Show Me St. Louis is a mid-morning television show capturing the pulse of the city. On a recent episode, Mueller Furniture was highlighted as HFA’s Retailer of the Year (under 50 employees), showcasing their values and dedication to the community. With a legacy dating back to 1927, Mueller Furniture’s current
Discover what sets Raymour & Flanigan apart as the leading furniture retailer in the northeast United States. From receiving awards to being named the 2024 Home Furnishings Association’s Retailer of the Year, find out why they were honored and what makes them stand out. On March 18th, the Home Furnishings
Several companies grew during the pandemic, finding ways to expand amid stiff headwinds and once-in-a-generation challenges. Old Brick Furniture & Mattress Company, the HFA 2023 Retailer of the Year (stores with more than 50 employees), takes pandemic growth and expansion to another level. I have to give you the back
I am not big on gold watches or plaques. While they are historical ways to thank people for their dedication and service, I find that too often, a watch ends up in a drawer and forgotten, and the plaque languishes dustily on a shelf. To me, there is power in
I love great quotations. They can capsulize thoughts and feelings or inspire. The late English author Douglas Adams said, “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” In light of last year, I could rephrase that
Save money by learning to repair leather and wood furniture, and for cleaning stains, at Sue Harman’s Master Class at Las Vegas Market 2019.
Jesús Capó is making his presence felt at El Dorado Furniture. Just like his father. How Manuel Capó escaped from Cuba to America is a story that needs no embellishing. A sunken sailboat dragged from the ocean floor, painfully refurbished over three years using other salvaged items. Finally, one inky-black night
For Rick and Pat Howard, life after retirement seems a lot like work. They wouldn’t have it any other way. Rick Howard enjoyed a rewarding career in the furniture manufacturing and packaging industries. Twenty-two years of deals and friendships, accomplishments and innovations. So when he sold his business and had
Grace Furniture has served central New York for 78 years by putting the customer’s needs first. It’s the only way Bill Grace and his team know how to work. The world according to Bill Grace goes something like this: Everything around us is forever changing. Politics. Economies. Philosophy. Even retail
HFA member Sklar Furnishings is getting the most out of turning 15 this month. The Boca Raton, Fla.-company Sklar Furnishings has spent 15 months in countdown to its anniversary by supporting its community helping out a new nonprofit group every month. From hosting in-showroom fundraisers and program kick-off receptions for
Inventory is your biggest asset, but also your biggest expense. Manicuring and curating your inventory assortment is the most important
When service contracts are presented alongside customer furniture selection, they feel natural and valuable. When they are saved for the
Most conversations about the future of eCommerce focus on the surface—better website design, faster checkout, and smoother user experiences. While
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the
In furniture retail, most sales are lost to the power of uncertainty, and this uncertainty often centers around affordability and
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
