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
Retailer-focused education will explore AI, marketing, operations, customer experience, tariffs, and business growth The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present
If you’ve ever watched a great candidate slow down at the finish line, or walk away from what felt like
On September 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), requesting input
In the recruitment and executive search world, we often hear requests for the “Purple Squirrel,” that so-called mythical candidate who
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
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
