Josh Hudson took over the family business when it was on its last leg. These days, Hudson’s Furniture is running strong. It’s 4:30 in the morning and the alarm on Josh Hudson’s phone by his bed goes off. Actually, it’s not an alarm. This morning it’s Tim Ferriss filling the
New address—same appeal After 91 years in the same location, Boone’s Furniture & Gifts finally moved in 2006. Looking back, Joel and Julie Isley wonder what took them so long. Out-of-towners passing through Gibsonville, N.C. (pop. 6,921) see a downtown packed with enough quaint shops and tree-lined streets to fill
The residents of Altus, Okla., expect big-city service from their retailers. Every day Charlene Firth and H&H Furniture deliver. Some people are born into the home furnishings business. Some find their way in through marriage. Still others start out at the bottom and slowly work their way up to signing
The Sofa Store: To stand out, keep it simple. Good branding communicates what you stand for as a business. That branding can be communicated verbally or visually. Retail designer Martin Roberts’ series on logo design’s he’s helped recreate for home furnishings retailers ends this week with The Sofa Store in
Steve Kidder is always on the move and has no intention of slowing down It is snowing in Vermont and Steve Kidder is sitting in his office, which looks a lot like a Ford F150 pickup truck, ready to start his day. It’s barely 9 a.m. and already Kidder has
For many independent furniture retailers, succession planning is more complex than expected. The next generation often chooses different careers; employees
On September 29, 2025, the White House announced sweeping tariffs under Section 232 targeting imports of timber, wood products, furniture, and cabinetry.
On October 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 66492057 to implement guidance around Proclamation 10976, which
Elevate customer experience and boost sales with strategic remerchandising techniques Remerchandising your sales floor after market isn’t just about rearranging
In Shakespeare’s King Lear, an aging king divides his kingdom among his daughters based on flattery. The daughter who speaks
Immersive Retail: Inspiring Customers with 3D, AR & VR Today’s most successful furniture retailers aren’t replacing personal service with technology, they’re using it to
Merchandising Trends: Creating Inspiring Retail Spaces that Drive Sales Your showroom is more than just a display—it’s your most powerful sales tool. Join us
Today’s most successful furniture retailers aren’t replacing personal service with technology, they’re using it to elevate it. Join us for
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Customer Experience Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
