I’ve spent years around retail furniture companies, and I’ve watched a quiet problem sink otherwise healthy businesses: aging inventory. Aging inventory is stock that’s been sitting longer than a healthy turnover cycle and now costs more to hold than it will ever earn back. It rarely shows up as a
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
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
In today’s global market, supply chains are no longer simple, linear systems. A single product may involve raw materials from
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
In a furniture retail operation, one of the biggest threats to customer trust is not always the product itself. It
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
Succession planning is critical to protecting the future of a home furnishings retail business, yet many owners wait too long to start. Whether the transition
Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Driving Traffic Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
