Home appliance retailers are essential businesses in Massachusetts. A strong argument advanced by Simon’s Furniture, Mattresses & Appliances in Franklin, Mass., may have helped make sure of that. Today, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker ordered non-essential businesses to close at noon Tuesday. Simon’s didn’t wait for the order. To help slow
International trade lawyer Rob Pisani (photo, above) offered predictable advice to importers looking for legal ways to avoid paying high tariffs: “Consult an international trade lawyer.” That’s not as self-serving as it sounds, Pisani told an audience at the American Home Furnishings Alliance Logistics Conference in Wilmington, N.C., June 18.
Retail furniture buying in the United States is undergoing seismic shifts, marked by new technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and changes
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is aware that many retailers have been following the recent news regarding Costco’s tariff lawsuit,
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumer optimism is tempered by financial caution. Katapult’s new report, Holiday Spending in 2025:
In 2025, the Home Furnishings Association continued to be a unified voice for furniture retailers, advocating for policies that protect
Most retailers understand the fundamentals of visual merchandising. They know how to build a vignette, create a focal point, and
The Right Way to Use AI in Retail Marketing (and What to Avoid) Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping marketing and its impact on retail
Building a Brand Shoppers Believe In: Authentic Storytelling Today’s furniture shoppers buy from brands they trust. In this live event and Q&A, industry leaders
