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
As we turn the page toward 2026, California employers, including home furnishings retailers, are once again preparing for a fresh
Running a furniture store today isn’t easy. Shoppers have endless options, and they’re scrolling, searching, and comparing before they even
More important, what should they do? At a peer group meeting of eight successful construction industry CEOs years ago, the
Retail furniture buying in the United States is undergoing seismic shifts, marked by new technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and changes
Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer
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
