More than one million additional American workers would become eligible for overtime pay if the U.S. Department of Labor adopts a proposed new rule. Employees earning up to $679 per week would qualify for overtime pay for working more than 40 hours in a week, according to the proposal announced
Profits don’t improve by accident. It improves when leadership can clearly see how marketing, eCommerce, product performance, and operations influence
The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are
Why Data-Driven Sourcing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs that immediately reshaped
Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings
When the Home Furnishings Association named Room & Board the 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year (50+ Employees), it recognized
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
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
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
