Americans Want Affordable Goods, Healthy Economy & Safe Nation U.S. trade policy has been at the epicenter of discussion in the nation’s capital, with broad universal tariffs at the core of the conversation. To assign some facts to the debate about the impact of across-the-board tariffs, particularly on consumers and
Week of March 7, 2025 As home furnishings retailers, staying informed about legislative and trade developments is crucial for navigating our industry’s evolving landscape. This week, several significant actions by the U.S. government have emerged, potentially influencing our industry now and in the future. 1. Implementation of New Tariffs on
Staying Informed and Getting Involved: What Home Furnishings Retailers Need to Know Today, home furnishings retailers face growing challenges from legislative shifts, executive orders, and trade policies. The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) serves as the industry’s trusted source for timely and actionable legislative advocacy insights, ensuring furniture retailers are prepared
2024 HFA DC Fly-In Recap In the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, the HFA Government Relations Action Team embarked on a mission to champion the interests of the furniture industry. Through pivotal meetings with key legislators and policymakers, the team delved into pressing issues ranging from safety standards
Are you battling zoning restrictions in your local community? Do labor laws and sales tax compliance change regularly in your state? Are you aware of the federal and state data security and privacy regulations? Are you compliant with the newly enacted STURDY ACT affecting all home furnishings retailers? As a
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In retail home furnishings, many salespeople believe the key to closing more sales is knowing every detail about every product
Inventory management plays a big role in customer satisfaction. Inventory management should be designed to monitor product availability, but thanks
Personalization has moved from a nice addition to a core expectation in modern retail. Customers want brands to understand their
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
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
Selling Like a “Million-Dollar Writer” What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Sales Management Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail environment, sales leaders must strike
