Jerry Epperson

Retailers are being threatened as never before by theft, violence and criminal activity.

I just watched a “Transformer” movie! Trust me, I am not its target demographic.

I have missed several markets because of health issues, but I hope to see you there at this one. Yes, you.

I want to attempt to define and interpret the massive changes we have all experienced but at different speeds whether you were a manufacturer, importer, retailer or involved in logistics, services or other elements.

We need to have a theme to help get attention this summer from consumers who, from their actions, have apparently forgotten us.

I believe we have much more opportunity in our 20 upcoming years than we have over the past 15.

To outsiders, “furniture” is just one big business, but to us who live it every day, there are maybe 50 different categories, each with different challenges.

From finding nice presents to appreciating family, the holiday season evokes many memories.

There are times when I remember the COVID years and wonder if the two years of strong demand for almost everything that goes into our homes was worth the lack of business and losses since then.

Most furniture and mattress friends share my pride in our industry’s American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, but not just the impressive and highly functional headquarters.