As a manager, you know that effectively managing your merchandising strategies is essential to driving home furnishings sales and profits. However, without meaningful metrics for measuring performance, it can be difficult to accurately gauge the success of various merchandising promotions or product lines. That’s why it is critical to use
Conducting a merchandising audit is essential to any furniture retailer’s business strategy. It is an opportunity to objectively evaluate how your store aligns with your business goals as it relates to your products, employees, facilities, and overall brand message. A successful audit identifies key areas for improvement and follows up
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
An important policy announcement that could directly impact your business. On September 25, President Trump announced on Truth Social that,
Last-mile delivery has become one of the most critical aspects of retail success. Customers expect fast, reliable, and professional delivery
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumer optimism is tempered by financial caution. Katapult’s new report, Holiday Spending in 2025:
Home and furniture retailers managing multiple locations or expanding their operations need tools that simplify and unify their workflows. Keeping
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today The long-term success of every retail business depends on one thing: its people. Preparing the next generation of leaders isn’t
Navigating Leadership in a Family Business Stepping into greater responsibility within a family business comes with unique opportunities—and its own set of challenges. From
The long-term success of every retail business depends on one thing: its people. Preparing the next generation of leaders isn’t
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Family Business Dynamics Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family
