The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 HFA Pillar Awards. These annual honors spotlight the individuals and companies driving innovation, leadership, and positive change across the home furnishings industry. From October 1 through October 31, 2026, HFA invites retailers, manufacturers,
In home furnishings, the customer experience doesn’t end at the point of sale; it often begins there. Delivery, communication, scheduling, and service interactions all shape how customers feel about the brands they buy from. Recognizing a company that has helped retailers transform this critical stage of the journey, the Home
Recognizing Excellence and Innovation in the Home Furnishings Industry [Carmichael, CA] – [10/1/25] – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 HFA Pillar Awards (formerly known as the HFA Retailer of the Year Awards). These annual honors spotlight the individuals
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
In the recruitment and executive search world, we often hear requests for the “Purple Squirrel,” that so-called mythical candidate who
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
HFA proudly congratulates its CEO, Peter Theran, on being named one of The Home Furnishings 500 most influential people in
If you’ve ever watched a great candidate slow down at the finish line, or walk away from what felt like
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
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
