When the Home Furnishings Association named Room & Board the 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year (50+ Employees), it recognized more than a successful retailer. It honored a company that has spent more than four decades proving that great furniture retail is built on something deeper: strong values, thoughtful design,
In furniture buying today, shoppers are more informed, selective, and skeptical than ever before. They’re not simply buying a sofa or a mattress—they are investing in brands that earn their trust, understand their lives, and share their values. The question facing every furniture retailer is clear: how can they differentiate
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
It’s been a busy week on the tariff front, and this is HFA’s third advocacy update for home furnishings retailers
The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
Inventory Management Transformation: The New Retail Back End Behind every great customer experience is an operation that runs smoothly. Join Peter Theran, HFA CEO, for
