In the ever-evolving landscape of home furnishings, 2023 presented a unique set of challenges that tested retailers’ resilience and ingenuity. Furniture Today’s Top 100 report sheds light on how the leading furniture retailers tackled these challenges head-on, showcasing their strategic foresight, determination, and the adoption of retail innovation to thrive
I always remind myself and other people that I am not a furniture retailer. I do have retail in my background, but I don’t own a furniture store. As CEO of the Home Furnishings Association, my job is to serve members and always advocate for them and their businesses. My
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
As the furniture industry evolves and competition increases, we must ensure our sales associates and managers are consistently trained to
In retail home furnishings, many salespeople believe the key to closing more sales is knowing every detail about every product
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
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.
