The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the Department of Labor recently released its long-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on ‘Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.’ Labor Secretary Marty Walsh led this effort while President Biden’s nominee for OSHA Administrator, Doug Parker, is still working
Crumbling infrastructure is a common problem across the United States, impacting our global competitiveness and directly impacting furniture retailers trying to receive, process, and deliver in-demand goods to consumers. For the last several years, the running joke in Washington, DC, has been the never-ending ‘Infrastructure Week.’ Previous administrations and congresses
Home furnishings retailers must leverage multiple online platforms to effectively reach and engage their target audience. With consumers turning to
In the home furnishings industry today, the customer experience doesn’t end at checkout—it’s delivered to the door. Retailers are increasingly
HFA’s newest Solution Partner, Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery, has spent decades perfecting the art of moving furniture. What started as
The success of your business often hinges on the people working the floor, managing deliveries, handling customers, and selling products.
Furniture logistics don’t just require coordination; they demand precision. Timing, visibility, and cost control make all the difference, but even
Smart Buying Strategies for Better Inventory Decisions Making the right inventory decisions can be the difference between record sales and costly overstocks. This session
Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
What are the Pillar Awards? Presented by the Home Furnishings Association, the Pillar Awards celebrate the home furnishings industry’s highest
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
