Longevity is one of the most defining shifts of our time. Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before, and that reality is reshaping how family-owned and closely held businesses must approach succession planning, leadership, and financial planning for home furnishings retailers, in particular, where family involvement runs deep
Profits don’t improve by accident. It improves when leadership can clearly see how marketing, eCommerce, product performance, and operations influence
For business owners, change isn’t a seasonal disruption, it’s the daily reality. Customer traffic fluctuates, employee availability shifts, and unexpected
Inventory management is the key to your cash flow and your store’s success. You spend more money on inventory than
As the furniture industry evolves and competition increases, we must ensure our sales associates and managers are consistently trained to
In 2025, the Home Furnishings Association continued to be a unified voice for furniture retailers, advocating for policies that protect
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
