Demand Moves Toward Stabilization & Growth in 2024 The Q4 Furniture Retailer survey completed by Piper Sandler in partnership with the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) saw Q4 demand (written sales) improve from Q3 to an average decline of -3.6% y/y. December, at +1% (mean) and +4% (median), was not only
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
There is an important update for home furnishings retailers and other importers affected by IEEPA tariffs: the refund process is
Why Data-Driven Sourcing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs that immediately reshaped
Effective April 6, 2026, the Trump Administration has modified the existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper products
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
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
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
