In the home furnishings industry, retailers and manufacturers are navigating a landscape defined by tightening margins, shifting consumer expectations, and a fiercely competitive labor market. While many leaders pursue growth through assortment strategy, supply‑chain efficiency, or digital investment, one of the most powerful—and often underestimated—drivers of profitability is closer to
In the home furnishing industry, many stores are similar. What differentiates you from others is your pricing strategy, product mix, and customer experience. The same thought process for products and services pricing philosophy should be applied when creating your employee compensation strategy for retail. Your employee compensation strategy is how
Employers in the furniture industry must now reconcile that standard benefit packages are no longer the only expectation of workers. Attracting and retaining employees requires benefits to appeal across a multi-generational workforce. Benefit packages for four generations It is incredible to realize that there are currently four generations in
More than ever, healthcare benefits are top of mind for those looking for employment, and with furniture stores finding it more and more challenging to attract job applicants, wouldn’t it be nice to have good healthcare benefits to attract new hires? Recently, more than a dozen states announced they plan
Most conversations about the future of eCommerce focus on the surface—better website design, faster checkout, and smoother user experiences. While
Why Data-Driven Sourcing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs that immediately reshaped
Turning Store Insights into Smarter Decisions In retail, instinct has long guided decision-making: what to stock, when to advertise, and
The Home Furnishings Association’s Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose careers have shaped the home furnishings industry through innovation, leadership, and
How independent furniture retailers can turn their website into a real part of how they sell — not just a
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: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
