As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumer optimism is tempered by financial caution. Katapult’s new report, Holiday Spending in 2025: Trends, Tensions & Takeaways, surveyed nearly 3,000 U.S. consumers to understand how shoppers plan to spend this year. Cautious Consumers, Strategic Spending As the 2025 holiday season approaches, 73% of
With Black Friday and the holiday rush on the horizon, it’s the ideal time to make sure your financing options are set up to help customers confidently make big purchases. Many customers want to create a cozy, inviting home for family gatherings—whether upgrading to a new dining table or finding
Attracting and retaining customers is paramount to success in the retail furniture industry. Traditional financing models can be exclusionary; in fact, 30% of shoppers are overlooked by these options, leaving a significant portion of potential customers unable to access the furniture they need. These consumers are eager to spend but
The G.R.O.W. Sales Coaching Model Part 1 In speaking with hundreds of furniture retailers over the last two years, I
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the
Search engine optimization remains one of the most influential parts of digital marketing today. Organic search continues to drive a
Today, customers are not just comparing prices, they are comparing experiences. Especially in furniture and mattress retail, where purchases are
Coaching That Closes: How to Develop High-Performing Sales Associates Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail
Selling Like a “Million-Dollar Writer” What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
