At 8 a.m., Sarah opens Instagram, coffee in hand. Two hours later, she has ten screenshots saved and a plan for redesigning her living room. We often talk about footfall as if it starts at the front door. But in today’s retail reality, it starts much earlier, usually with an
Independent retailers have always faced complexity. From managing vendor relationships to tracking inventory and delivering a consistent customer experience, the day-to-day demands have grown. Most retailers have some software in place. A point-of-sale system might live in one platform, inventory in another, or maybe a digital catalog from one or
Today, having a website that does not deliver a seamless eCommerce experience is not optional for furniture retailers looking to attract and retain customers. The customer journey has morphed dramatically, with many starting—and sometimes completing—their purchasing journey online. Independent, local furniture retailers who prioritize their website’s eCommerce experience can set
In today’s digital marketplace, furniture retailers face a critical decision: modernize their online presence or risk falling behind. As consumers increasingly begin their furniture shopping journey online, an outdated eCommerce platform has become a significant liability for retailers who delay migration to more advanced solutions like Shopify or BigCommerce. The
Why Cart Abandonment Might Be Happening and How to Fix It It’s time to meet with the web and marketing team, and you’re faced with the same awful question. It’s positive that you don’t want to know the answer, but you ask it anyway: “How many abandoned checkouts this week?”
Let’s assume that you took some steps to get the right traffic to your website. You focused on SEO, served great ads, and targeted the right people – now what? The real challenge—and opportunity—lies in engaging visitors and purchase conversion into customers. Having an “okay” website isn’t good enough for
How to Navigate Google’s New Algorithm and Leverage AI Tools to Benefit Your Business In March 2024, Google’s new algorithm impacted many sites deindexed from Google Search. This change is tied to an effort to clean up spam sites and realize the goal of reducing unhelpful, irrelevant, or unoriginal content
Website accessibility for online retailers is crucial because it ensures compliance with legal requirements, opens new markets and customer segments, improves the user experience for all customers, and enhances the brand’s reputation. In today’s digital age, accessibility is not just a moral obligation but also a business imperative that retailers
If your website is like your digital showroom, your Careers Page is like the digital version of your lobby and conference room. We all know in business the importance of making a great first impression on our customers – so why don’t we apply these same principles to potential employees
Donna Perlstein with Userway explains how you can make sure your website is ADA-compliant and potentially stay lawsuit-free.
Shaving cost per asset while maximizing revenue is a top priority for home furnishings retailers today. To help achieve this,
In home furnishings retail, understanding and the ability to forecast seasonal trends is key to staying ahead in terms of
Turning Store Insights into Smarter Decisions In retail, instinct has long guided decision-making: what to stock, when to advertise, and
In the dynamic world of home furnishings retail, effective leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to success. Whether running a
In a retail furniture store, layouts are constantly refreshed, delivery deadlines are tight, and customer expectations are always evolving—it’s easy
Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
Winning in the Age of AI for Retail SEO Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers
Retailer-to-Retailer Roundtable: Back-End Operations Exclusive for HFA Members Looking for a place to connect with like-minded retailers, share challenges, and
In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly delivering
