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.
New Study Shows Personalization Matters
The easiest way to turn away a customer is to frustrate them, and it sounds like a lot of customers are frustrated with retailers.
According to the 2017 State of Personalization report from customer…
Tackling the Scary Topic of Tax Reform
On Halloween, it seems fitting to talk about a topic that everyone seems to fear and dread: taxes.
In May, tax reform was the next topic House and Senate Republicans planned to tackle after…
Pendant Perfect
From Instagram and Alexa to sustainability and artisanal anything, Millennials (folks born from about 1980 to 2000) are bewildering at best.
Lucky for all of us, the latest pendants are tuned in to…
3 Common Product Description Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Strong product descriptions on your site can make the difference between an abandoned cart and a final sale. Since online shoppers rely on strong, descriptive content to feel confident in their…
LED Bulb Domination Is Three Years Away, New Report Finds
Retailers and designers, the LED revolution will be here in three years!
According to new data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Energy Star program, LED light bulbs will become…
5 Reasons to Get (Really) Excited About Lightovation
As the hubbub of the holidays approaches, don’t think for one moment that there’ll be any rest for the weary come January. All the stuff — the really good stuff — is still to come. Yes, my friends,…
High Point Introductions Reflect Pratt & Lambert's 2018 Color of the Year
While buyers filtered in and out of High Point Market, Pratt & Lambert Paints announced its 2018 Color of the Year: Heron. This midnight blue hue mixes well with trends spotted at this fall's…
Shades of Orange
From traditional to tribal motifs, these rugs stand out in degrees of warmth — an ode to fall.
The Dakota rug from Capel’s Avanti Collection is made from wool with a hand-tufted construction.…
7 Things to Know About Working With Millennials
Award-winning Chicago designer Anthony Michael, owner of Anthony Michael Interior Design, says about 20 percent of his clients are Millennials, a sizable and growing portion. Here, Michael shares his…
How Millennials Really Shop, According to Retailers
A lot has been said about Millennials and their shopping habits. Many picture the Millennial consumer as cheap, often found lazing on the couch and scouring the internet for deals on their phones.…