You haven’t missed anything — and we’re still watching closely for you. While there have been no new developments since our last update, the Home Furnishings Association continues to monitor trade policy negotiations and regulatory changes that could significantly impact your business. We remain fully engaged in tracking the implementation
HFA Monitoring Impact and Gathering Intel Details are beginning to be released of the recent White House announcements of planned new tariffs on imported upholstered seating. Effective October 14, 2025, these tariffs will begin at 25% and increase to 30% on January 1, 2026. HFA is working closely with our
When service contracts are presented alongside customer furniture selection, they feel natural and valuable. When they are saved for the
HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 9, 2026) — The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announced its High Point Market Seminar Series, delivering
Retail furniture buying in the United States is undergoing seismic shifts, marked by new technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and changes
Inventory management plays a big role in customer satisfaction. Inventory management should be designed to monitor product availability, but thanks
Most furniture retailers are sitting on a goldmine and don’t even realize it. If you have a list of customer
Coaching That Closes: How to Develop High-Performing Sales Associates Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail
Selling Like a “Million-Dollar Writer” What separates a good sales associate from a true million-dollar writer? It’s not luck, and it’s not just traffic.
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Sales Management Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business
Great sales teams aren’t built by chance, they’re coached with intention. In today’s furniture retail environment, sales leaders must strike
