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
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
Gross Margin Return on Inventory (GMROI) is one of the most important metrics for furniture retailers. Here’s what it means,
The home furnishings shopper no longer follows a simple path to purchase. Consumers often spend weeks researching before ever setting
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
Digital marketing gets most of the attention in traffic conversations, but furniture remains a category where physical experience matters. Customers
Turn social media engagement into in-store visits. In this webinar, discover how to create content that motivates customers to move from scrolling to shopping. Join
Succession planning is critical to protecting the future of a home furnishings retail business, yet many owners wait too long to start. Whether the transition
