Decision-making is a daily responsibility when you are an owner or manager in a home furnishings business. However, not all decisions are created equal. Some are routine—adjusting a store display, scheduling a team member, and ordering top-selling inventory. Others, however, carry much more weight: Should we expand to a second
Furniture shopping has evolved into a fluid, hybrid experience. Today’s consumers move seamlessly between online browsing and in-store visits, gathering
Walk into most furniture or mattress stores, and you’ll see beautiful merchandising, strong sales teams, and aggressive promotional signage. But
Why Data-Driven Sourcing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs that immediately reshaped
Inventory is your biggest asset, but also your biggest expense. Manicuring and curating your inventory assortment is the most important
Home furnishings retailers should be paying close attention to a major new trade development out of Washington. On March 11,
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
