Starting January 1, 2025, Oregon will launch a statewide mattress recycling program aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability. This new initiative is the result of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) authorizing the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to establish a mattress stewardship program following the approval of a revised
Home furnishings retailers should be paying close attention to a major new trade development out of Washington. On March 11,
Joining an established furniture retail sales team can feel daunting for a new associate. Walking into a showroom with seasoned
What Home Furnishings Retailers and Importers Need to Know The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is moving forward with
In a price-driven retail environment, it’s easy to assume customers won’t spend beyond the lowest advertised price. In furniture retail,
Furniture is deeply personal. Every day, we meet customers who are excited about finding the right piece, yet also understandably
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.
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Sales Management Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail environment, sales leaders must strike
