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The home furnishings industry is entering 2025 with significant changes on the horizon. With economic volatility, global trade fluctuations, and shifting consumer behaviors, the companies that succeed will be those equipped to adapt and innovate.

Retailers must develop a robust strategy incorporating payment and return flexibility, fast fulfillment, promotions, and financing offerings to attract customers this holiday season.

At STORIS, we are committed to protecting our clients and their customers’ sensitive information. We uphold robust security management protocols across our organization to provide all parties with a safer, more reliable experience.   

As the housing market gears up for a significant rebound, furniture and appliance retailers stand for a promising surge in demand. This anticipated growth presents an opportunity for retailers to align their strategies to capture new customers.

If you’re still handwriting tickets or entering them manually from the back office, this article is for you! An intuitive mobile point of sale system is your opportunity to empower your sales team, collect a wealth of data, and elevate the customer experience.

We’ll reveal how visualization tools transform raw numbers into actionable insights that drive growth, profitability, and a competitive edge.

We’ll dive into the differences between batch and RF barcode inventory management systems, exploring the pros and cons of each to help you select the right option for your business.

With a holistic approach encompassing route optimization, scheduling efficiencies, fleet management, and data-driven decision-making, furniture retailers can unlock significant costs along the last mile.

Dropshipping is gaining momentum as streamlined supply chains become a significant competitive advantage. Integrating dropshipping into furniture retail operations can have transformative benefits for retailers and manufacturers, making this an attractive model for both parties.

In his new video interview, President and COO, Doug Culmone, highlights the STORIS team’s critical role in our three-pillar strategy for business success.

Signature capture gives our retailers a way to abandon paper in store. That means there are no more costs for paper, no more costs for printing, and no more costs for storage.

Mastering inventory turnover is essential for optimizing cash flow in the competitive furniture retail market, empowering managers to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency.

Effectively managing multiple store locations, warehouses, and distribution centers is key to scaling a furniture retail operation. We’ve highlighted the essential features and functionalities that can empower your organization to scale your business.

By implementing any of these seven strategies and leveraging the capabilities of POS technology, furniture and appliance retailers can effectively maximize each retail transaction.

Here are ten actionable strategies to help your furniture or appliance retail store stand out in the market and capture the attention of potential customers.

By leveraging technology and implementing innovative strategies, retailers can create memorable post-purchase experiences that foster lasting customer relationships.

As the retail industry continues to evolve, the importance of integrated and extensible technology in multi-channel retail management cannot be overstated. Together, unified and extensible technology plays a pivotal role in achieving multi-channel success by breaking down silos and facilitating data flow across channels.

To combat shopping cart abandonment on furniture and appliance eCommerce websites, here are actionable strategies you can implement to grow online revenue.

Understanding the advantages of earning repeat customers is the foundation for helping your company grow. Here, we dive into 7 strategies to kick-start customer retention.

Builder allowances are an opportunity for appliance retailers looking to boost commercial sales by engaging contractors and homebuilders. This strategy promotes visibility among potential retail customers and secures a consistent flow of commercial sales. 

Retail store credit cards are a strategic opportunity for executives aiming to boost revenue streams and cut expenses. Branded credit cards enhance customer loyalty by offering promotional financing incentives to customers as a competitive differentiator.

When you harness the power of effective demand forecasting to balance supply and demand, you’re not just managing inventory—you’re anticipating the future.

Furniture retail purchases are typically high consideration. It is critical for retailers to create a path to purchase that integrates all touchpoints for a seamless customer journey.

Effective serial number tracking is critical for appliance retailers as it enables seamless inventory management, customer service, repairs, and warranty claims, improving overall customer satisfaction. 

Digital price tags empower retailers to implement dynamic pricing to swiftly respond to market dynamics, competitor pricing strategies, or changes in supply and demand.

Quotes are crucial tools for sales professionals, allowing them to provide customers with detailed pricing information before finalizing a purchase. This precursor to an order is a powerful lever sales associates can use at the point of sale.

By managing vendor rebates effectively with technology, retailers enhance their overall profitability, achieve healthier financial performance, and build mutually beneficial supplier relations.

In an era influenced by eCommerce and social media, brick-and-mortar stores have to creatively embrace digital to connect their in-store experiences with online expectations. By embracing technology and innovating showroom experiences, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers can thrive in the modern marketplace. 

In furniture retail, space is a premium commodity. With innovative solutions like an endless aisle inventory strategy, retailers can expand options they present to their customers to maximize sales potential.

Originating in luxury retail, clienteling emphasizes building deep, meaningful customer relationships to foster loyalty and drive repeat business. Key components of successful clienteling include proactive communication, personalized recommendations, and a focus on customer satisfaction.

What is technology extensibility? This latest terminology is not just a buzzword; it’s a strategic path forward. In this Introduction to Extensibility, discover why this trend is rising and how it impacts home furnishings retail.

Supply chains are the backbone of success for retailers. The digital transformation of supply chain workflows offers an opportunity to reduce costs and improve profit margins. 

In retail environments, easy-to-use software is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Whether navigating an enterprise platform or interacting with a mobile application, users expect intuitive interfaces and seamless experiences.

A branded presence across your documents gives your company a polished, professional look. Learn how to design customized forms easily.

With mobile technology, home furnishings sales associates are able to answer product questions confidently and delight customers. Learn more.

The integration between software and hardware is crucial for seamless retail operations. Cash drawers and point of sale (POS) systems work together to facilitate smooth and secure transactions.

Discover the Top 5 Areas of ROI your peers have found through STORIS NextGen. Areas of ROI span revenue increases, operational efficiencies, greater customer acquisition, and stronger brand reputations. Read more.

A Reputation Management strategy allows retailers to shape their online identities. Here, we discuss why a Reputation Management program is valuable to your business.

Retailers have the ability to streamline communications with strategic partners including vendors and manufacturers. Find out more about the benefits of EDI.

In a world before showroom technology, it was inefficient to track non-purchasing guests. Often the efforts spent on these guests went out the showroom doors with them. Today, that all changes.

Managing inventory is a sophisticated balancing act. Explore strategies your retail peers are using to help navigate through this common problem.

Dive into creating a digital shopping cart checkout experience that converts sales via eCommerce and facilitates a multi-channel shopping journey in your stores.

Discover the season’s most innovative technology gifts for retailers of all sizes in STORIS’ 2023 Wishbook.