For small and mid-sized furniture retailers in the U.S., the old rule “buy deep to get a better price” has become a risky habit. Demand is uneven, freight and labor swing, and every extra week a piece sits in the back room is cash you can’t use on faster-moving items.
“The 90-day tariff extension isn’t a finish line—it’s the starting block for your next profit strategy.” The trade landscape just gave the home furnishings industry a brief reprieve. President Trump has signed an order extending the current China tariff pause for another 90 days, pushing the timeline into the fall.
Differentiation is key in today’s competitive home furnishings market. Furniture retailers increasingly turn to private labeling and exclusive product partnerships with manufacturers as strategic tools to stand out, build brand equity, and improve margins. For store owners, general managers, and buyers alike, the opportunity to offer something your competitors can’t
The Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) market has grown 75% over the last two years, surpassing $200B. DTC provides excellent flexibility to offer more affordable and effective choices with improved profit margins and reduced costs. In this article, we will review the growth of Direct-to-Consumer product options and how they will increase profitability
The David vs. Goliath Story is Changing If you’ve been in furniture retail for more than a decade, you remember
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumer optimism is tempered by financial caution. Katapult’s new report, Holiday Spending in 2025:
Retail furniture buying in the United States is undergoing seismic shifts, marked by new technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and changes
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
If you’re in furniture retail or manufacturing, chances are you’re sitting on an incredibly valuable marketing asset — and don’t
The Right Way to Use AI in Retail Marketing (and What to Avoid) Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping marketing and its impact on retail
Building a Brand Shoppers Believe In: Authentic Storytelling Today’s furniture shoppers buy from brands they trust. In this live event and Q&A, industry leaders
