A trailblazer is someone who moves ahead of everyone else to carve out a path and enter uncharted territory. In that case, it’s no wonder our judges decided that Howard Haimsohn, 3rd generation owner of Lawrance Furniture in San Diego, deserved the recognition and honor of the HFA 2023 Trailblazer
Several companies grew during the pandemic, finding ways to expand amid stiff headwinds and once-in-a-generation challenges. Old Brick Furniture & Mattress Company, the HFA 2023 Retailer of the Year (stores with more than 50 employees), takes pandemic growth and expansion to another level. I have to give you the back
You Can’t Do Business Like That In my travels as HFA’s CEO, I have been blessed to see many different ways to sell home furnishings. I have always said you could give separate store owners the same store footprint and the same product lines and you would end up with
Longevity is one of the most defining shifts of our time. Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before,
Supply chain visibility has never been more critical for furniture retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. The home furnishings industry highly depends
On October 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 66492057 to implement guidance around Proclamation 10976, which
November 20, 2026 – Carmichael, CA – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce its 2026 Slate of
As a retailer, you’ve dedicated years, if not decades, to building a business you can be proud of. You’ve curated
Immersive Retail: Inspiring Customers with 3D, AR & VR Today’s most successful furniture retailers aren’t replacing personal service with technology, they’re using it to
Merchandising Trends: Creating Inspiring Retail Spaces that Drive Sales Your showroom is more than just a display—it’s your most powerful sales tool. Join us
Today’s most successful furniture retailers aren’t replacing personal service with technology, they’re using it to elevate it. Join us for
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Customer Experience Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
