The White House is on the phone. When the call came to HFA member Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance in North Lima, Ohio, last month, the nervous operator immediately paged Sherry Sheely, the company’s COO. “The White House is on the phone,” the operator told Sheely. “You mean the White House
The Customer Journey is No Longer Linear Picture this scenario: A customer sees your sectional sofa on Instagram. She clicks
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a significant portion of the administration’s previous tariff measures, marking an important moment
Running a furniture store today isn’t easy. Shoppers have endless options, and they’re scrolling, searching, and comparing before they even
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026,
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
