Here’s how to make the right hires in tight job markets How important is it to make the right hire in your furniture store? You already know the answer to that one. But how do you make the right hire? Ah, that’s the real question. A Glassdoor survey reports that
Protecting your store’s reputation is a 24-hour job. Negative customer reviews — whether merited or not — can turn away potential customers and reflect badly on your brand. Retailers have long subscribed to the notion that the customer is king. But in the digital realm, the customer really does wield
Jesús Capó is making his presence felt at El Dorado Furniture. Just like his father. How Manuel Capó escaped from Cuba to America is a story that needs no embellishing. A sunken sailboat dragged from the ocean floor, painfully refurbished over three years using other salvaged items. Finally, one inky-black night
What can Disney teach us about customer experience? Later this month my wife and I are taking the kids to Disney World. If you’re keeping score, this will be our third trip in nine years. Here I should note that my daughter Kate is 15, my son Riley is 18,
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center (RRC) during the Las Vegas Market, offering
Opening a second, third, or tenth location is a milestone worth celebrating, and also a marketing challenge that catches many
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center during Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
Running a family business comes with a unique mix of opportunities and challenges. You’re not just making business decisions— you’re
Turn social media engagement into in-store visits. In this webinar, discover how to create content that motivates customers to move from scrolling to shopping. Join
Succession planning is critical to protecting the future of a home furnishings retail business, yet many owners wait too long to start. Whether the transition
