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1. Is Your Furniture Business Ready for Renewed Growth? (Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Dan Bolger)
Most retailers interviewed for this article believe business conditions have bottomed and modest growth is here or coming soon. Some are very enthusiastic. Included are their comments, plus tips on how to get your back-end operations in shape so you will be ready to grow as the economy strengthens.
2. The Family Furniture Store Business Path (Thursday, November 19, 2009 - David Lively)
The first generation founds the business. The second generation builds it. And the third generation ruins it. This sounds harsh, but consider that a scant three in ten businesses make it to the second generation. A miniscule one in ten of these makes it through the third. David Lively looks at the steps family business can take to avoid this fate.
3. Path To Sustainable Retail Lighting. LEDS & More (Sunday, October 04, 2009 - Monte Lee)
Retailers place great emphasis on sustainability in new construction projects, But what can be done in an existing store to move toward sustainability?
4. Avoid Pitfalls While Moving Your Warehouse (Sunday, October 04, 2009 - Dan Bolger)
Complete your warehouse move with minimal business interruption and cost.
5. Retail Compensation Winners & Losers (Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - David Lively)
Family business owners often struggle with fair compensation for their children who work for them. Either they pay the children too much, or they pay them below market rates. Either extreme is incorrect and can provoke conflict while undermining their self worth.
6. Warehouse Case Study (Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Dan Bolger)
Central Illinois furniture retailer continues to grow by taking advantage of back end operations efficiencies.
7. 7 Common Characteristics of Profitable Furniture Businesses (Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - David McMahon)
What are the characteristics that separate the best operations from the worst?
8. Sorry Ma’am, But These Are Factory Standard Defects (Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Peter Schlosser)
Peter Schlosser asks you to listen to a few suggestions about how retailers can remedy their sagging sales with something that has nothing to do with sales—and can cost very little as well.
9. The Absurdity Of Family Business Decision Making (Friday, June 12, 2009 - David Lively)
This is the first installment of a new series by David Lively that deals with family business issues of critical importance to furniture retailers. In this issue, David looks at the pitfalls of making decisions based on a consensus to avoid familial discord.
10. Furniture Warehouse Injury & OSHA Data (Friday, June 12, 2009 - Dan Bolger, P.E.)
Fines for improper racking, lift truck problems, electrical issues, hazardous materials and equipment lockout procedures are just some of the most common that furniture retailers have received over the past year. Dan Bolger looks at these issues and provides guidance on how FURNITURE WORLD Magazine readers can reduce injuries as well as avoid running afoul of OSHA regulations.
11. Why It Pays To GO GREEN NOW (Monday, April 06, 2009 - Jeff Hiller)
Most of your customers are not dyed in the wool environmentalists, and most of your best selling products won’t meet their standards. So here’s how you can get started with a small scale sustainable furniture program that can help you to differentiate your brand, and appeal to the majority of your customers.
12. Dollars In The Trash Warehouse & Delivery Service Calls (Monday, April 06, 2009 - Dan Bolger)
Business is tough, but don’t be your own worst enemy by cutting corners in the warehouse, prep and delivery. Read this article to find tips on reducing costs and improving customer service.
13. A Case Of Stolen Furniture (Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Furniture World Magazine)
Max Morgan always thought employee theft was something that happened to others – until it happened to him. This article outlines a plan to catch a furniture store thief working an inside job.
14. When Times Are Tough, Use A Warehouse & Delivery Checklist (Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Furniture World Magazine)
For most furniture retailers it is virtually impossible to increase sales this year, so you need to focus on items you do control, such as warehouse and delivery.
15. Twelve Step Program To Get All Employees On The Same Page (Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Ron Wolinski)
Take these twelve steps to organize your business and you will dramatically increase the focus and accountability of your people.
16. How To Increase Delivery Fuel Efficiency 25% Or More (Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Regardless of the brand of trucks you use for delivery, you have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars annually through driver training and motivation.
