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
What Home Furnishings Retailers and Importers Need to Know The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is moving forward with
In furniture buying today, shoppers are more informed, selective, and skeptical than ever before. They’re not simply buying a sofa
Today, customers are not just comparing prices, they are comparing experiences. Especially in furniture and mattress retail, where purchases are
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
In a price-driven retail environment, it’s easy to assume customers won’t spend beyond the lowest advertised price. In furniture retail,
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.
