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Advocacy Update: New Details on Section 232 Furniture tariffs

On September 29, 2025, the White House announced sweeping tariffs under Section 232 targeting imports of timber, wood products, furniture, and cabinetry. Since that announcement, HFA has been working closely with our Washington-based lobbyist and trade advisors

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

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

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Faire Helps Retailers Find Unique Products and Streamline Operations

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The Hidden Risks of Not Offering Furniture Assembly

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Integrating 3D Tools with Operations for Retail Success

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In-House vs. Third-Party Delivery Teams: Pros and Cons for Retailers

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Flexible Inventory Equals Stronger Margins

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In-House vs 3PL Delivery: Risks & Protections

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Faire Helps Retailers Find Unique Products and Streamline Operations

Furniture Assemblyman putting a chair together.

The Hidden Risks of Not Offering Furniture Assembly

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

I line-up of delivery trucks

In-House vs. Third-Party Delivery Teams: Pros and Cons for Retailers

Inside a furniture store with sofa and chair displays.

Flexible Inventory Equals Stronger Margins

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In-House vs 3PL Delivery: Risks & Protections

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

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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

Five people, average age 35, average race caucasian, holding a golden trophy in a furniture store.

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

Young woman in a shop, looking at a ceramic jug

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

Young woman in a shop, looking at a ceramic jug

Faire Helps Retailers Find Unique Products and Streamline Operations

Policy Matters

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Advocacy Update: New Details on Section 232 Furniture tariffs

Tariffs impacting imported goods for furniture retailers.

9.30.25 Tariff Alert: Upholstery Imports Hit with New Tariffs

HFA Alert: Major Tariff Changes Could Affect Retailers Starting October 1

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

Advocacy Update: New Details on Section 232 Furniture tariffs

Tariffs impacting imported goods for furniture retailers.

9.30.25 Tariff Alert: Upholstery Imports Hit with New Tariffs

Announcements

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

HFA Announces Seminar Series at High Point Furniture Market

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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

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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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