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
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings
There is an important update for home furnishings retailers and other importers affected by IEEPA tariffs: the refund process is
In today’s digital-first shopping environment, your product images are doing far more than just “showing” a sofa or dining table;
In home furnishings, the customer experience doesn’t end at the point of sale; it often begins there. Delivery, communication, scheduling,
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
