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Tariffs impacting imported goods for furniture retailers.
Home Furnishings Association
9.30.25 Tariff Alert: Upholstery Imports Hit with New Tariffs

HFA Monitoring Impact and Gathering Intel Details are beginning to be released of the recent White House announcements of planned new tariffs on imported upholstered seating. Effective October 14, 2025, these tariffs will begin at 25% and increase to 30% on January 1, 2026. HFA is working closely with our

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Faire
Faire Helps Retailers Find Unique Products and Streamline Operations

There’s nothing like finding something new that adds a touch of style and comfort to your home, especially when you know you won’t find it in every other house on the block. That’s why so many home furnishings retailers turn to Faire to source unique products for their customers and

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GigaCloud Technology
3 Critical Factors That Will Streamline Your Supply Chain Management

When it comes to supply chain management and organizing the flow of goods – including purchasing, inventory, transportation, warehousing, forecasting, and delivery – there are many moving parts and plenty of room for error. In fact, mistakes in supply chain management can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom

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Arindam Basu
How to Improve Your Inventory Demand Planning Forecast

Demand planning and forecasting has always been tricky. But now, with evolving consumer demands, a new generation of competitors, and global macroeconomic pressures, it’s even more difficult. With disruptive events like the pandemic, shifts in consumer demand, behavior, and preferences, and inaccurate data are plaguing our ability to forecast demand,

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Tools2Win
Inventory Management Strategies for Retailer Success

For a successful furniture retail business, inventory management is crucial. It is a delicate balance between having enough inventory to meet customer demand and not having so much that it ties up capital and leads to unnecessary markdowns. This blog post shares insights and strategies to effectively manage your inventory

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STORIS
4 Tips to Make Inventory Control Your Competitive Advantage

Inventory management is at the top of every retailer’s mind. It is the foundation of your business and a dynamically moving target, especially in today’s world. Yet, inventory control can become your competitive advantage when your business has inventory fundamentals in place. Tracking inventory across your supply chain and providing

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GigaCloud Technology
GigaCloud Technology Reimagines Global B2B

GigaCloud Technology is a Home Furnishings Association Solution Partner that can help members with their supply chain struggles. Reimagine Global B2B with GigaCloud Technology, browse, buy, and deliver thousands of products at your fingertips. First and foremost, GigaCloud Technology is a facilitator for both sourcing and fulfillment. For too long,

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Profit Chain
Inventory Planning for Today’s Environment

Congratulations! You have managed through a period of economic upheaval not seen in generations. Over the last two years, the global economy has experienced unprecedented supply and demand disruptions. Unfortunately, the global supply chain’s existing risks will persist in the near term. For the first time in their living memory,

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