As President Trump marks his first 100 days in office, the home furnishings industry, like many other industries, is closely watching the ripple effects of sweeping policy changes. From federal agency shakeups to aggressive trade stances and regulatory rollbacks, Trump’s early moves are reshaping the economic landscape for retailers and
The White House is on the phone. When the call came to HFA member Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance in North Lima, Ohio, last month, the nervous operator immediately paged Sherry Sheely, the company’s COO. “The White House is on the phone,” the operator told Sheely. “You mean the White House
More important, what should they do? At a peer group meeting of eight successful construction industry CEOs years ago, the
If you’re in furniture retail or manufacturing, chances are you’re sitting on an incredibly valuable marketing asset — and don’t
The start of the new year brings important updates on trade policy that directly affect the home furnishings industry. As
The trade relationship between the US and China has been marked by a history of escalation and negotiation on several
As we turn the page toward 2026, California employers, including home furnishings retailers, are once again preparing for a fresh
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