Shipping delays, surging prices, driver shortages … all at a critical trading period for retailers. Christmas is coming, and the goose is…
According to Milan-based industry researcher CSIL’s preliminary estimates, world production of furniture in 2021 will exceed US$500b – a…
With a new year around the corner, December's Furniture News is looking to the future – from game-changing technology and inspiring leadership,…
The world is going green, reshaping consumer demand in a more conscientious and considered mould – and the upholstery sector is taking note,…
Simple, in-store card charges are a thing of the past. In today’s multichannel retail world, processing orders and payments is afar more…
How many retailer Facebook pages have you visited recently? How many did you find 'worthy' of your visit? Your time? For some reason, retailers…
As various industries experience acute labour shortages, November’s Furniture News highlights a business that’s putting staff retention at the…
Industry consultant Gordon Hecht asks why there’s so little recognition for the hard-working and multi-talented retail salespeople of the…
Business direction is never black and white. When faced with punishing trading restrictions through successive lockdowns, retailers have been…
With the increase of national insurance contributions (NICs), some businesses with employed sales representatives will be looking at the…
Upon entering a store, customers are typically greeted by a curated, well-balanced display – so why do so many retailers ignore how their…
Riding the ecommerce wave, the past decade has seen the rise and rise of direct to consumer (D2C) selling, with some of the furniture sector’s…
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