The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) remains committed to advocating for policies that support furniture retailers and the broader home furnishings industry. In a recent effort, HFA joined over 115 industry associations in opposing the U.S. Trade Representative’s proposed shipping tariffs, which could significantly increase costs for businesses and consumers. While
FedEx and UPS rates are going up in 2021, and it’s more important than ever that HFA members know how to mitigate the effect on their business. Here are a few things you should know about the changes to come: FedEx and UPS small package rates are increasing an average
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The furniture industry has had a brutal few years. COVID-19 froze factories, snarled ports, and exposed the fragility of single-source
It’s been a busy week on the tariff front, and this is HFA’s third advocacy update for home furnishings retailers
Home furnishings retailers are facing a rapidly changing trade and customs environment, with several recent federal actions that could increase
Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings
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
How Visible Is Your Store in AI? What are AI search tools saying about your store, and are they saying anything at all? In
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Back-End Operations Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and
