Running a successful home furnishings business takes more than offering great products and excellent customer service. Retailers must also recruit talented employees, manage workplace documentation, navigate changing employment regulations, and provide competitive benefits. HFA members have access to practical HR resources and specialized partners that can make these responsibilities easier.
In the home furnishings industry, retailers and manufacturers are navigating a landscape defined by tightening margins, shifting consumer expectations, and a fiercely competitive labor market. While many leaders pursue growth through assortment strategy, supply‑chain efficiency, or digital investment, one of the most powerful—and often underestimated—drivers of profitability is closer to
As the home furnishings industry braces for renewed economic pressure due to evolving U.S. tariff policy, small and mid-sized business owners—especially those importing goods from China and Vietnam—are watching their margins tighten. The impact is widespread, with increasing shipping, manufacturing, and wholesale prices. According to a recent article in The
Let’s face it—keeping great employees isn’t easy in today’s competitive job market. Salaries are important, sure, but they’re not the whole story. You need to offer more to build a loyal, motivated team. And one of the best ways to do that? Health benefits. But if you’re a small business
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
Opening a second, third, or tenth location is a milestone worth celebrating, and also a marketing challenge that catches many
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center (RRC) during the Las Vegas Market, offering
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
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
Turn social media engagement into in-store visits. In this webinar, discover how to create content that motivates customers to move from scrolling to shopping. Join
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Human Resources Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
