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
Successful retail businesses understand a powerful, enduring truth: people are the heart of long-term growth. Preparing tomorrow’s leaders isn’t just
“Every business owner has an exit strategy—even if they haven’t planned one.” For many private and family-owned businesses, daily operations
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
Finding and retaining quality employees continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Hiring managers, HR
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