17. The Driver’s Role In Perfect Deliveries (Thursday, September 11, 2008 - Dan Bolger)
Now is the time to look at your delivery systems,in-home service/ sales calls and driver education.
18. Top Ten Things Furniture Retailers Need To Know About Lighting (Thursday, September 11, 2008 - Monte Lee)
Ten ways to improve your displays, save on your electricity costs and avoid the most common lighting mistakes.
19. Build Loyalty Before 5PM With Same Day Service Calls (Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Michael Bowman, Roomful Express)
Roomful Express Furniture improves key operations metrics with new program.
20. 7 Steps To Easily Reduce Fuel Costs (Monday, July 14, 2008 - by Dan Bolger)
Now is the time to look at your delivery systems, in-home service/sales calls and driver education.
21. Modern Ways To Maximize Your GMROI - Part 1 (Monday, July 14, 2008 - by David McMahon)
This article will highlight some modern ways to increase your GMROI by using technology to pull in extra customers and move merchandise while minimizing costs.
22. Foam Packaging Recycling Basics (Friday, May 09, 2008 - Dan Bolger)
Recycling EPS now makes sense for furniture retailers. There are a number of processing alternatives that can change its disposal from a big expense to one that can actually generate a payback.
23. Add 250,000 Gross Margin $$ Without Raising Prices! (Saturday, March 08, 2008 - David McMahon)
Clearance sales may have their time and place, however, there are many other more productive ways to increase GMROI. You can do this without increasing prices or holding inventory clearance sales.
24. Forget Old Media Use People Media™ (Saturday, March 08, 2008 - Larry Mullins)
Digital communication is changing marketing as we know it. Old marketing assumed that someone was watching your commercials and reading your ads. Many furniture retailers are bombarding customers with weak and hastily prepared advertising messages, but you don’t have to.
25. Second FURNITURE WORLD Beautiful Truck Contest (Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - Dan Bolger)
FURNITURE WORLD readers, Majors and Independent Stores entered their amazingly beautiful trucks this year along with advertising, maintenance and delivery tips. Winners are presented in a number of categories including a new one, Retail Show Trucks.
26. Markdown Strategies That Work! (Friday, November 09, 2007 - David McMahon)
Part 4 of the Dynamic Inventory Management Series presents the Five Golden Markdown Steps. This efficient markdown system has a considerable impact on profitability and cash flow because it greatly increases turns, improves gross margin, sales and cash flow.
27. Tips For Moving Oddball Inventory (Friday, November 09, 2007 - Peter Schlosser)
If a piece is clearance, then technically, you are getting whatever you can for it, right? Well, why not consider other more profitable options?
28. Turn Your Repair Shop Into A Leather Profit Center (Friday, September 14, 2007 - Bruce Nurse)
Someone stands to profit from your damaged and defective leather furniture. That “someone” should be you!
29. Why 20% Inventory Is Too Much! (Friday, September 14, 2007 - David McMahon)
You can escape the excess inventory trap before you become too entangled, or avoid it altogether if you understand the reasons why so many otherwise good companies get caught.
30. Delivery Survey 2007 (Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Dan Bolger)
More than 400 readers participated in a FURNITURE WORLD Magazine/ furninfo.com survey on delivery problems and solutions.
31. Ask The LightingExpert: Halogen & Heat (Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Monte Lee)
Contributing Editor & lighting expert Monte Lee tackles a tough lighting question posted to FURNITURE WORLD Magazine’s furninfo.com message board.
32. Dynamic Inventory Management - Part 3 (Friday, July 27, 2007 - David McMahon)
Buyers, who aren’t involved in the inventory management process, produce lower GMROI. It is, therefore, critical that they become expert inventory managers and that their duties don’t end with the filing of a purchase order.
33. 2007 Retail Furniture Transportation Update (Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - Dan Bolger)
Recent International Furniture Transportation and Logistics Council conference tracks trends and advances that will affect furniture retailers.
34. Are You Inventory Rich and Cash Poor? (Friday, May 11, 2007 - Tom Craig)
Poor buying practices, supplier performance issues and insufficient attention to lean inventory practices are among the major causes of having too much inventory and too little cash.
