For centuries, retail was a pretty straightforward proposition. Merchants opened stores, and customers came to those brick-and-mortar locations, browsed with the help of a knowledgeable sales associate, and went home with their purchases. While that model is still at the heart of modern merchandising, today, the most successful retailers pair
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Back in the 18th and early 19th centuries was the Industrial Revolution, the transition from manufacturing by hand to machine-based production. But did you know that civilization has experienced more than one industrial revolution? That first industrial revolution was followed by the incorporation of technology in
In furniture retail, most sales are lost to the power of uncertainty, and this uncertainty often centers around affordability and
Joining an established furniture retail sales team can feel daunting for a new associate. Walking into a showroom with seasoned
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
Ever wonder why so many shoppers visit your website, browse sofas or mattresses, and then leave without making a purchase?
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
