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3 generations in a furniture store.

Navigating Leadership in Family Businesses: Challenges, Opportunities, and Enduring Values

Family businesses form the backbone of the home furnishings industry. Stepping into a leadership role within such an enterprise brings a unique blend of privilege, responsibility, legacy, and complexity. Insights from several seasoned leaders offer

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How Does Your Family Measure Up? Using Assessments to Develop Better Leaders

Tariff trade increases with Canada

Tariff Watch: Section 122 Deadline Approaches as New Trade Actions Emerge

HFA Pillar Award - Retailer of the Year 2026 Winner - Good's Furniture & Mattress

131 Years of Heart: Good’s Furniture & Mattress HFA’s 2026 Retailer of the Year

Las Vegas Market Buildings at the World Market Center

HFA to Help Retailers Work ON Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

HFA Helps Retailers Work On Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

Furniture warehouse with racking and rows of furniture.

Lighting That Works as Hard as Your Warehouse

Reducing Furniture Delivery Damages and Returns is the Key to Brand Loyalty

CLV, Customer lifetime value concept. Increasing CLV marketing strategy planning, Businessman touching CLV icon on virtual screen.

Protect LTV By Fixing Your Furniture Claims and Repairs Experience

HFA Pillar Award - Retailer of the Year 2026 Winner - Good's Furniture & Mattress

131 Years of Heart: Good’s Furniture & Mattress HFA’s 2026 Retailer of the Year

Las Vegas Market Buildings at the World Market Center

HFA to Help Retailers Work ON Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

HFA Helps Retailers Work On Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

Furniture warehouse with racking and rows of furniture.

Lighting That Works as Hard as Your Warehouse

Reducing Furniture Delivery Damages and Returns is the Key to Brand Loyalty

CLV, Customer lifetime value concept. Increasing CLV marketing strategy planning, Businessman touching CLV icon on virtual screen.

Protect LTV By Fixing Your Furniture Claims and Repairs Experience

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3 Steps to Improve Your OmniChannel Experience

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Webinars

AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption
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AI and the New Digital Storefront
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Recovering Tariff Costs: A Conversation on IEEPA Refunds
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Digital Marketing

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How Furniture Retailers Can Use Their Customer List to Drive More Sales

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The Omnichannel Experience: Why Seamless Integration is Your 2026 Competitive Advantage

Digital Marketing Channels from the web, SEO, and Google.

3 Digital Marketing Channels That Convert Furniture Sales

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How Furniture Retailers Can Use Their Customer List to Drive More Sales

A brown haired 30 something female shopping on an iPad for furniture.

The Omnichannel Experience: Why Seamless Integration is Your 2026 Competitive Advantage

Human Resources

Health Insurance collective

Profitability & Growth: Employee Health Benefits are Your Most Strategic Investment

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Stay Compliant in 2026: Top California Laws Affecting Your Store

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Nurturing Leadership: A Guide to Preventing Manager Burnout

Health Insurance collective

Profitability & Growth: Employee Health Benefits are Your Most Strategic Investment

Compliance with employment laws and regulations, labor laws concept. Laws aim to protect workers from discrimination, harassment, unsafe working conditions and unfair treatment.

Stay Compliant in 2026: Top California Laws Affecting Your Store

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eCommerce

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AI and the New Digital Storefront

Interlocking Gears: Complex System Teamwork Concept

Streamline Operations with Connected Retail Systems

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Why eCommerce retailers are turning to flexible payment options

AI Artificial Intelligence technology for data analysis, research, planning and work generate programming. Man using laptop and AI assistant dashboard. Smart robot AI agents and agentic workflows

AI and the New Digital Storefront

Interlocking Gears: Complex System Teamwork Concept

Streamline Operations with Connected Retail Systems

Sales

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Closing the Communication Gap After the Sale

AI Artificial Intelligence technology for data analysis, research, planning and work generate programming. Man using laptop and AI assistant dashboard. Smart robot AI agents and agentic workflows

AI and the New Digital Storefront

AI transforms ecommerce by enabling smart product recommendations, AI automated shopping decisions, and AI-powered ecommerce analytics to optimize customer experience and AI ecommerce success.

Retail AI Trends: Reshaping Furniture Sales

Happy couple sitting on sofa hugging.

Closing the Communication Gap After the Sale

AI Artificial Intelligence technology for data analysis, research, planning and work generate programming. Man using laptop and AI assistant dashboard. Smart robot AI agents and agentic workflows

AI and the New Digital Storefront

Supply Chain

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How AI Is Transforming Inventory Sourcing in Furniture Retail

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Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

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Inventory Management Tips to Boost Cash Flow

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How AI Is Transforming Inventory Sourcing in Furniture Retail

Increase tariff tax concept. Word in wooden blocks with increasing stack of coins.

Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

Policy Matters

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HFA Advocacy Update: New Section 301 Tariffs Require Immediate Retailer Attention

Tariff trade increases with Canada

Tariff Watch: Section 122 Deadline Approaches as New Trade Actions Emerge

Supreme Court Ruling and Tariff Refunds

Update for HFA Members: IEEPA Refunds and Supreme Court Appeal

Hand of politician entrepreneur control for reciprocal tariff. Tax expense management concept for business or individual who have high income. Global business uncertainty. Trade war, global concept

HFA Advocacy Update: New Section 301 Tariffs Require Immediate Retailer Attention

Tariff trade increases with Canada

Tariff Watch: Section 122 Deadline Approaches as New Trade Actions Emerge

Announcements

Las Vegas Market Buildings at the World Market Center

HFA to Help Retailers Work ON Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

HFA Helps Retailers Work On Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

Transforming the Last Mile: Package.ai Named HFA’s 2026 Partner of the Year

Las Vegas Market Buildings at the World Market Center

HFA to Help Retailers Work ON Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

HFA Helps Retailers Work On Their Business at the Las Vegas Market

Member Stories

Transforming the Last Mile: Package.ai Named HFA’s 2026 Partner of the Year

A Career of Leadership and Innovation: Bill Barton HFA’s 2026 Trailblazer

Room & Board Boston, MA location

Purpose, People, and Product: Room & Board’s Award-Winning Approach

Transforming the Last Mile: Package.ai Named HFA’s 2026 Partner of the Year

A Career of Leadership and Innovation: Bill Barton HFA’s 2026 Trailblazer

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