[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
On my 30th wedding anniversary eight years ago, my wife gave me a bracelet engraved with one of my favorite motivation phrases: finish strong. I apply that to my life as a whole and my work. I bring this up because we all need to finish 2022 strong. It has
Let me say off the top that I like tech, and in many cases, the higher the tech, the better. There are so many amazing technologic breakthroughs changing the landscape of all industries; indeed, the home furnishings industry is one of them. With that said, I find it amazing that
I’ve noticed an interesting shift in meetings we’ve had with key staff in Cabinet departments like Commerce and Transportation or with members of Congress. Before I get to that shift, you need to know that we have increased the frequency of the meetings with influencers intentionally. We have got to
Ashley Furniture Industries Recognized as the First HFA Manufacturer of the Year Ashley Furniture Industries has established itself as a
The retail customer experience is the shopper’s overall impression of your store and is not just about selling products. It’s
Shopping for furniture and other home goods has evolved significantly, raising the bar regarding consumer experience. Let’s introduce the “chofa,”
Attracting and retaining customers is paramount to success in the retail furniture industry. Traditional financing models can be exclusionary; in
Home furnishings retailers constantly adapt to new and innovative ways of transacting with customers. With the pandemic pushing consumers towards
Unlock the Power of Furniture Recycling Implementing a furniture recycling program can boost your sustainability efforts, foster community engagement, and establish you as an environmentally
Maintaining Financial Strength: PART 2 Maximizing Revenue Streams and Strategic Growth In the second part of our webinar series on maintaining financial strength, we dive
