Coverage you can count on (and afford). For years, Home Furnishings Association member Barry Seidman was happy letting a longtime friend handle the business insurance needs for his store, Barney’s Furniture in Springfield, Ill. Even when the HFA’s insurance agents asked Seidman if he’d like a free audit and quote,
Many people assume doing the right thing will be expensive. That’s a myth we at the Sustainable Furnishings Council love to dispell. The fact is that best practices for sustainability – for ensuring a healthy future – will save you money immediately and in the long term. Doing more to encourage
It’s a temporary storage facility for your merchandise. With the right space and procedures in place, your warehouse can add value to your furniture store. When it comes to warehouses, I’ve seen them all. I’ve seen the pristine, state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities. I’ve also seen the chopped-up back rooms that remind
Are you using yours effectively? Or are you sweeping floors? Every family business is unique unto itself. But while there are no two that are alike, that doesn’t mean there are not similarities. When I meet with a family business – whether it‘s a construction company or a furniture store
The furniture industry is entering a new digital era. One where a dining table can be explored in 10 finishes,
Effective April 6, 2026, the Trump Administration has modified the existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper products
In a price-driven retail environment, it’s easy to assume customers won’t spend beyond the lowest advertised price. In furniture retail,
When service contracts are presented alongside customer furniture selection, they feel natural and valuable. When they are saved for the
For business owners, change isn’t a seasonal disruption, it’s the daily reality. Customer traffic fluctuates, employee availability shifts, and unexpected
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
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
