When the Home Furnishings Association named Stacie Bedford, Chief Creative Officer of Evans’ Heritage Home, the recipient of the 2026 HFA Emerging Star Award, it wasn’t just recognizing talent. It was honoring vision, resilience, and a reimagined approach to what independent home furnishings retail can be. Presented annually, the Emerging
Home furnishings retailers should be paying close attention to a major new trade development out of Washington. On March 11,
Every checkout tells a story, and not all of them end in a sale. For many eCommerce brands, a lack
There is an important update for home furnishings retailers and other importers affected by IEEPA tariffs: the refund process is
Most conversations about the future of eCommerce focus on the surface—better website design, faster checkout, and smoother user experiences. While
Joining an established furniture retail sales team can feel daunting for a new associate. Walking into a showroom with seasoned
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
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
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
