I’ve run into so many nice family business leaders in my line of work that it got me thinking about a chicken-or-egg question. Most family business leaders I know are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. Always engaging, always willing to help. That got me thinking: Are
HFA’s delegation brings your issues to Congress The Home Furnishings Association’s 2018 fly-in was a big success. HFA members and International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) members spent two days in May meeting with legislators and key personnel to talk about Marketplace Fairness, tariff and trade, hours of service, ADA
Michael Parrish has five children to feed back home. That’s why he stays so busy at work. Michael Parrish has a theory about furniture retailers he wants to share, but first he has a story to tell. Once upon a time—April to be exact—Parrish was heading home from another High
The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
Gross Margin Return on Inventory (GMROI) is one of the most important metrics for furniture retailers. Here’s what it means,
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
In a furniture retail operation, one of the biggest threats to customer trust is not always the product itself. It
Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
Inventory Management Transformation: The New Retail Back End Behind every great customer experience is an operation that runs smoothly. Join Peter Theran, HFA CEO, for
