Most retailers understand the fundamentals of visual merchandising. They know how to build a vignette, create a focal point, and maintain aesthetic consistency. These skills are well established in the industry. Yet merchandising is evolving, and the most effective strategies today rely on more than creative execution. They are powered
The retail customer experience is the shopper’s overall impression of your store and is not just about selling products. It’s also about creating brand experience and positive feelings in your customers. When it comes to merchandising, retailers mainly focus on in-stock positions and sales floor layouts in regard to decision-making.
When Furniture Stops Moving, It’s Time to Rethink Your Floor Tariffs are driving costs up. The pandemic redecorating rush is over. If you’re looking around your showroom, wondering where the traffic went—and noticing your turns slowing while your warehouse fills up—you’re not alone. This is the new normal. The question
As eCommerce grows, online merchandising has become a key element in driving both customer engagement and sales. Far more than just displaying products, it’s about presenting them in a way that appeals to your target audience, leveraging personalization, and guiding shoppers seamlessly through the buying journey. Let’s explore how to
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumer optimism is tempered by financial caution. Katapult’s new report, Holiday Spending in 2025: Trends, Tensions & Takeaways, surveyed nearly 3,000 U.S. consumers to understand how shoppers plan to spend this year. Cautious Consumers, Strategic Spending As the 2025 holiday season approaches, 73% of
You don’t need another research firm telling you what happened last quarter. You need a heads-up on what’s coming so you can buy smarter, staff smarter, and market smarter. That’s where Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop company, comes in. Now an HFA Solution Partner, Zelman is bringing its industry-leading housing
Your website’s getting clicks, but are you getting customers? Clicks are nice, but conversions pay the bills. Here’s how to turn anonymous online shoppers into real-world buyers in your showroom. Your website is working. You’re running promotions, posting on social, and running digital ads. And you’re getting the clicks to prove
Simple, powerful leadership principles that drive performance and engagement on the sales floor and beyond. Whether you’re managing a large retail floor, a regional chain of home furnishings stores, or a small family-owned business, the demands on today’s retail leaders have never been greater. Between staffing challenges, customer expectations, and
In a business where visual storytelling is everything, furniture retailers and manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI image generation to improve how they work and sell. While AI has made headlines for writing content or automating customer support, its most transformative impact in the home furnishings space may be in
Why Generative AI Is Becoming a Must on the Sales Floor Retailers today are surrounded by data, but getting clear answers takes too long. At Evoneer, we’re building a new layer for modern retail work: a unified platform of generative AI copilots that make operations smarter, faster, and more connected.
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An important policy announcement that could directly impact your business. On September 25, President Trump announced on Truth Social that,
For many independent furniture retailers, succession planning is more complex than expected. The next generation often chooses different careers; employees
On October 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 66492057 to implement guidance around Proclamation 10976, which
November 20, 2026 – Carmichael, CA – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce its 2026 Slate of
Merchandising Trends: Creating Inspiring Retail Spaces that Drive Sales Your showroom is more than just a display—it’s your most powerful sales tool. Join us
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today The long-term success of every retail business depends on one thing: its people. Preparing the next generation of leaders isn’t
