
Immersive Retail: Inspiring Customers with 3D, AR & VR Today’s most successful furniture retailers aren’t replacing personal service with technology, they’re using it to
