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
Walk into most furniture or mattress stores, and you’ll see beautiful merchandising, strong sales teams, and aggressive promotional signage. But in many cases, financing is still treated like a closing tool. That’s the mistake. The highest-performing retailers in today’s environment don’t use financing to “save” a sale. They use financing
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,
Many home furnishings retailers are closely watching the possibility of tariff refunds following recent court rulings on IEEPA tariffs. For businesses that have paid significant duties over the past several years, the potential for refunds represents meaningful financial relief. A recent filing by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signals
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. As a result, tariffs implemented under IEEPA, primarily country-specific reciprocal tariffs, have been declared unconstitutional and are now void. This is a significant development for
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,
As the policy landscape around tariffs continues to evolve, the Home Furnishings Association is closely monitoring developments that may affect our members—particularly regarding Section 232 steel and aluminum duties and potential tariff refunds. TARIFFS UPDATE – Supreme Court Decision Pending We are still awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme
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
On October 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 66492057 to implement guidance around Proclamation 10976, which establishes new Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative wood products. The duties come into effect October 14, 2025 (for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or
Upcoming Section 301 tariff decisions could have meaningful consequences for home furnishings retailers, shaping costs, sourcing, and competitiveness in the
Home furnishings retailers are facing a rapidly changing trade and customs environment, with several recent federal actions that could increase
It’s been a busy week on the tariff front, and this is HFA’s third advocacy update for home furnishings retailers
Connecting POS, inventory, and ecommerce has become essential for furniture retailers. It directly impacts how a business runs day to
In today’s digital-first shopping environment, your product images are doing far more than just “showing” a sofa or dining table;
Inventory Management Transformation: The New Retail Back End Behind every great customer experience is an operation that runs smoothly. Join Peter Theran, HFA CEO, for
How Visible Is Your Store in AI? What are AI search tools saying about your store, and are they saying anything at all? In
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Back-End Operations Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
