HFA proudly congratulates its CEO, Peter Theran, on being named one of The Home Furnishings 500 most influential people in the “Community Connectors” category. The Home Furnishings 500 is the definitive guide to the industry’s most influential leaders—the executives, designers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs driving the business of home forward. HFA
Retailer-focused education will explore AI, marketing, operations, customer experience, tariffs, and business growth The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present its Fall 2026 High Point Market Seminar Series from Friday, October 16, through Monday, October 19, at the HFA Retailer Resource Center in Plaza Suites, Showroom 1-527. The series will
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center during Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated space designed to help home furnishings retailers strengthen their businesses, improve profitability, and connect with trusted industry resources. Located in Building B, Space B1050, the HFA Retailer Resource Center is
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center (RRC) during the Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated space designed to help home furnishings retailers strengthen their businesses, improve profitability, and connect with trusted industry resources. Located in Building B, Space B1050, the HFA Retailer Resource
In home furnishings, the customer experience doesn’t end at the point of sale; it often begins there. Delivery, communication, scheduling, and service interactions all shape how customers feel about the brands they buy from. Recognizing a company that has helped retailers transform this critical stage of the journey, the Home
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the 2026 HFA Pillar Award Winners. During this gathering, HFA will formally present the 2026 Partner of the Year Award to Package.ai and the 2026 Trailblazer Award to Bill Barton, CEO,
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 HFA Pillar Awards, recognizing outstanding retailers, leaders, and partners who are shaping the future of the home furnishings industry. Each year, the Pillar Awards honor excellence across leadership, innovation,
Mattress and furniture retailers in California and Rhode Island should prepare for upcoming adjustments to the mattress recycling fee, scheduled for early 2026. These changes, announced by the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), reflect rising labor, transportation, and operational costs associated with responsible mattress disposal and recycling programs. California Fee Increase
November 20, 2026 – Carmichael, CA – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce its 2026 Slate of Officers and the addition of four new board members. These industry leaders will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board as the HFA continues its commitment to advancing the
Recognizing Excellence and Innovation in the Home Furnishings Industry [Carmichael, CA] – [10/1/25] – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 HFA Pillar Awards (formerly known as the HFA Retailer of the Year Awards). These annual honors spotlight the individuals
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The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
Turn social media engagement into in-store visits. In this webinar, discover how to create content that motivates customers to move from scrolling to shopping. Join
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Human Resources Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
