When the Home Furnishings Association named Stacie Bedford, Chief Creative Officer of Evans’ Heritage Home, the recipient of the 2026 HFA Emerging Star Award, it wasn’t just recognizing talent. It was honoring vision, resilience, and a reimagined approach to what independent home furnishings retail can be. Presented annually, the Emerging
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the 2026 HFA Pillar Award Winners. During this gathering, HFA will formally present the 2026 Partner of the Year Award to Package.ai and the 2026 Trailblazer Award to Bill Barton, CEO,
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the
Ever wonder why so many shoppers visit your website, browse sofas or mattresses, and then leave without making a purchase?
Many home furnishings retailers are closely watching the possibility of tariff refunds following recent court rulings on IEEPA tariffs. For
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
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
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Sales Management Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
