Retail Education
Home furnishings and lighting retailers face many challenges in this ever-changing economy. From new consumer expectations to online competition, today's retailers work hard to ensure their customers have access to on-trend products and great customer service. In this section, you'll find all things retailing — news, features, analysis and tools — needed to make your retail business a success.
WithIt to Hold Retail Panel at High Point Market Breakfast
WithIt (Women In The Home Furnishings Industry Today) announced its expert panel for its Fall Education Breakfast presented by Myriad Software hosted on Oct. 27, 2024 during High Point Furniture…
Meridian Social Media Influencers Attract Younger Buyers
Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing furniture brand serving retailers and designers with a vast, ever-changing product line of reasonably priced, high-style designs sourced globally, is helping…
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…
Crystal Vilkaitis Shares 5 Tips to Better Business
In the vibrant world of furniture, lighting and home accessories retail, where each day brings a new challenge and opportunity, my journey has been one of passion, innovation and relentless pursuit…
Lighting Showroom Association Launches Augmented Reality Program
LEVAR, a leading provider of augmented reality (AR) and 3D "view in your space" technologies, and the Lighting Showroom Association (LSA), have announced the launch of their partnership platform to…
BIG PICTURE THINKING LEADS TO PROFIT
Designers talk incessantly about how to manage selling product and ensuring the sales are going through their firm. Social media forums, seminars and market talks are rife with the angst and nail-…
Crafting Your Business Brand Across Channels
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, online retail sales reached $5 trillion in 2021, double the revenue from digital retail in 2018. While the majority of consumers continue to prefer…
4 Retail Tips for Selling on Social Media
You’re likely already connecting with your customers on social media platforms. Is it time to take those interactions to the next level and use social media as another sales outlet? Whether it’s to…
JuniperMarket 101 Webinar: Streamline Your Business
The right digital tools can streamline wholesale buying and ease you into your retail future. Mary Moore, owner of The Cook's Warehouse and SVP Operations for Juniper, tells us how she uses the…
Retail in the Pandemic Era
In 2020, COVID-19 shifted the home furnishings landscape worldwide. With variants still forcing retailers to navigate the unpredictable, traditional sales tactics may be less effective than they were…