The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 HFA Pillar Awards. These annual honors spotlight the individuals and companies driving innovation, leadership, and positive change across the home furnishings industry. From October 1 through October 31, 2026, HFA invites retailers, manufacturers,
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the 2026 HFA Pillar Award Winners. During this gathering, HFA will formally present the 2026 Partner of the Year Award to Package.ai and the 2026 Trailblazer Award to Bill Barton, CEO,
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