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Employees reaching for the HFA Retailer of the Year Award
Home Furnishings Association
Celebrating Excellence: HFA’s 2025 Retailer of the Year Award Winners

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is thrilled to continue celebrating the exceptional achievements of the 2025 Retailer of the Year Award winners. These industry leaders have not only set the bar for excellence in Customer Experience, Company Culture, Social Responsibility, Innovation, and Industry Contribution but have also inspired us all

Todd Wanek in the Ashley Furniture Showroom at the High Point Market
Home Furnishings Association
Todd Wanek A Home Furnishings Trailblazer

Winner of the 2025 HFA Trailblazer of the Year The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is honored to recognize Todd Wanek, President & CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries, as the 2025 Trailblazer of the Year. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have dedicated over two decades to the home furnishings industry,

Synchrony sales team with the HFA 2025 Partner of the Year Award
Home Furnishings Association
Celebrating Synchrony: A True Champion for Home Furnishings Retailers

Synchrony Named HFA 2025 Partner of the Year In the retail home furnishings industry, partnerships that truly make a difference stand out. This year, the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has proudly named Synchrony as the 2025 HFA Partner of the Year—a testament to their unwavering commitment to helping furniture retailers

Satya Tiwari wins the 2025 HFA Manufacturer of the Year Award
Home Furnishings Association
HFA Recognizes Surya for Their Impact on Retail Success

Surya Inc wins 2025 HFA Manufacturer of the Year Surya Inc. has been named the Home Furnishings Association’s (HFA) 2025 Manufacturer of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing excellence in innovation, customer service, and industry leadership. Under the visionary leadership of President Satya Tiwari, Surya has redefined what it means

A brightly lit furniture store interior in summer, showcasing a modern living room setup. A Caucasian male retail manager in his 40s, wearing a blue button-down shirt and glasses, points to a digital display outlining 'Top strategies for furniture retailers' to a diverse group of employees. Make digital display in the foreground and people in the background
Home Furnishings Association
Winning in Tough Times: Todd Wanek’s Top Strategies for Retailers

Conversation with Todd Wanek, Ashley Furniture Industries- PART 2 In Part 1 of our conversation with Ashley Furniture Industries CEO Todd Wanek, we tackled big-picture topics like tariffs, supply chains, and U.S. manufacturing. In Part 2, Wanek speaks directly to home furnishings retailers, offering top strategies for retailers to stay

Seth Aaronson, CEO and Lee Aaronson, Chairman of the Board for Lack's Valley Stores.
Home Furnishings Association
Celebrating 90 Years: Lacks Furniture Has G.G.R.I.T

Lacks Furniture Named Home Furnishings Association’s 2025 Retailer of the Year (Over 50 Employees) The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to celebrate Lacks Valley Stores, LTD dba Lacks Furniture, as the 2025 Retailer of the Year in the Over 50 Employees category. Celebrating its 90th year in business, Lacks

Genevieve Wilma Young and Saundra Wilma HFA Retailer of the Year holding award.
Home Furnishings Association
A Small Store with a Big Impact: Why Saundra’s Furniture Stands Out

Saundra’s Furniture Wins the Home Furnishings Association’s Retailer of the Year (Under 50 Employees) For over 30 years, Saundra’s Furniture in Colville, WA, has been more than just a furniture store—it has been a cornerstone of the community. From offering top-quality furnishings to embracing the local culture with their beloved

Home Furnishings Association
Todd Wanek Tackles Tariffs, Supply Chains, and U.S. Manufacturing

Few leaders are as pivotal or outspoken in a transformative era for home furnishings as Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. As the 2025 Trailblazer Award recipient from the Home Furnishings Association (HFA), Wanek recently joined HFA to share his perspective on the furniture industry’s current state

Shannon Williams presents Elizabeth Ann Howell the HFA Emerging Star Award
Home Furnishings Association
HFA’s 2025 Emerging Star: Elizabeth Ann Miskelly Howell

The Home Furnishings Association is proud to recognize Elizabeth Ann Howell as the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Star Award. Elizabeth Ann’s passion for furniture and design, combined with her innovative leadership and dedication to community engagement, has made her a standout leader in the home furnishings industry. Her journey

Home Furnishings Association
HFA DC Fly-In: Advocating for the Furniture Industry 2024

2024 HFA DC Fly-In Recap In the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, the HFA Government Relations Action Team  embarked on a mission to champion the interests of the furniture industry. Through pivotal meetings with key legislators and policymakers, the team delved into pressing issues ranging from safety standards

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