If you’ve ever watched a great candidate slow down at the finish line, or walk away from what felt like a perfect offer, it’s rarely about one number on the page. Top candidates are asking themselves a very different set of questions than, “Is this salary high enough?” They’re quietly
How to spot consultative salespeople who listen, build trust, and follow through — before they ever set foot on your floor The Most Expensive Hire on Your Payroll Is the Wrong One Few positions cost a furniture retailer more when filled badly than the sales role. A wrong hire on
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
“Every business owner has an exit strategy—even if they haven’t planned one.” For many private and family-owned businesses, daily operations
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
Family businesses form the backbone of the home furnishings industry. Stepping into a leadership role within such an enterprise brings
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
