The pace of change experienced in the furniture retail sector over the past few years has been unprecedented, driven by shifting consumer behavior and spending patterns. This has seen rates of customer loyalty decline, with consumers more empowered, flexible, and diverse when it comes to where and how they shop.
As of July 22, 2026, furniture retailers face a rapidly changing trade environment with potential implications for product costs, sourcing,
The home furnishings shopper no longer follows a simple path to purchase. Consumers often spend weeks researching before ever setting
Family businesses form the backbone of the home furnishings industry. Stepping into a leadership role within such an enterprise brings
National Furniture Safety Week is coming up October 5–10, 2026, and HFA members are invited to participate. HFA has joined
Digital marketing gets most of the attention in traffic conversations, but furniture remains a category where physical experience matters. Customers
New research from Elevate puts the Gen X woman at the center of the furniture story. Surveying 1,210 Gen X shoppers at every stage of
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
