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,
Geo-fencing is one of the most talked-about tools in local advertising, and one of the most misunderstood. For furniture retailers,
Gross Margin Return on Inventory (GMROI) is one of the most important metrics for furniture retailers. Here’s what it means,
In today’s global market, supply chains are no longer simple, linear systems. A single product may involve raw materials from
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
Opening a second, third, or tenth location is a milestone worth celebrating, and also a marketing challenge that catches many
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
