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
I began building a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program five years ago at Riskified. What began as an opportunity to give back to the communities where our employees live, and work has grown into a robust program recently rebranded as Riskified Cares. This blog will outline the many positive impacts
Did you know: 83% of consumers surveyed agree that a brand’s sustainability is important (IBM Survey, Oct 2020)? Sustainability is a word that has been doing more than just trending – it’s impacting the way we view brands and ourselves. Sustainability has been a critical growth area for some of the largest
We all know that the best closer in your store is you. If you could spend ten minutes with every customer that walks into your store, you would undoubtedly see an increase in revenue. But you’re just one person with limited time. And since cloning yourself isn’t an option, we
If your sales meetings leave your teams snoozing, it’s time to wake things up. Keep reading for tips on how to make your sales meetings more engaging. From changes in format to interactive activities, we’ve got you covered. Making a few simple tweaks can transform your sales meetings from snooze
As a marketer and ad manager focused on hooking that shiny new customer, I didn’t consider my existing customers. I was so enthralled with developing effective creative collateral, making clever ad buys, and planning the calendar out so it would coincide with the merchandise I was bringing that I lost
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
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
Vince Mendez, Senior Vice President of Training & Development for ProtectAll, offers essential things to consider to help your company culture give you the competitive edge you need to compete in the marketplace in this HFA Quick Click Solutions video. CLICK HERE for more leadership and management resources from HFA.
An engaged leader facilitates, strengthens, connects, and inspires employees to increase their work engagement. Having engaged employees means they are happy and productive employees, and today’s leaders need to have the skills to foster engagement. HFA spoke with Lorri Kelley, owner of Lorri Kelley Advisors and a home furnishing industry
Today’s furniture shoppers bounce between browsing sofas on Instagram at midnight and testing fabric swatches in your showroom on the
It’s the middle of the day, the showroom is full of customers, and the sofa everyone wants is out of
Simple, powerful leadership principles that drive performance and engagement on the sales floor and beyond. Whether you’re managing a large
Retailers across the country all share the same goal: get the right customers in the door, physically or digitally, without
Shopping for furniture is a universal experience, yet the way different generations approach this process varies significantly. From Gen Z
Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
Winning in the Age of AI for Retail SEO Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers
In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly delivering
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
