IHFRA News
Kirk Cameron to Keynote the 32nd Annual Furniture Prayer Breakfast
Kirk Cameron to Keynote the 32nd Annual Furniture Prayer Breakfast Kirk Cameron to Keynote the 32nd Annual Furniture Prayer Breakfast HIGH POINT, NC The Furniture Prayer Breakfast Board of Directors is proud to announce that the celebrated actor, author, and faith-based speaker Kirk Cameron will deliver the keynote message for the annual breakfast. This highly…
Read MoreFurniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast Announces 2025 BOD
Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast Announces 2025 BOD The Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast has announced its Board of Directors for 2025. HIGH POINT, NC This year’s Board, which represents a strong cross-section of the home furnishings sector, features industry leaders including Carlos Bosch, President of Violino USA, who will serve as the Board’s President. He will…
Read MoreAre Furniture Stores Dying, Or Just Changing?
Are Furniture Stores Dying, Or Just Changing? May 16, 2024 By Fred Nicolaus If you’re a regular reader of the furniture industry trade press, you get used to a certain kind of heartbreak. The headline typically goes something like: “Beloved 90-year-old Philadelphia institution calls it quits,” or “After three generations, a Detroit stalwart shutters.” These…
Read MoreFTC Votes To Ban Noncompete Agreements
FTC Votes To Ban Noncompete Agreements Manufacturer associations strongly oppose new rule If you have been in the home furnishings industry for more than five minutes, you either know someone whose career has been impacted by a noncompete, or you may even have your own story to tell. But if a final ruling by…
Read MoreMidwest Furniture Club Readies Fall Show
Midwest Furniture Club Readies Fall Show 17th Annual Midwest Furniture Show Annual Show To Be Held September 18th and 19th, 2024. CHICAGO, IL April 5, 2024- The final details of the 2024 Midwest Furniture Show have been nailed down. The Show will kick off Wednesday morning at the White Eagle Convention Center in Niles at 8 am. The…
Read MoreHDX Partners With IHFRA On Referral Program
HDX Partners With IHFRA On Referral Program In this insightful episode, Ray sits down with Justin Robichaud, the visionary founder of Wood You Build It, explores the unique philosophy that drives his business to offer custom-built, American-made furniture. Diving deep into the appeal of handcrafted items, Justin discusses how his company caters to a growing…
Read MoreNew York retailers, association raise $210K for cancer foundation
by Ray Allegrezza November 21, 2023 FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Four home furnishings retailers — in association with the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association — raised more than $210,000 to benefit the Dean Michael Clarizio Cancer Foundation, according to Artie Eisenberg, owner of all four stores and coordinator of this event. Eisenberg, who owns Seigerman’s Furniture, Design Center,…
Read MoreIHFRA fills 3 vacancies on Executive Committee
Reps organization also names 4 Direct Chair posts HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, based here, has recently filled three vacancies on its Executive Committee and has also named four members to District Chair posts. Industry veteran Cynthia Heathcoe has joined the EC as second vice president. Heathcoe, who is currently president…
Read MoreNetworking and Celebrations: A Memorable Day at the HFRM Annual Golf Outing
by: Steve Allegrezza Being part of the home furnishings industry and having the privilege of working for IHFRA, my calendar is often dotted with appointments, meetings, and trade shows. However, the annual Home Furnishing Representatives of Michigan (HFRM) golf outing is one event that is typically not on my calendar, or at least not until…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Deal With STURDY?
On December 23, 2022, the United States enacted the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act when President Biden signed it into law as part of the $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill. This law will impact manufacturers, reps, retailers, truckers, and more. What you don’t know about STURDY could hurt your business. The…
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