National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined forces with the American Home Furnishings Alliance to raise awareness of common household furniture-related hazards and share practical safety information with consumers. This nationwide campaign brings together retailers, manufacturers, importers,
The STURDY Act (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth) was passed by Congress and signed into law as ASTM F 20657-23, effective on September 2, 2023. The Home Furnishings Association supports furniture safety and the STURDY regulations. Unfortunately, consumers can still find non-compliant clothing storage units in secondary-market
The home furnishings industry faces significant challenges rooted in the global trade landscape. As American retailers and importers honor stringent
Furniture merchants spend heavily to bring shoppers into stores and onto their websites. They invest in search, promotions, social media,
Running a family business comes with a unique mix of opportunities and challenges. You’re not just making business decisions— you’re
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
The home furnishings shopper no longer follows a simple path to purchase. Consumers often spend weeks researching before ever setting
Turn social media engagement into in-store visits. In this webinar, discover how to create content that motivates customers to move from scrolling to shopping. Join
Succession planning is critical to protecting the future of a home furnishings retail business, yet many owners wait too long to start. Whether the transition
