I have been to Washington, D.C. twice to discuss furniture industry issues on behalf of HFA and our members. It’s a trip HFA makes annually to meet face-to-face with our lawmakers and various government agencies to make sure our voices are heard as people who make a living in the
I’m David Gunn of Knight Furniture, your HFA president for 2021. I’ve never looked more forward to a new year than this one. Yet as painful as 2020 was on many levels, I did learn a few lessons. I was reminded never to take anything, or anyone, for granted. It
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
Walk into any home furnishings showroom, and you can sense how radically the customer journey has shifted. Today’s shoppers no
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
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
The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
