Education
Learn from Industry Experts Anytime, Anywhere.
The Home Furnishings Association provides many opportunities for retailers to receive additional education and training to better their employees and their business. We provide seminars at both Las Vegas, and High Point Market as well as put on webinars, and podcasts, from industry experts. We also release white papers full of how-to's and great content from within our industry and beyond to improve your business. Check out some of our educational offerings below!
-
Improve Your Hiring Process
2023 09 February 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ETUnsure if your recruitment process is up-to-date? You’re not alone. A lot has changed in the job market over the last few years, and many companies are still using outdated methods to attract and hire top talent. Learn how to identify and assess talent and how to use technology and…
Register Human Resources -
Managing Cybersecurity for Furniture Retailers
2023 23 February 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ETLearn how to protect your business from cyber threats! Cybersecurity is a hot topic in the news lately, and for good reason. Hackers are going after businesses of all sizes in an attempt to steal customer data, steal money, and disrupt your business through ransomware attacks. Imagine your retail store…
Register ManagementOperations & Warehousing
Did you miss our last webinar?
Economic Outlook for the Furniture Industry
2022 was a roller coaster ride thanks to our unpredictable economy. What will 2023 bring to the home furnishings industry? Peter Keith, a leading research analyst, and Jake Oubina, a senior U.S. Economist with investment bank Piper Sandler, will join Mark Schumacher for an important discussion. They will look at…
Market Seminars
If you're currently not a member, give us a call:
800.422.3778Contact us
We're proud to offer education to retailers of all sizes
Meet experts and industry influencers face-to-face at our FREE Market seminar series during Las Vegas and High Point Furniture Markets, presented in the Association’s Resource Centers.
Sharpen your skills and learn new ideas and approaches to make you more effective and efficient. You do not need to be a member of the association to learn with us at these seminars!
Become a Member
White Papers
More Member WhitepapersQ2 ’20 Furniture Retailer Survey
Completed in partnership by Piper Sandler & the Home Furnishings Association. Q2 sales trends (which were -8% y/y overall) showed strong improvement in May/June, and…
Read MoreThe 2020 Industry Trend Guide
We are constant consumers being sold everywhere from social media and streaming shows to personal recommendations from friends. In a market where digital is abundant,…
Read MoreThe Five Keys To Inventory Management
As retailers, our inventory is the biggest asset we have that needs constant management to maximize profitability. There are many factors that contribute to a…
Read More