We love to stay on top of the many industries we service. A large portion of our customers ship furniture, and some are even leveraging our technology to expand their services - especially to the growing number of online shoppers.
According to a recent Winston-Salem Journal article, "The confidence consumers have gained in shopping online for home furnishings is opening new sales opportunities, particularly with stores such as Ikea, Williams Sonoma and Restoration Hardware, but also limiting the appeal of the brick-and-mortar store for young adults."
Catering to the online shopper presents a challenge for traditional furniture stores. Fewer and fewer customers are buying furniture at a brick-and-mortar location and having it locally shipped to their home or apartment. These new shoppers are savvy. They stop at nothing to find the best possible total price, and the Internet gives them the ability to do it quickly. Retailers have to stay agile by offering free shipping or finding ways to compete on more than just craftsmanship - like price, and that includes the cost of delivery and serviceable areas..
What if there was a way to immediately start offering nationwide delivery? Whether you prefer to handle all the shipping or need shipments executed on your behalf, Cirrus TMS could be the answer. Cirrus offers flexible plan options that suit the needs of a start-up, a growing business, or a company with a long legacy.
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