Harper’s Law takes effect Oct. 12 in New York State, putting greater responsibility for furniture safety on retailers there. Under this law, retailers may not sell new clothing storage units that don’t comply with ASTM’s stability standards. In addition, they must display, keep in stock and offer for sale tip-restraint
Higher tariffs are set to take effect Oct. 15. The Home Furnishings Association submitted comments asking the government to change course. “The Home Furnishings Association fully supports the administration’s objectives in reaching a comprehensive trade agreement with China, but we do not agree that tariffs should be a negotiating tool,”
More than one million additional American workers would become eligible for overtime pay if the U.S. Department of Labor adopts a proposed new rule. Employees earning up to $679 per week would qualify for overtime pay for working more than 40 hours in a week, according to the proposal announced
Most businesses, including furniture retailers, collect information about shoppers. Now, Congress is considering legislation to regulate the use and protection of consumer data. The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs is asking for comment to help it craft a possible bill. “I am particularly interested in what
The Home Furnishings Association has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to set guidelines for commercial website compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In a letter to Eric S. Dreiband, the assistant attorney general who heads the Civil Rights Division, HFA CEO Sharron L. Bradley noted that businesses are
In an industry where design inspiration and shopper trust drive every sale, a well-run company blog can be one of
HFA Monitoring Impact and Gathering Intel Details are beginning to be released of the recent White House announcements of planned
Home furnishings retailers must leverage multiple online platforms to effectively reach and engage their target audience. With consumers turning to
Decision-making is a daily responsibility when you are an owner or manager in a home furnishings business. However, not all
Stop Letting Warehouse Profits Slip Away Ignoring critical warehouse KPIs means leaving profit scattered across the warehouse floor. It’s not
Stop the Loss: Proven Strategies to Cut Damage and Returns Furniture damage and customer returns don’t just cut into profits, they can also weaken
Smart Buying Strategies for Better Inventory Decisions Making the right inventory decisions can be the difference between record sales and costly overstocks. This session
