Jim Fee learned a lot about running a furniture store in college, but even more working alongside Dennis Novosel. Maybe that’s why the two are so close 40 years later. There are bonds you are born with, like your parents or siblings, and bonds you choose, like friends and lovers.
Are you doing everything you can to add to that sale — or are you pushing them out the door? There’s one thing I know to be true from all my years on the retail floor—we are without a doubt in control of our own fate. We are the lords
It’s time to take a second look at your store’s fixed costs Industry knowledge is what makes you good at what you do. It’s likely, if you’re reading this magazine, that you’ve learned from hard-won years of experience how to navigate the challenges and rewards of the home furnishings industry.
Search engine optimization remains one of the most influential parts of digital marketing today. Organic search continues to drive a
Many home furnishings retailers are closely watching the possibility of tariff refunds following recent court rulings on IEEPA tariffs. For
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
Running a furniture store today isn’t easy. Shoppers have endless options, and they’re scrolling, searching, and comparing before they even
You already know this feeling: sales are strong, customers are walking in, and yet somehow your bank account tells a
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.
