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
There is an important update for home furnishings retailers and other importers affected by IEEPA tariffs: the refund process is
Inventory is your biggest asset, but also your biggest expense. Manicuring and curating your inventory assortment is the most important
The Home Furnishings Association’s Government Relations Action Team recently convened in Washington, DC, for its 2026 DC Fly-In, bringing the
Turning Store Insights into Smarter Decisions In retail, instinct has long guided decision-making: what to stock, when to advertise, and
In today’s digital-first shopping environment, your product images are doing far more than just “showing” a sofa or dining table;
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
