by David Lively | About Retail, Blog, Family Business
As I talk with a business owners of all sizes, and they explain how their hands are tied in moving forward with an internet strategy. They believe they are doing the best they can under the circumstances, of course, but really there are departments in their...
by Amy Lively | About Retail, Blog, Communication, Family Business, Retail Idioms
“Just the facts, ma’am, just the facts.” Ms. Jones might pull out this Joe Friday line when she’s furniture shopping. Even if she falls head over heels in love with a sexy chaise or a beautiful bedroom, she’s going to have to justify her financial investment with some...
by David Lively | About Retail, Blog
FURNITUREToday recently reported that David Lively was elected to the HFIA Board of Directors: “Our board is on the front lines of the furniture industry every day,” said Frye. “They know exactly what keeps an independent retailer up at night. We...