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
HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the
Walk into most furniture or mattress stores, and you’ll see beautiful merchandising, strong sales teams, and aggressive promotional signage. But
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the
Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
Chasing volume is no longer enough in retail today. Sustainable profitability comes from disciplined, high-impact decisions about assortment, floor space, inventory, and capital allocation.
