As home furnishings retailers and manufacturers plan for the year ahead, there’s cautious optimism on the horizon. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest 2025 Retail Outlook forecast, retail sales in 2025 are expected to grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024, totaling between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.
How independent furniture retailers can turn their website into a real part of how they sell — not just a
A furniture eCommerce website needs to do more than display products. It should communicate scale, material, and quality without the
When the Home Furnishings Association named Stacie Bedford, Chief Creative Officer of Evans’ Heritage Home, the recipient of the 2026
Many home furnishings retailers are closely watching the possibility of tariff refunds following recent court rulings on IEEPA tariffs. For
The furniture industry is entering a new digital era. One where a dining table can be explored in 10 finishes,
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.
