In today’s global market, supply chains are no longer simple, linear systems. A single product may involve raw materials from one country, components from another, assembly in a third, and distribution across multiple regions. With so many moving parts, businesses can no longer afford to operate with limited information about
The furniture industry has had a brutal few years. COVID-19 froze factories, snarled ports, and exposed the fragility of single-source supply chains. Then came a second shock: the sweeping tariffs introduced under the Trump administration, first in 2018 and then again in 2025, hit Chinese manufacturing hard and forced retailers
Most conversations about the future of eCommerce focus on the surface—better website design, faster checkout, and smoother user experiences. While these improvements matter, they are no longer the primary constraint. Today’s customers expect more than just a clean interface. They expect accurate delivery timelines, real product availability, and fast fulfillment.
The furniture industry is entering a new digital era. One where a dining table can be explored in 10 finishes, resized to fit a buyer’s exact room, and showcased in multiple layouts before a single prototype is made. That’s the power of digital twins. And for furniture brands, this shift
HFA Monitoring Impact and Gathering Intel Details are beginning to be released of the recent White House announcements of planned new tariffs on imported upholstered seating. Effective October 14, 2025, these tariffs will begin at 25% and increase to 30% on January 1, 2026. HFA is working closely with our
Supply chain visibility has never been more critical for furniture retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. The home furnishings industry highly depends on global imports—often from Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America production centers. Furniture shipments frequently move in full container loads (FCL) via ocean freight, making timely and accurate visibility necessary
Few leaders are as pivotal or outspoken in a transformative era for home furnishings as Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. As the 2025 Trailblazer Award recipient from the Home Furnishings Association (HFA), Wanek recently joined HFA to share his perspective on the furniture industry’s current state
This tax season, lawmakers and economic leaders are reminding the American public that tariffs are taxes. From constitutional concerns about executive overreach to warnings about rising consumer prices, an increasing number of Republican lawmakers worry that tariffs will weigh American families down with burdensome costs despite the recent 90-day pause
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Furniture Importing Home furniture businesses involved in container imports and related activities are complex and dynamic. Disruptions can significantly impede the flow of containerized goods arriving in the US, throwing your meticulously crafted plans into disarray. Adding to the complexity, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)
The home furnishings industry is known for its diverse product range, intricate supply chains, and fluctuating consumer demands. Due to these unique challenges, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions have emerged as useful technological tools and strategic enablers that can optimize the flow of goods,
It’s been a busy week on the tariff front, and this is HFA’s third advocacy update for home furnishings retailers
Turning Store Insights into Smarter Decisions In retail, instinct has long guided decision-making: what to stock, when to advertise, and
A furniture eCommerce website needs to do more than display products. It should communicate scale, material, and quality without the
The Home Furnishings Association’s Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose careers have shaped the home furnishings industry through innovation, leadership, and
Upcoming Section 301 tariff decisions could have meaningful consequences for home furnishings retailers, shaping costs, sourcing, and competitiveness in the
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
