When you think about optimizing your shipping operations, the freight you receive from manufacturers and vendors might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, you have more control over your inbound shipping than you may realize, and when you have the right understanding, it can be easy
Prepare for Shipping Disruptions In today’s interconnected business landscape, small businesses heavily rely on efficient and reliable shipping services to maintain their supply chains and meet customer demands. With the potential 2023 UPS strike looming, you must understand the implications and take proactive measures to safeguard your operations. In this
FedEx and UPS rates are going up in 2021, and it’s more important than ever that HFA members know how to mitigate the effect on their business. Here are a few things you should know about the changes to come: FedEx and UPS small package rates are increasing an average
Inventory management plays a big role in customer satisfaction. Inventory management should be designed to monitor product availability, but thanks
For many independent furniture retailers, succession planning is more complex than expected. The next generation often chooses different careers; employees
What Smart Retailers Are Doing About It Consumers across the country are suing retailers over ADA website accessibility. Avoid becoming
Most retailers understand the fundamentals of visual merchandising. They know how to build a vignette, create a focal point, and
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumer optimism is tempered by financial caution. Katapult’s new report, Holiday Spending in 2025:
Shaping the Customer Experience with Consumer Study Data Step into the shoes of today’s furniture shopper and discover what truly shapes their in-store experience.
Immersive Retail: Inspiring Customers with 3D, AR & VR Today’s most successful furniture retailers aren’t replacing personal service with technology, they’re using it to
