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HFA Pillar Award - Trailblazer of the Year 2026 Winner - Bob Barton

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

The Home Furnishings Association’s Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose careers have shaped the home furnishings industry through innovation, leadership, and long-standing commitment. The honor is reserved for professionals with industry impact—leaders who continually adapt, inspire

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Why eCommerce retailers are turning to flexible payment options

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Why High-Quality Product Imagery Is No Longer Optional for Furniture Retailers

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Your Website Is Either Making You Money or Losing You Sales. There Is No Middle Ground

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Agentic AI: How AI Agents Are Evolving on Our Retail Websites

AI-Driven Logistics and Smart Supply Chain Network.

Ecommerce Sourcing: Why the Supply Chain is the New Competitive Moat

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3D Visualization Drives Higher Spend and Increases Customer Satisfaction

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Why Digital Twins Are the Future of Retail

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Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

Couple shopping online

Your Website Is Either Making You Money or Losing You Sales. There Is No Middle Ground

Laptop screen displays AI agents concept with interconnected digital icons, showcasing modern technology and artificial intelligence.

Agentic AI: How AI Agents Are Evolving on Our Retail Websites

AI-Driven Logistics and Smart Supply Chain Network.

Ecommerce Sourcing: Why the Supply Chain is the New Competitive Moat

3D Visualization -3D Cloud

3D Visualization Drives Higher Spend and Increases Customer Satisfaction

3D Twin rendering of a dining room table set

Why Digital Twins Are the Future of Retail

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

Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

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3 Steps to Improve Your OmniChannel Experience

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HFA_HR Portal Overview

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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

drawn graphic of male and female people in a pyramid.

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

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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

Relaxed young couple using a tablet in their living room

Why eCommerce retailers are turning to flexible payment options

Decorating Apartment: Woman Holding Smartphone, using Augmented Reality Interior Design Software Chooses 3D Furniture for Home. Pick a Stylish Chair for the Living Room. Over Shoulder Close-up Screen

Designing Better Buying Experiences with Furniture eCommerce UX Strategy

Pyxmagic Draping of furniture

Why High-Quality Product Imagery Is No Longer Optional for Furniture Retailers

Relaxed young couple using a tablet in their living room

Why eCommerce retailers are turning to flexible payment options

Decorating Apartment: Woman Holding Smartphone, using Augmented Reality Interior Design Software Chooses 3D Furniture for Home. Pick a Stylish Chair for the Living Room. Over Shoulder Close-up Screen

Designing Better Buying Experiences with Furniture eCommerce UX Strategy

Sales

Relaxed young couple using a tablet in their living room

Why eCommerce retailers are turning to flexible payment options

Couple shopping online

Your Website Is Either Making You Money or Losing You Sales. There Is No Middle Ground

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The New Sales Associate Is AI

Relaxed young couple using a tablet in their living room

Why eCommerce retailers are turning to flexible payment options

Couple shopping online

Your Website Is Either Making You Money or Losing You Sales. There Is No Middle Ground

Supply Chain

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

Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

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Inventory Management Tips to Boost Cash Flow

Inventory management of a furniture store. Profit margins going up.

How to Keep Cash Flow Healthy with Smart Inventory Management

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

Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

Business man in warehouse with iPad

Inventory Management Tips to Boost Cash Flow

Policy Matters

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

Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

CBP tariff refunds Phase 1 for furniture retailers

IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Begins: What Home Furnishings Retailers Need to Know

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New Section 232 Tariff Changes Could Impact Furniture Import Costs

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

Furniture Import Duties and Tariffs: A Guide for Retailers

CBP tariff refunds Phase 1 for furniture retailers

IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Begins: What Home Furnishings Retailers Need to Know

Announcements

Join HFA at High Point Market to Celebrate the 2026 Pillar Award Winners

HFA High Point Market Seminar R

HFA Announces High Point Market Seminar Series

HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners

Join HFA at High Point Market to Celebrate the 2026 Pillar Award Winners

HFA High Point Market Seminar R

HFA Announces High Point Market Seminar Series

Member Stories

HFA Pillar Award - Trailblazer of the Year 2026 Winner - Bob Barton

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

Designing with Purpose: Why Stacie Bedford Is HFA’s 2026 Emerging Star

HFA Pillar Award - Trailblazer of the Year 2026 Winner - Bob Barton

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

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