Coverage you can count on (and afford). For years, Home Furnishings Association member Barry Seidman was happy letting a longtime friend handle the business insurance needs for his store, Barney’s Furniture in Springfield, Ill. Even when the HFA’s insurance agents asked Seidman if he’d like a free audit and quote,
Many people assume doing the right thing will be expensive. That’s a myth we at the Sustainable Furnishings Council love to dispell. The fact is that best practices for sustainability – for ensuring a healthy future – will save you money immediately and in the long term. Doing more to encourage
It’s a temporary storage facility for your merchandise. With the right space and procedures in place, your warehouse can add value to your furniture store. When it comes to warehouses, I’ve seen them all. I’ve seen the pristine, state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities. I’ve also seen the chopped-up back rooms that remind
Are you using yours effectively? Or are you sweeping floors? Every family business is unique unto itself. But while there are no two that are alike, that doesn’t mean there are not similarities. When I meet with a family business – whether it‘s a construction company or a furniture store
Running a furniture store today isn’t easy. Shoppers have endless options, and they’re scrolling, searching, and comparing before they even
In furniture retail, most sales are lost to the power of uncertainty, and this uncertainty often centers around affordability and
Winning the hearts and loyalty of customers takes more than just offering attractive products or competitive pricing. It demands a
The G.R.O.W. Sales Coaching Model Part 1 In speaking with hundreds of furniture retailers over the last two years, I
Personalization has moved from a nice addition to a core expectation in modern retail. Customers want brands to understand their
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.
