Creating a Killer Customer Experience After a dramatic plunge during the pandemic, customer satisfaction has rebounded sharply in the past 18 months, reaching an all-time high of 78 out of 100 in the last quarter of 2023, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Scores for appliance and home
As someone with over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, leading performance groups and talking to retailers about best practices and financial metrics, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative shift from traditional customer engagement methods to what I now champion as using innovative customer experience (CX). Today, I want
Getting a sofa from the point of sale to a customer’s living room smoothly — and profitably — isn’t always easy. Retailers and third-party logistics companies need a solid operational foundation to support their delivery teams in meeting customers’ expectations and company goals. The right technology can reduce operational friction
Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out how to drive more sales and profitability for your furniture store? As an owner or manager, you likely wear many hats daily, and keeping up with all the tasks needed to run the business successfully can feel impossible. While growing sales
In an era where technology shapes every aspect of business, furniture store owners are poised at a unique intersection of traditional retail and digital innovation. The key to thriving in this landscape lies in embracing technological advancements. This blog aims to explore the importance of integrating technology into the sales
Consumer expectations have changed dramatically in recent years. While basics like the quality of service, product, and pricing were always essential, customers today use much broader benchmarks to measure their overall shopping experience. They now demand an ‘Amazon experience’ every time they shop, impacting all retailers, brick and mortar and
The pace of change experienced in the furniture retail sector over the past few years has been unprecedented, driven by shifting consumer behavior and spending patterns. This has seen rates of customer loyalty decline, with consumers more empowered, flexible, and diverse when it comes to where and how they shop.
If you thought of the title of this article as a question, your first answer might be “Products that sold
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a significant portion of the administration’s previous tariff measures, marking an important moment
I’ve been in the furniture business for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed every marketing trend, from loud holiday ads
In retail home furnishings, many salespeople believe the key to closing more sales is knowing every detail about every product
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
