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
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
The home furnishings shopper no longer follows a simple path to purchase. Consumers often spend weeks researching before ever setting
Most furniture store owners spend decades building their businesses, cultivating vendor relationships, earning lenders’ trust, and developing a loyal customer
Retailer-focused education will explore AI, marketing, operations, customer experience, tariffs, and business growth The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present
Family businesses form the backbone of the home furnishings industry. Stepping into a leadership role within such an enterprise brings
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
