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
How independent furniture retailers can turn their website into a real part of how they sell — not just a
In today’s digital-first shopping environment, your product images are doing far more than just “showing” a sofa or dining table;
Connecting POS, inventory, and ecommerce has become essential for furniture retailers. It directly impacts how a business runs day to
Turning Store Insights into Smarter Decisions In retail, instinct has long guided decision-making: what to stock, when to advertise, and
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
How Visible Is Your Store in AI? What are AI search tools saying about your store, and are they saying anything at all? In
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
