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,
The Home Furnishings Association’s Government Relations Action Team recently convened in Washington, DC, for its 2026 DC Fly-In, bringing the
Furniture is more than just an accessory; it is a fundamental aspect of interior design and functionality in residential and
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
Upcoming Section 301 tariff decisions could have meaningful consequences for home furnishings retailers, shaping costs, sourcing, and competitiveness in the
In a furniture retail operation, one of the biggest threats to customer trust is not always the product itself. It
Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
Inventory Management Transformation: The New Retail Back End Behind every great customer experience is an operation that runs smoothly. Join Peter Theran, HFA CEO, for
