The David vs. Goliath Story is Changing If you’ve been in furniture retail for more than a decade, you remember when only the big players—the Top 100 chains with massive budgets—could afford sophisticated digital marketing. Those billion-dollar retailers had teams of 20 or more people solely handling search engine optimization
Inventory is your biggest asset, but also your biggest expense. Manicuring and curating your inventory assortment is the most important
Home furnishings retailers should be paying close attention to a major new trade development out of Washington. On March 11,
I’ve been in the furniture business for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed every marketing trend, from loud holiday ads
Why Data-Driven Sourcing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs that immediately reshaped
Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings
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.
