You already know this feeling: sales are strong, customers are walking in, and yet somehow your bank account tells a different story. You’re not imagining it. But what most people don’t realize is that cash flow problems in the home goods industry aren’t usually revenue problems—they’re inventory problems. Inventory is
Inventory management plays a big role in customer satisfaction. Inventory management should be designed to monitor product availability, but thanks to advanced technology, it can do so much more than that. Inventory management can tell you when to reorder products, help fulfill orders faster, identify what’s selling fast, and so
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
In the home furnishings industry, retailers and manufacturers are navigating a landscape defined by tightening margins, shifting consumer expectations, and
Winning the hearts and loyalty of customers takes more than just offering attractive products or competitive pricing. It demands a
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
In furniture retail, most sales are lost to the power of uncertainty, and this uncertainty often centers around affordability and
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.
