November 20, 2026 – Carmichael, CA – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce its 2026 Slate of Officers and the addition of four new board members. These industry leaders will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board as the HFA continues its commitment to advancing the
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addition of six new board members. These industry leaders will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board of directors as the HFA continues its commitment to advancing the home furnishings industry and supporting
[High Point, 10/9/2023] – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Mark Schumacher has decided to step down from his role, effective May 31, 2024. “Since 2020, I have been blessed to work with HFA’s board and staff, guiding us through the COVID pandemic and the
“Every business owner has an exit strategy—even if they haven’t planned one.” For many private and family-owned businesses, daily operations
Digital marketing gets most of the attention in traffic conversations, but furniture remains a category where physical experience matters. Customers
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
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
