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
When service contracts are presented alongside customer furniture selection, they feel natural and valuable. When they are saved for the
I’ve been in the furniture business for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed every marketing trend, from loud holiday ads
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
Inventory management is the key to your cash flow and your store’s success. You spend more money on inventory than
Access to credit plays a crucial role in the home furnishings retail industry, empowering millions of American families to make
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.
