The U.S. retail landscape remains uneven, with strong consumer spending in categories like motor vehicles, parts, and building materials—likely driven by pre-tariff buying behavior—while furniture stores experienced a nearly 1% month-over-month decline. The National Retail Federation projects slower consumer spending growth in the near term due to inflation and tariff
Running a successful home furnishings business takes more than offering great products and excellent customer service. Retailers must also recruit
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 HFA Pillar Awards.
Digital marketing gets most of the attention in traffic conversations, but furniture remains a category where physical experience matters. Customers
If you’ve ever watched a great candidate slow down at the finish line, or walk away from what felt like
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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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