The U.S. retail landscape remains uneven, with strong consumer spending in categories like motor vehicles, parts, and building materials—likely driven by pre-tariff buying behavior—while furniture stores experienced a nearly 1% month-over-month decline. The National Retail Federation projects slower consumer spending growth in the near term due to inflation and tariff
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the
Many home furnishings retailers are closely watching the possibility of tariff refunds following recent court rulings on IEEPA tariffs. For
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Profits don’t improve by accident. It improves when leadership can clearly see how marketing, eCommerce, product performance, and operations influence
Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer
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.
