The minimum wage increased in 19 states Jan. 1, directly affecting an estimated 5.3 million workers, according to the Economic Policy Institute. The boosts ranged from 5 cents an hour in Alaska to $2 an hour in New York. The average wage for retail trade workers was $16.15 an hour
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer
Ever wonder why so many shoppers visit your website, browse sofas or mattresses, and then leave without making a purchase?
How Furniture Retailers Win Online in 2026 Walk into any furniture store today, and you can sense how dramatically the
On December 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a key response in the Court of International Trade (CIT)
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.
