In the fast-paced world of retail home furnishings, the spotlight often shines brightest on the sales force, and rightly so—they’re the gladiators in the arena, bringing in the revenue that fuels growth. But, lurking behind the scenes is an unsung cohort critical to every organization’s sustained success—the back-end operations team.
Is your company struggling to attract and retain top talent? You’re not alone. The job market has undergone significant changes in recent years. The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) spoke with Carl Nyberg, Vice President/C.O.O., HOM Furniture, Max Klaben, AVP, Talent Management of Morris Furniture Co, Inc., and Seth Busby, Talent
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Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Driving Traffic Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
