Despite the attention furniture manufacturers and retailers have given it, the furniture tip-over problem remains an epidemic in the United States. Someone in the U.S. is injured every 17 minutes by a furniture, television or appliance tip-over, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. After declining for a few years,
HFA member James Johnson remembers walking through his furniture store, Fowhand Furniture in Panama City, Fla., last month assessing the damage wrought by Hurricane Michael and making a promise to his family and staff. “It was a mess, but we made the decision right there that come hell or high
This time of year, pop-up stores are all the retail rage—provided shoppers are in the market for clothes, electronics and other small items on their holiday list. HFA member Mandy Jeffries is changing the scale of pop-up stores by opening one in Greensboro, N.C., to sell a bigger product: furniture
South Florida-based City Furniture’s much-hyped entry into the Orlando-area market has begun. The company opened the first of three stores in Central Florida earlier this month, an 85,000 square foot showroom in Ocoee, Fla. By the end of 2019 two more furniture and accessories superstores will be up and running
Trendy shopping platforms may seem like the future of retail—and in many sectors such as clothes and electronics they are. But when shopping for home furnishings, one recent survey suggests consumers still prefer the old-fashioned way of doing business: by heading down to their brick-and-mortar store. The report, commissioned by
In every industry, more and more of the customer journey is taking place online. The same is true for the
In the fast-paced world of home furnishing eCommerce, gaining a competitive edge is paramount. With the ever-expanding array of marketplaces,
Exciting growth opportunities are emerging on the horizon for furniture and bedding retailers. As several national and regional non-furniture retailers
BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME: Retail Experiences, Connection, and Inspiration Currently, 1 in 3 Americans is eyeing furniture or
Social media platforms have become pivotal for retailers to reach their target audience and drive engagement. Among these platforms, Pinterest
Unlock the Power of Furniture Recycling Implementing a furniture recycling program can boost your sustainability efforts, foster community engagement, and establish you as an environmentally
Maintaining Financial Strength: PART 2 Maximizing Revenue Streams and Strategic Growth In the second part of our webinar series on maintaining financial strength, we dive
