The home furnishings industry has been on a wild roller coaster ride over the last five years, with little sign of slowing down. From navigating the disruptions of a global pandemic to now facing potential import tariffs early in the year, retailers continue to adapt to a shifting landscape. Since
High Point Market. What do those three words mean to you? For a guy who has headed to the Triad for 18 years, I feel I have enough perspective marinating in my soul to the extent that I can accurately offer my take on it and how it got me
Visual merchandising has evolved significantly from traditional window displays and static store layouts. What used to rely solely on creativity
Home furnishings retailers should be paying close attention to a major new trade development out of Washington. On March 11,
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the
When service contracts are presented alongside customer furniture selection, they feel natural and valuable. When they are saved for the
In 2025, the Home Furnishings Association continued to be a unified voice for furniture retailers, advocating for policies that protect
Coaching That Closes: How to Develop High-Performing Sales Associates Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail
Selling Like a “Million-Dollar Writer” What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Sales Management Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail environment, sales leaders must strike
