The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 HFA Pillar Awards. These annual honors spotlight the individuals and companies driving innovation, leadership, and positive change across the home furnishings industry. From October 1 through October 31, 2026, HFA invites retailers, manufacturers,
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
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly stepping into the future. Good’s Furniture & Mattress has done exactly that. In 2026, the Home Furnishings Association recognized their achievement by naming them Retailer of the Year (less than
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 others, and leave the industry stronger than they found it. In 2026, that distinction goes
When the Home Furnishings Association named Room & Board the 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year (50+ Employees), it recognized more than a successful retailer. It honored a company that has spent more than four decades proving that great furniture retail is built on something deeper: strong values, thoughtful design,
When the Home Furnishings Association named Stacie Bedford, Chief Creative Officer of Evans’ Heritage Home, the recipient of the 2026 HFA Emerging Star Award, it wasn’t just recognizing talent. It was honoring vision, resilience, and a reimagined approach to what independent home furnishings retail can be. Presented annually, the Emerging
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,
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
Key Takeaways from HFA’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In Last week, leaders from the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) met in Washington, D.C., for a strategic fly-in event designed to elevate the voice of furniture retailers on Capitol Hill. In a series of high-impact meetings with lawmakers, policymakers, and trade officials, HFA members
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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
