HFA member Tepperman’s Furniture broke ground this summer on a major expansion of its existing 100,000-square-foot distribution hub. The additional 47,000 square feet of warehouse space will prepare the Canadian furniture and appliance company for future growth in its Southwestern Ontario market. Tepperman’s has been in business since 1925, when
Shift Tech Summit message—ignore technology at your own peril. At a recent retail technology conference for furniture retailers and suppliers, innovation expert Jeremy Gutsche told the story about the game-changing company that helped reinvent the communications industry. Innovation was in the company’s blood: It had invented the spell checker, grammar
Successful selling traits can be taught People like to say, “They’re a natural-born salesman.” Except they’re not. The reality is that people are no more born successful salespeople than they are born doctors, lawyers or any other profession. Salespeople, just like the rest of the world’s professions, are trained. I
May you never be satisfied Two retailers, two stories. By her own admission, Cynthia Heathcoe is the New Kid on the Block (minus the gold chains and ball cap askew). Her store in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., continues to gain traction with fans of contemporary furniture’s clean lines. By contrast,
We’re living longer, but that doesn’t mean you can put off planning for your store’s future Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention produced a paper called “Death in the United States, 2017.” While this might seem to be a morbidly unusual article, please bear with me because this
You can do just about anything at Sunnyland—even buy outdoor furniture if you like. When you think about it, David and Brad Schweig work hard to make their customers feel relaxed. As the owners of Sunnyland Outdoor Furniture, the Schweigs long ago caught on to the trend that homeowners are
US Tariff Policy Update In the four months since President Trump proclaimed April 2, 2025, ‘Liberation Day,’ there have been
At 8 a.m., Sarah opens Instagram, coffee in hand. Two hours later, she has ten screenshots saved and a plan
“The 90-day tariff extension isn’t a finish line—it’s the starting block for your next profit strategy.” The trade landscape just
Home and furniture retailers managing multiple locations or expanding their operations need tools that simplify and unify their workflows. Keeping
Tired of chasing influencers who ghost you or charge more than your showroom sofa? Good news: you don’t need one.
Smart Buying Strategies for Better Inventory Decisions Making the right inventory decisions can be the difference between record sales and costly overstocks. This session
Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
Retailer-to-Retailer Roundtable: Back-End Operations Exclusive for HFA Members Looking for a place to connect with like-minded retailers, share challenges, and
