Gorman’s Bernie Moray inducted into American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Longtime HFA member Bernie Moray opened his first furniture store in 1965 so it’s safe to say he’s seen a lot in the years since. But at High Point market, Moray experienced a first: the 96-year-old retailer was inducted
HFA member Sklar Furnishings is getting the most out of turning 15 this month. The Boca Raton, Fla.-company Sklar Furnishings has spent 15 months in countdown to its anniversary by supporting its community helping out a new nonprofit group every month. From hosting in-showroom fundraisers and program kick-off receptions for
Maybe it’s not the salesperson. Maybe it’s the teacher. It’s been a while since I got to work both on a Saturday and a Sunday. Although I still consider myself a retailer at heart, I mostly work banker’s hours, albeit with a ton of extra homework. I offered sales trainings
The RoomPlace Races Toward Victory Lane with a Hot New Design The turbulence left in the wake of a lead Indy car on a race track has a name and it’s not pretty: dirty air. Standing in the parking lot of a long-shuttered Levitz warehouse store in Indianapolis, I can
Where failure is alien Growing up, Bill Glenn always wanted to be a pilot. Fifty-one years later he’s still selling furniture—and loving it. This is a story about Bill Glenn and his family-run furniture store in Roswell, N.M. At least it will be after we acknowledge the elephant in the
Brick-and-mortar stores aren’t going anywhere. At least, for now. Colleges and universities know this. That’s why they’re creating retail schools to train the next generation of merchants. Don’t have the time (or money) to go back to college? We’re bringing college to you! If you can still recall the days
You haven’t missed anything — and we’re still watching closely for you. While there have been no new developments since
HFA Monitoring Impact and Gathering Intel Details are beginning to be released of the recent White House announcements of planned
On October 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 66492057 to implement guidance around Proclamation 10976, which
Today, customers are not just comparing prices, they are comparing experiences. Especially in furniture and mattress retail, where purchases are
Mattress and furniture retailers in California and Rhode Island should prepare for upcoming adjustments to the mattress recycling fee, scheduled
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
