As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing, and inventory planning. New Section 301 tariffs on imports from Brazil took effect today, while a 50% tariff on specified Canadian goods under Section 338 is scheduled to take effect
Home Furnishings Association retailers in Canada are lamenting the loss of the Canadian Furniture Show, their country’s only furniture market, but they’re not surprised. After 47 years, organizers of the Canadian Furniture Show canceled the 2020 event. The show, annually held in May in the International Centre just outside Toronto,
The home furnishings shopper no longer follows a simple path to purchase. Consumers often spend weeks researching before ever setting
Running a family business comes with a unique mix of opportunities and challenges. You’re not just making business decisions— you’re
Family businesses form the backbone of the home furnishings industry. Stepping into a leadership role within such an enterprise brings
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
Most furniture store owners spend decades building their businesses, cultivating vendor relationships, earning lenders’ trust, and developing a loyal customer
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
