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,
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
Family businesses form the backbone of the home furnishings industry. Stepping into a leadership role within such an enterprise brings
In furniture retail, delivery damage isn’t just a logistical hiccup—it’s a broken promise. The customer’s excitement turns to disappointment, the
HFA proudly congratulates its CEO, Peter Theran, on being named one of The Home Furnishings 500 most influential people in
Walk into any home furnishings showroom, and you can sense how radically the customer journey has shifted. Today’s shoppers no
Turn social media engagement into in-store visits. In this webinar, discover how to create content that motivates customers to move from scrolling to shopping. Join
Succession planning is critical to protecting the future of a home furnishings retail business, yet many owners wait too long to start. Whether the transition
