The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent tariff requirements and compliance standards, some foreign competitors exploit loopholes, leaving responsible businesses at a disadvantage. This evolving problem centers on tariff evasion, fraudulent import practices, and inconsistent enforcement, all
Crime pays (a lot), according to Riskified data. Our recent analysis of how fraudsters make money shows it takes just 90 minutes of work per week to reap returns from malicious activity — and with a $30k weekly investment, fraudsters can generate more than $50k in weekly revenue. Despite this
Buying furniture is strictly an in-store experience for some who want to feel the grain of the wood or test the comfort of the cushions. Increasingly, people prefer the convenience of ordering from an online catalog and having their new couch or table delivered home. Many merchants looking to leverage this
Walk into any home furnishings showroom, and you can sense how radically the customer journey has shifted. Today’s shoppers no
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center during Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
