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Furniture World Magazine By HFA Reports on 5/9/2021 Content about HFA member-retailers contributed by HFA. Oh my God, I can’t believe it’s you! It’s really you! Many years ago, while participating in a class during an industry event, the presenter asked us to stand and walk over and greet another participant we didn’t know. I don’t enjoy awkward forced interactions, so my eyes immediately rolled and a wave of discomfort swept over my body. The presenter added a caveat: To behave as if the person was NOT important to us. Once completed, we were asked to greet a second person we didn’t know, but this time to do it in a professional manner—like we would expect in a bank.
By HFA Reports on 5/9/2021 Content about HFA member-retailers contributed by HFA. Working to make sure that government policy influencers know the value of a healthy furniture industry. Sometimes I feel like the ground we, as an industry, are standing on is more like jello than hard-packed turf. Consider the results of the recent election. I’m not sure we have ever seen such a dramatic change from one administration to another. So much can happen with the stroke of a presidential pen. As an association, we have to navigate the political environment regardless of who’s in power or who we’re addressing. The issues important to our industry can’t be made secondary in any conversation. They must be primary, and we have to push forward to address those issues that matter most.
What industry must do in growing pension coverage Tuesday April 06 2021 It is important to review old age poverty especially in light of shifting demographics. According to World Population Prospects 2019 by the United Nations, the number of older persons is projected to be 1.5 billion in 2050, which means one in every six people or 16.7 percent in the world will be over the age of 65. This scenario poses even greater concern as a majority of aged people in the world would be in Africa. C.K. Prahalad in his book, The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid, engages the reader with an interesting question. “Why is it that with all our technology, managerial know-how, and investment capacity, we cannot make even a minor contribution to the problem of pervasive global poverty?”
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By HFA Reports on 1/23/2021 Content about HFA member-retailers contributed by HFA. More legislative challenges facing home furnishings retailers in 2021 We are all happy to place 2020 in the rear-view mirror, however, the calendar’s changeover has done little to clarify many of the issues that face home furnishings retailers. Newest Stimulus 2020 ended with a new stimulus package, a stopgap to get us through the first quarter of 2021 and allow a new administration and Congress to take the next steps. A new tranche of PPP loans is in process, including a second loan opportunity for those who took one in 2020. The extension of unemployment benefits (the added $300) carries us through March. HFA's advocacy efforts have not slowed as we look at the nuances of navigating a new administration and Congressional mix. Our continued concerns include the tax implications of stimulus benefits, more flexible regulations surrounding loan forgiveness, and liability protections. With the guidance of HFA's Government Relations Action Team (GRAT), made up of lobbyists and retailers from around the country, HFA is monitoring activity in DC that might impact the home furnishings businesses.
By HFA Reports on 1/23/2021 Content about HFA member-retailers contributed by HFA. After what we've seen this year, it's more important than ever to have a support system. As painful as 2020 was on many levels, I did learn a few lessons. I was reminded never to take anything, or anyone, for granted. It turns out an old dog can learn new tricks when it’s necessary to survive. Good things can come from bad experiences. And it’s so much better to have a support system in your corner when you face adversity. With a new year comes a new President of The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), and I have the privilege of following in the footsteps of my dear friend, Jesús Capó, from El Dorado Furniture. Thanks to his outstanding leadership, and also to CEO, Mark Schumacher and our fantastic staff, HFA found new ways to thrive in the most challenging year. HFA has been out front, leading the charge to help retailers overcome the hurdles of 2020. Who could have predicted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? Or the supply chain breaking? Or the worsening labor market? Thankfully, HFA provided insight and advice on these and many other challenges furniture retailers faced last year.
KEiiNO won the televote in 2019 Photo: Thomas Hanses How to Eurovision: Norway 15 January 2021 at 17:00 CET Each participating country brings their own distinct style to the competition. Follow us as we dive right into all the unique reasons we love to watch each country perform in the Contest in our series 'How To Eurovision'. This time it's all eyes on Norway! The Scandinavian Kingdom with encompassing mountains and deep coastal fjords has had a long and checkered history in the Contest. With several fan-favourite songs and a record-breaking number of unfortunate blunders over the years, Norway has earned their right as one of the most beloved contenders in the competition. Let's dive right into the country's Eurovision year book to see how they typically take on one of the biggest international music competitions in the world.