The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent tariff requirements and compliance standards, some foreign competitors exploit loopholes, leaving responsible businesses at a disadvantage. This evolving problem centers on tariff evasion, fraudulent import practices, and inconsistent enforcement, all
Crime pays (a lot), according to Riskified data. Our recent analysis of how fraudsters make money shows it takes just 90 minutes of work per week to reap returns from malicious activity — and with a $30k weekly investment, fraudsters can generate more than $50k in weekly revenue. Despite this
Buying furniture is strictly an in-store experience for some who want to feel the grain of the wood or test the comfort of the cushions. Increasingly, people prefer the convenience of ordering from an online catalog and having their new couch or table delivered home. Many merchants looking to leverage this
Opening a second, third, or tenth location is a milestone worth celebrating, and also a marketing challenge that catches many
In today’s global market, supply chains are no longer simple, linear systems. A single product may involve raw materials from
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
Customer expectations in the furniture industry continue to evolve. These days, they compare every brand to big players like Amazon,
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
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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
