Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex — or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are no longer just a line item on an invoice. They are a core operational variable
Home furnishings retailers should be paying close attention to a major new trade development out of Washington. On March 11, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) launched new Section 301 investigations into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors across 16 economies: China, the European Union, Singapore,
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. As a result, tariffs implemented under IEEPA, primarily country-specific reciprocal tariffs, have been declared unconstitutional and are now void. This is a significant development for
On December 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a key response in the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding ongoing lawsuits related to potential refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In its filing, the DOJ acknowledged that U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Consistency in advocacy engagement has been the main pillar of HFA’s Government Relations Action Team (GRAT) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In October 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a Section 301 investigation into alleged misconduct in Vietnam related to currency manipulation and illegal logging. The announcement jolted the furniture
When the United States Trade Representative announced a section 301 investigation involving Vietnam and allegations of the exportation of some wood products containing illegally harvested timber, the Home Furnishings Association has been on the record advocating a measured approach to the investigation. Our primary concern is simple. If the administration
When service contracts are presented alongside customer furniture selection, they feel natural and valuable. When they are saved for the
In furniture buying today, shoppers are more informed, selective, and skeptical than ever before. They’re not simply buying a sofa
Furniture shopping has evolved into a fluid, hybrid experience. Today’s consumers move seamlessly between online browsing and in-store visits, gathering
As the furniture industry evolves and competition increases, we must ensure our sales associates and managers are consistently trained to
In a price-driven retail environment, it’s easy to assume customers won’t spend beyond the lowest advertised price. In furniture retail,
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
