Bill McLoughlin

Consumers say they expect to spend more this holiday season, and while that might sound like good news, there are two findings that could moderate hopes for a turnaround.

The Trump administration’s recent announcement of a 25% tariff on imported upholstery, which will rise to 30% on Jan. 1, sent shockwaves through portions of the furniture industry...

Nominations are now open for Furniture Today's Retail Sales Awards, a prestigious program designed to recognize outstanding retail sales associates in the furniture industry.

The number of sponsors and retailers was down slightly, ... and while that’s hardly surprising given the myriad challenges, there were also clear indications that there’s business to be done ...

I decided to see how ChatGPT would address some of the key issues the industry currently faces. Some of its answers may sound familiar; others might surprise you.

Is this the beginning of a furniture industry turnaround? | Bill McLoughlin

The strategy of developing alternative outlets through which to sell product, while not new, is seeing a resurgence recently in the wake of inconsistent consumer demand.

Furniture Today will recognize three powerhouse retailers at its upcoming Leadership Conference, Dec. 2-4, at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

If you are a furniture retailer and have not yet had discussions with or received letters from your vendors about price increases, consider yourself lucky. That is likely going to change.

For more than a decade furniture retailers and manufacturers have spent time, effort and money trying to figure out how to use Google to drive traffic. Google just changed the rules of the game.

Within any company right now there are things that can and should be done to strengthen operations and set the stage for a more successful recovery

From the factory floor to the selling floor and everywhere in between, it is the dedication, passion and hard work of individuals that determine a company’s success.

While there is a great deal of current disruption from tariffs and other global economic shifts, smart business operators are taking actions today that will put them in position to succeed in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

What is less common in today’s climate is discussion of thoughtful, long-term strategies to accelerate sales and entice consumers back into stores ...

Three leading bedding retailers at Furniture Today’s Bedding Conference shared their insights on the most important steps to developing a successful private-label mattress program.

If confirmation was needed of the difficult selling environment confronting the furniture industry, this year’s Top 100 list offers a strong case in point.

In such an environment, it becomes increasingly important for companies to ensure that the basic blocking and tackling that occurs around the product acquisition process functions smoothly and supports the need for increased flexibility.

Linon Home Décor has unveiled a new line of modular seating called Kyvos, from the Greek word for cube ...

President Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs took dead aim at some of the furniture industry’s largest and most impactful source countries ...

Todd Wanek cautioned fellow furniture industry executives against taking rash actions in the wake of the Trump administration's recent announcement of widespread global tariffs.