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.
Global Views Announces Acquisition of the Arete Collection
Global Views announced this week that it has acquired the Arete Collection. Founded by Bradley Clifford and George Sellers, the Arete Collection is renowned for magnificently carved and hand-crafted…
Pop the Champagne! Kerrie Kelly's New Collection for GO Home Is Here
Pop the champagne and make some room in your High Point Market schedule: images of the new pieces from designer Kerrie Kelly's latest collaboration with GO Home Ltd. are finally available — and we've…
Decorate the Lighting & Decor Atrium with IKEA Place
In some ways, augmented and virtuality reality tools are old news when it comes to furniture. Wayfair's app lets buyers preview furniture in their homes before buying, and Lowe's and Pottery Barn…
4 Ways To Improve Your Product Pages
If you sell products on your site, you know your product pages need to provide your visitors striking product images, strong descriptions and details on specifications. But if you want to go beyond…
What Light Sources Will Fade Artwork and Fabrics?
It's inevitable: Fabrics and artwork will fade over time, but that fading can slow down with the right care. To help your clients take better care of their new fabrics and artworks, Lighting Doctor…
How to Localize Your SEO
As the days of yellow pages and landlines become a distant memory, local consumers can find businesses in their area in a matter of seconds online. You want your online pages to rank well locally so…
Style Board: Eco Style
Making environmentally friendly furniture, lighting and decor selections will not only affect the planet positively, but it can contribute to personal wellness. This new crop of sustainable products…
How to Advertise on Pinterest
At nearly every market this year, four social media platforms keep cropping up in conversations between retailers and interior designers: Facebook, Instagram, Houzz and Pinterest. We already know how…
Steelcase Announces Relationship with FLOS
Steelcase announced last week a new partnership with FLOS, an Italian decorative lighting group. The office furniture company plans to start offering a collection of FLOS lighting products throughout…
Nourison and Christopher Guy Team Up with New Luxury Rug Collection
What do you get when you cross a luxury furniture manufacturer and award-winning floor coverings? A new rug collection that's going to feel luxurious underfoot.
Nourison and Christopher Guy…