As the international trade landscape continues to evolve, furniture retailers must stay informed and proactive about regulatory changes that could impact their businesses. Recent developments surrounding the de minimis exemption—allowing goods valued under $800 to bypass standard Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspections—present both challenges and opportunities that retailers cannot
Inventory management is the key to your cash flow and your store’s success. You spend more money on inventory than
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
In home furnishings, the customer experience doesn’t end at the point of sale; it often begins there. Delivery, communication, scheduling,
In furniture retail, most sales are lost to the power of uncertainty, and this uncertainty often centers around affordability and
When the Home Furnishings Association named Room & Board the 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year (50+ Employees), it recognized
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: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
