Retail Education
Lighting and home furnishings retailers of all sizes in all locations around North America face similar problems and have similar concerns. They need to know the latest industry news and have access to the latest product introductions, always keeping up with what's new and what's next. In this section, retailers will have access to news and feature stories to keep them up to date on this evolving industry.
ANDMORE Announces Leadership Changes
ANDMORE, a home furnishing's omnichannel marketplace for wholesale buyers and sellers, has announced the appointment of Jonathan (“Jon”) Pertchik as Chief Executive Officer, and the promotion of…
Coaster Brings Ecommerce Retail Solutions to High Point Market
North American furniture distributor Coaster Fine Furniture is heading to the Spring High Point Market April 13-17 with a strong e-commerce solution for traditional brick-and-mortar to strengthen…
Dallas Market Hosts Retail Business Discussions at January Market
Dallas Market Center and top retail experts will host "Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations," from January 10-12 during the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, January 10-16. This…
Detail Tech: Digital Solutions in Design & Retail
Project Management, POS Systems
Los Angeles-based interior designer Erinn Valencich has run her own successful design firm for more than 16 years. She is the visionary behind StyleRow, a trade-only…
trending in commerce: 2023
The only constant in commerce is change, and the only way forward is to adapt. In the past year, our industry has seen millions of businesses display resilience in the face of the unexpected,…
Small Business Road to Recovery Report
According to Alignable’s 2023 Road to Recovery Report, 61 percent of small businesses feel that 2023 should be a good year for them, despite high inflation, rising interest rates, fears of recession…
5 Consumer Retail Expectations for 2023
What will consumers expect from their retail experiences in 2023? Stellar customer service and selection for sure. But where will they find what they’re looking for and how can you create a retail…
Is Buy Now, Pay Later For You?
Every consumer entering your home furnishings retail establishment likely has a credit card on hand to make a large purchase and then pay over time. Most larger furniture stores have their own credit…
Retail Guide: Create A Store Employees Love
If you’re like most retailers, you’re always looking for ways to improve your employees’ satisfaction levels and keep them motivated. After all, a satisfied employee is more likely to provide better…
Picking the Best Retail Location for Your Business
With retail space costing an average of $20.85 per square foot, where you set up shop is important. Pick the wrong location and you risk being tied into a years-long lease, failing to drive…