Internal data tells you what happened, but not why. In a tariff economy, relying on sales history alone is dangerous. Learn how to bridge the “Context Gap” by layering external economic signals—like tariff schedules and CPI data—over your internal performance metrics to protect your margins.
Posts by Karen Veenstra
The “Phantom Margin” Trap: Why Your P&L Might Be Lying to You
Tax cuts apply to profits, but tariffs apply to costs. If your dashboards ignore duty surcharges, you are facing the “Phantom Margin” Trap. Discover why shifting your KPI to “Contribution After Duty” is critical for 2026 profitability and how to structure your data for potential tariff refunds.
Stay Resilient in 2026
Retailers entering 2026 face higher costs, tighter liquidity, and greater operational risk. These three financial practices help leaders strengthen resilience before pressures intensify.
5 Common Purchase Order Mistakes in Home Furnishings Retail
Avoid purchase order mistakes in home furnishings retail. STORIS standardizes POs, validates SKUs, tracks lead times, and unifies records to protect margins.
From Today to 2028 – The Furniture Retailer’s Game Plan
Learn how STORIS equips furniture retailers with tools to future-proof operations, streamline compliance, and drive growth through 2028 and beyond.
The API Advantage – Real-Time Sync for Smarter Furniture Retail
Discover how real-time API integration enhances furniture retail with accurate inventory, automated orders, and operational efficiency for seamless customer experiences.
Order, Efficiency, Growth – The Modern Path for Small Furniture Retailers
Discover how retail software like STORIS empowers small furniture stores to eliminate manual errors, improve inventory accuracy, streamline deliveries, and transform chaotic daily operations into organized, efficient, and profitable businesses.
How to Compete with Big-Box Retailers (Without a Big-Box Budget)
Mid-sized furniture retailers can streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and deliver standout customer experiences using retail software—making it possible to compete with big-box stores, without enterprise-level complexity or cost.
The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Retail Systems (And How to Fix It)
Disconnected retail systems hurt profits and CX. Learn how unified commerce helps furniture retailers streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and deliver consistent customer experiences across every channel.
How STORIS Helps Appliance Retailers Stay Ahead
Discover why modernizing appliance retail is critical. Boost sales, enhance customer experience, and optimize supply chains using omnichannel strategies, integrated financing, and serialized inventory tracking with technology solutions from STORIS.
Special Order Efficiency for Furniture Retailers
Learn practical ways furniture retailers can boost efficiency in special orders using integrated POS systems, workflow automation, and real-time tracking. Optimize profitability and customer satisfaction with technology solutions like STORIS NextGen.
STORIS Academy Introduces Warehouse Management Training
STORIS Academy launches specialized warehouse training for furniture retailers, enhancing efficiency through role-based learning paths and an intuitive dashboard.
Remote Overrides – Managers can now make decisions remotely.
Discover how STORIS NextGen Remote Manager Overrides streamline instant approvals, empowering your sales team to enhance customer experience and close furniture sales faster.
Strengthening Retail Defenses – Cyber Threats and Solutions for 2025
Cybersecurity for retail is essential in 2025. Protect your business from cyber threats with data security, encryption, and real-time monitoring to safeguard profits, customer trust, and sensitive information. Stay ahead with proactive security strategies.
Consumer Confidence Strategies – Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity
Consumer confidence impacts furniture retail success. As 2025 unfolds, shifting economic trends require retailers to stay agile with data-driven inventory, pricing, and omnichannel strategies. Learn how to navigate uncertainty, optimize sales, and protect margins using advanced retail solutions. Discover key insights to future-proof your business and drive profitability in a changing market. Read the full article for actionable strategies!
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