“We need robust demand planning” is a phrase I hear from almost every client. Demand planning accurately forecasts customer purchases, essential to any business that buys/builds goods. At a basic level, the definition of demand planning and its crucialness to business are self-explanatory. However, successfully implementing demand planning responsive to
Launching an eCommerce program requires an investment in human and financial resources, but the return promises to more than recoup that outlay. More importantly, ignoring an online sales channel could soon come at a steep cost: A downturn in revenue as more buyers take their business to competitors with an
Home furnishings retailers are facing a rapidly changing trade and customs environment, with several recent federal actions that could increase
In a furniture retail operation, one of the biggest threats to customer trust is not always the product itself. It
When the Home Furnishings Association named Stacie Bedford, Chief Creative Officer of Evans’ Heritage Home, the recipient of the 2026
The furniture industry has had a brutal few years. COVID-19 froze factories, snarled ports, and exposed the fragility of single-source
The furniture industry is entering a new digital era. One where a dining table can be explored in 10 finishes,
How Visible Is Your Store in AI? What are AI search tools saying about your store, and are they saying anything at all? In
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
