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.
Century Announces Acquisition of Curate Home Collection
Century Furniture today announced the acquisition of Curate Home Collection effective Feb. 18, 2019. The transaction will move all of the Curate Home Collection inventory, sales management, sales…
Idea Board: 2019 Trends
Artisanal Embellishment
Jana Platina Phipps, the Trim Queen, sees consumers craving that hand-made, artisan touch. These textile embellishments bring uniqueness and beauty to all types of products…
How IMC Envisions the Future of Markets
It could not have been a brighter or more perfect January day to start a new beginning. This morning, International Market Centers (IMC) and the City of Las Vegas held a groundbreaking ceremony at…
Art Deco Delights from Las Vegas Market
You know farmhouse when you see it, but how easily can you spot an Art Deco-inspired piece? If you're at Las Vegas Market, then you're probably seeing a lot of new Art Deco intros.
So how is Art…
BrandJump Launches Amazon Division
E-commerce sales and marketing company BrandJump today announced the launch of its new Amazon division as the e-commerce giant continues to gain momentum in the home furnishings category. By adding…
ADL to Honor Three at Tribute Dinner in June
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is making plans to celebrate three distinguished industry leaders at the annual ADL National Home Furnishings Industry Tribute Dinner set for June 13, 2019 at the…
3 Signs It’s Time to Update Your POS System
A study from Synqera found that 73 percent of in-store shoppers said the checkout experience is their biggest pain point. With consumers growing used to the ease of online shopping, they want the in-…
Lighting Consumer Research: Illuminating Changes
Your grandpa did business without the internet, but can you? A recent study by The NPD Group’s Checkout E-commerce Tracking service says the lighting industry’s days of poo-pooing the power of e-…
Furniture Consumer Research: Mind the Gap
To get a better read on the buying public’s mindset heading into the new year, the Furniture, Lighting & Decor research team surveyed consumers across the country about what matters to them in…
3 Must-See E-commerce Seminars Happening at Las Vegas Market
There's no one right way to have a digital marketing strategy. What works for a furniture retailer in Dallas might not work for another in Denver.
But if you're looking for ways to amp up your…