35. Preparation & Response To Disasters (Friday, March 09, 2007 - Dan Bolger)
One fire, local storm or water/ sprinkler pipe failure can cost you millions of dollars in property and lost business. Here are three “disaster” case studies and a checklist for preparedness and recovery.
36. Dynamic Inventory Management - Part 2 (Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - Furniture World Magazine)
This series looks at tools and techniques you can use to measure and improve the health of your inventory over time.
37. Define Your Retail DNA (Thursday, December 07, 2006 - )
Harnessing brand power for positive results requires sound strategic thinking. Brand strategy affects everything a store does, and defining yours is worth the time invested. This is the second article in a series by Martin Roberts of GRID2.
38. Dynamic Inventory Management - Part 1 (Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - David W. McMahon)
A two-part series that looks at tools and techniques you can use to measure and improve the health of your inventory over time.
39. Finding The Perfect Delivery Index (Thursday, December 07, 2006 - Dan Bolger)
Most successful furniture retailers carefully track sales metrics, but don’t apply the same level of attention to their warehouse operations. The “Perfect Delivery Index” presented in this article, is an effective management tool that lists key data easily pulled from your daily paperwork.
40. 15 Ways To Boost Customer Service - Part 2 (Monday, October 02, 2006 - Ron Wolinski)
This installment looks at specific behaviors sales and customer service associates need to exhibit if they are to provide a high degree of customer service.
41. Highly Accurate Inventory (Monday, October 02, 2006 - Dan Bolger)
Checklist of policies and procedures that will help you to get accurate inventory counts, reduce theft and boost employee productivity.
42. Are You Preparing Frog Soup? (Monday, October 02, 2006 - Ken Guerrero)
Small, inconvenient problems can add up. Store owners who were “just fine” yesterday, may end up being frog soup tomorrow. The frog soup story provides an insight that many FURNITURE WORLD readers will find both amusing and disturbing.
43. WithIt Announces Schedule For Fall 2006 High Point Market (Thursday, September 21, 2006 - Furniture World Magazine )
Schedule of educational and networking events for the October show.
44. Seven Step Program To Cut Delivery Costs (Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - Dan Bolger)
Higher fuel prices, the new truck engine specifications, and the changeover to ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD) will certainly affect your delivery cost structure this year. Here are seven ways to keep overall costs in check and get better control over your delivery operations.
45. Compensation Strategies For Top Performance - Part 2 (Friday, June 09, 2006 - Ren Baker)
The second part of this series provides practical advice on how to craft a compensation system that does not reward workers for performance beyond their control or reward them for results they have nothing to do with.
46. Beat Back Electricity Hikes With Efficient Lighting (Friday, June 09, 2006 - Monte Lee)
Monte Lee looks at ways to reduce your lighting and electricity costs without sacrificing the quality of your displays. Rates, government regulations and cost saving opportunities are discussed.
47. Driving Sales: Consumer Finance Programs - Part 4 (Monday, June 26, 2006 - Glenn Hafner)
This series continues its discussion of financing sources with a look at in-house financing. Strategies and best practices are presented to help you to create additional and larger sales while boosting margins.
48. Thinking About Building A New Warehouse? (Friday, June 09, 2006 - Dan Bolger)
With about 2,100 decisions to make when creating a new warehouse facility, you need to concentrate on areas where mistakes or omissions are most likely to occur.
49. Compensation Strategies For Rewarding Top Performance (Monday, April 17, 2006 - Ren Baker)
The compensation methods used by furniture retailers are often ineffective or create a high comfort level for non-performers. Some workers are penalized for performance beyond their control, while others are rewarded for results they have nothing to do with.
50. Let's Talk About Trash (Monday, April 17, 2006 - Dan Bolger)
It may be time for you to take a close look at how you handle the processing, disposal and recycling of trash and packaging materials such as corrugated, old mattresses and furniture.
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