Businesses have learned many lessons through the coronavirus crisis. One of them, Ashley Furniture Industries CEO Todd Wanek said in a recent Home Furnishings Association webinar, is “that you’ve got to be politically connected.” When states issued orders requiring most businesses to close, they made exceptions for retailers selling “essential”
The Home Furnishings Association and other trade groups pushed hard for an important tax fix all through 2019. It was finally included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act because it can give furniture stores, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels and other retail businesses a financial boost. President Donald
Global trade policy continues to shift rapidly, and for home furnishings retailers, those changes can have immediate consequences for costs,
Inventory management is the key to your cash flow and your store’s success. You spend more money on inventory than
In today’s digital-first shopping environment, your product images are doing far more than just “showing” a sofa or dining table;
How AI is reshaping consumer behavior, redefining the modern retail journey The home goods shoppers no longer discover products the
Home furnishings retailers are facing a rapidly changing trade and customs environment, with several recent federal actions that could increase
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
