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We’re Living Longer — What That Means for Succession Planning

Longevity is one of the most defining shifts of our time. Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before, and that reality is reshaping how family-owned and closely held businesses must approach succession planning,

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Smart Family Business Compensation Planning

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Planning for the Future Without Heirs: Why Every Retailer Needs a Buy/Sell Agreement

2025 U.S. Tariffs Impact, text written on piled-up pallets, supply chain management and trade concept

New Import Duties on Wood Products: What the Recent CBP Notice Means for Retailers

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10/10/25 Tariff Alert: Your Business, Our Watch

Furniture Safety Week October 6-10

FURNITURE SAFETY WEEK IS UNDERWAY!

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Advocacy Update: New Details on Section 232 Furniture tariffs

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

Tariffs impacting imported goods for furniture retailers.

9.30.25 Tariff Alert: Upholstery Imports Hit with New Tariffs

2025 U.S. Tariffs Impact, text written on piled-up pallets, supply chain management and trade concept

New Import Duties on Wood Products: What the Recent CBP Notice Means for Retailers

Store Gallery display

10/10/25 Tariff Alert: Your Business, Our Watch

Furniture Safety Week October 6-10

FURNITURE SAFETY WEEK IS UNDERWAY!

a group of import shipping containers with the word UPDATE stamped over the top.

Advocacy Update: New Details on Section 232 Furniture tariffs

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

Tariffs impacting imported goods for furniture retailers.

9.30.25 Tariff Alert: Upholstery Imports Hit with New Tariffs

Social Media

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Digital Marketing

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How to Get More Eyes on Your Furniture with Your Own Social Posts

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3 Paid Ad Strategies that Get Results for Furniture Retailers

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Navigating AI Integration for Marketing Success

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How to Get More Eyes on Your Furniture with Your Own Social Posts

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3 Paid Ad Strategies that Get Results for Furniture Retailers

Human Resources

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Nurturing Leadership: A Guide to Preventing Manager Burnout

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Retaliation Risks and HR Documentation: A Wake-Up Call for Employers

Reducing costs at one point entails a failure and a decrease in work efficiency. Cutting spendings. Optimization of costs. Budget cuts, tough economy. Inflation.

How Healthcare Solutions Can Help Offset Rising Costs

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Nurturing Leadership: A Guide to Preventing Manager Burnout

Judge gavel is placed on table in office of lawyer team It is gavel used as symbol of making decision in court case with fairness and ethics. judge gavel is prepared symbolize decision in court case.

Retaliation Risks and HR Documentation: A Wake-Up Call for Employers

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eCommerce

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Integrating 3D Tools with Operations for Retail Success

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How Interactive Content Drives Traffic at the Inspiration Stage

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How AI Image Generation Is Reshaping Home Furnishings

A digital render on a computer screen of a 3D living room planner, detailing the arrangement of sofas, chairs, and tables. The living room is designed with a modern aesthetic, viewed from inside of a home's living room. Created by Freepik.com

Integrating 3D Tools with Operations for Retail Success

Happy couple sitting and planning new decoration with a tablet on line at home with a window in the background

How Interactive Content Drives Traffic at the Inspiration Stage

Sales

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What Furniture Retail Leaders Can Learn from The One Minute Manager

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From Star Seller to Store Leader: How to Turn Top Performers into Leaders

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How AI Image Generation Is Reshaping Home Furnishings

Happy middle aged business woman executive ceo leader discussing project management planning strategy working with diverse colleagues company team at office corporate board group meeting

What Furniture Retail Leaders Can Learn from The One Minute Manager

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From Star Seller to Store Leader: How to Turn Top Performers into Leaders

Supply Chain

Supply Chain: Key Features to Look for in Shipping Visibility Software

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Faire Helps Retailers Find Unique Products and Streamline Operations

Turn Your Showroom into a Wellness Destination for Health-Conscious Shoppers

Supply Chain: Key Features to Look for in Shipping Visibility Software

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Faire Helps Retailers Find Unique Products and Streamline Operations

Policy Matters

2025 U.S. Tariffs Impact, text written on piled-up pallets, supply chain management and trade concept

New Import Duties on Wood Products: What the Recent CBP Notice Means for Retailers

Store Gallery display

10/10/25 Tariff Alert: Your Business, Our Watch

Furniture Safety Week October 6-10

FURNITURE SAFETY WEEK IS UNDERWAY!

2025 U.S. Tariffs Impact, text written on piled-up pallets, supply chain management and trade concept

New Import Duties on Wood Products: What the Recent CBP Notice Means for Retailers

Store Gallery display

10/10/25 Tariff Alert: Your Business, Our Watch

Announcements

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

HFA Announces Seminar Series at High Point Furniture Market

Employees reaching for the HFA Retailer of the Year Award

Celebrating Excellence: HFA’s 2025 Retailer of the Year Award Winners

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

HFA Announces Seminar Series at High Point Furniture Market

Member Stories

Todd Wanek in the Ashley Furniture Showroom at the High Point Market

Todd Wanek A Home Furnishings Trailblazer

Seth Aaronson, CEO and Lee Aaronson, Chairman of the Board for Lack's Valley Stores.

Celebrating 90 Years: Lacks Furniture Has G.G.R.I.T

Genevieve Wilma Young and Saundra Wilma HFA Retailer of the Year holding award.

A Small Store with a Big Impact: Why Saundra’s Furniture Stands Out

Todd Wanek in the Ashley Furniture Showroom at the High Point Market

Todd Wanek A Home Furnishings Trailblazer

Seth Aaronson, CEO and Lee Aaronson, Chairman of the Board for Lack's Valley Stores.

Celebrating 90 Years: Lacks Furniture Has G.G.R.I.T

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