It’s the middle of the day, the showroom is full of customers, and the sofa everyone wants is out of stock. Meanwhile, your retail technology is reacting, not predicting — and it’s costing you. Choosing the right retail technology to manage your inventory can make all the difference between keeping
CITY Furniture has built its business on three clear values: style, value, and customer experience. The Florida-based company got its start in the 1970s as Waterbed City. Since then, it has grown into a top home furnishings retailer with 24 showrooms and a strong e-commerce business. The team is always
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.
In a price-driven retail environment, it’s easy to assume customers won’t spend beyond the lowest advertised price. In furniture retail,
Why Data-Driven Sourcing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs that immediately reshaped
For business owners, change isn’t a seasonal disruption, it’s the daily reality. Customer traffic fluctuates, employee availability shifts, and unexpected
How Strong Leadership Drives Performance, Culture, and Consistency Traffic patterns fluctuate, customer expectations continue to evolve, and competition remains strong
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
