Every retail furniture store has that one sales associate—charismatic, confident, and consistently at the top of the leaderboard. Their closing ratio is impressive, their product knowledge is unmatched, and customers often ask for them by name. Naturally, this top performer seems the perfect choice when it’s time to fill a
In the dynamic world of home furnishings retail, effective leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to success. Whether running a single showroom or overseeing multiple locations, your ability to lead your team directly impacts customer satisfaction, sales performance, and employee retention. Yet even the most experienced store owners and managers
It has been projected that somewhere between the years 2045-2050, the USA will no longer have a majority race. This demographic shift is due to several factors, including birth rates by race, the increase in multi-racial people, immigration patterns, etc. In addition, the expectations and attitudes of consumers and employees
HFA Chief HR Strategist, Tracy Jackson, gives you simple steps to ensure you are building a solid bench of leaders for your succession planning.
Submitted by Taylor Ganz, Profitability Consulting Group These past two years have been particularly challenging for the home furnishings industry. Retailers have worked too hard during the last two years to raise profit margins to where they should have been and where they need to be. If you are like
They say that public speaking is the #1 fear of most people, but I’ll submit that as a business leader who is required to speak to a team or large group, it’s just something that you need to deal with effectively. Here are some observations to help you develop your
As a young business leader, investing in your development is essential. Leadership development involves more than just acquiring new skills; it also requires a commitment to continuous learning. One way to develop the skills needed to be an effective leader is by finding a mentor who can provide guidance and
Joe Cudall, Partner and Senior Consultant with LeadShift offers you the building blocks to help create a solid leadership team for your business in this HFA Quick Click Solutions video. LeadShift helps build enlightened leaders and resilient teams for better performance to build the organizations they envision. Discover more leadership
When designing a leadership development program, it is essential to consider leaders’ specific challenges in your current environment. Your program should start by equipping leaders with the skills, tools, and behaviors they need to confidently lead others and drive the performance of their team or organization. Here are five skills
Most organizations have a clearly defined set of Core Values, a Mission Statement, and a Vision. Your company culture determines how well your daily actions match those ideas. Here are the “three Cs of Culture” and executable ideas to improve your company culture today. Whether your organization could use better
Mattress and furniture retailers in California and Rhode Island should prepare for upcoming adjustments to the mattress recycling fee, scheduled
Shopping for furniture is a universal experience, yet the way different generations approach this process varies significantly. From Gen Z
For small and mid-sized furniture retailers in the U.S., the old rule “buy deep to get a better price” has
Longevity is one of the most defining shifts of our time. Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before,
The trade relationship between the US and China has been marked by a history of escalation and negotiation on several
Merchandising Trends: Creating Inspiring Retail Spaces that Drive Sales Your showroom is more than just a display—it’s your most powerful sales tool. Join us
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today The long-term success of every retail business depends on one thing: its people. Preparing the next generation of leaders isn’t
