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
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
In the recruitment and executive search world, we often hear requests for the “Purple Squirrel,” that so-called mythical candidate who
What if the biggest threat to revenue isn’t the customer who walks away? What if it’s the customer who stays?
Running a successful home furnishings business takes more than offering great products and excellent customer service. Retailers must also recruit
A beautifully merchandised room turns heads — but an intentionally merchandised showroom sparks inspiration and communicates your brand identity in ways a logo never could.
New research from Elevate puts the Gen X woman at the center of the furniture story. Surveying 1,210 Gen X shoppers at every stage of
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
