Inventory management is the key to your cash flow and your store’s success. You spend more money on inventory than anything else, and while it’s the most important asset you have, it’s also the place where you can bleed money if you don’t monitor that asset very carefully. When buyers
Inventory is your biggest asset, but also your biggest expense. Manicuring and curating your inventory assortment is the most important job you have. It’s very easy to get distracted by other things in your business. Still, your inventory is the best place to invest your time, and in doing so,
Retailers often think the next boost in their business will come from finding the next amazing line of merchandise or discovering a new marketing tool. Sometimes, they believe it will happen because they hire a killer salesperson or hope new businesses will fill vacancies around them, bringing traffic. The problem
Running a successful business involves more than just making sales; it requires effectively managing your retail cash flow. This blog post will explore key strategies to increase your retail cash flow and improve your business’s profitability. You will learn practical tips and actionable advice to optimize your retail cash flow.
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 HFA Pillar Awards.
HFA proudly congratulates its CEO, Peter Theran, on being named one of The Home Furnishings 500 most influential people in
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Most furniture store owners spend decades building their businesses, cultivating vendor relationships, earning lenders’ trust, and developing a loyal customer
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
New research from Elevate puts the Gen X woman at the center of the furniture story. Surveying 1,210 Gen X shoppers at every stage of
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MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
