The U.S. retail landscape remains uneven, with strong consumer spending in categories like motor vehicles, parts, and building materials—likely driven by pre-tariff buying behavior—while furniture stores experienced a nearly 1% month-over-month decline. The National Retail Federation projects slower consumer spending growth in the near term due to inflation and tariff
The home furnishings industry is experiencing a digital revolution, and operations optimization is leading the way. Advanced technologies are pivotal in tackling challenges like supply chain disruptions, order backlogs, and other operational hurdles facing manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations. These cutting-edge solutions enhance visibility and detailed reporting for home furnishings
In 2025, the Home Furnishings Association continued to be a unified voice for furniture retailers, advocating for policies that protect
Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer
As we turn the page toward 2026, California employers, including home furnishings retailers, are once again preparing for a fresh
Retail furniture buying in the United States is undergoing seismic shifts, marked by new technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and changes
The G.R.O.W. Sales Coaching Model Part 1 In speaking with hundreds of furniture retailers over the last two years, I
Coaching That Closes: How to Develop High-Performing Sales Associates Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail
Selling Like a “Million-Dollar Writer” What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
