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HFA Announces Retailer of the Year Winners

The awards celebrate excellence among home furnishings retailers. 

Home Furnishings Association, Retailer of the Year Award, Brad Schweig, David Schweig, Sunnyland Outdoor Furniture, Hudson’s Furniture, Joshua Hudson, Cynthia Heathcoe, Contemporary Living, Jake Jabs, American Furniture Warehouse, Sharron Bradley
Oriental Weavers Hampton Area Rug
Oriental Weavers Hampton Area Rug
Hampton Area Rug
Oriental Weavers, area rug
Luceplan Stochastic LED Suspension Fixture
Luceplan Stochastic LED Suspension Fixture
Stochastic LED Suspension Fixture
Luceplan, LED, ceiling lamp
Caracole Avondale Buffet
Caracole Avondale Buffet
Avondale Buffet
Caracole , casegood, buffet
Quoizel Veranda Foyer Fixture
Quoizel Veranda Foyer Fixture
Veranda Foyer Fixture
Quoizel, foyer
The Fin Pendant is made of handmade Bone china and features a natural, organic form.
The Fin Pendant is made of handmade Bone china and features a natural, organic form.
Designer Q&A: Peter Bowles

The founder and lead designer of England-based lighting company Original BTC tells us about the Fin Pendant. 

Original BTC, Peter Bowles, Fin Pendant
Moe's Home Collection Kismet Tub Chair
Moe's Home Collection Kismet Tub Chair
Kismet Tub Chair
Moe's Home Collection, accent furniture, chair
Jamie Young Ash Table Lamp
Jamie Young Ash Table Lamp
Ash Table Lamp
Jamie Young, table lamp
In previous years, LED candles couldn't compete with real flames, but now, technology has made LED candles better than ever.
In previous years, LED candles couldn't compete with real flames, but now, technology has made LED candles better than ever.
3 LED Candles We Might Actually Love

The latest open-flame alternatives come out of the corner and into the spotlight

Artkalia, Justice Design Group, MiPow, LED candle
Pendulux Cockpit Table Clock
Pendulux Cockpit Table Clock
Cockpit Table Clock
Pendulux, clock
Vornado LED Chandelier WAC Lighting
Vornado LED Chandelier WAC Lighting
Vornado LED Chandelier
WAC Lighting, LED, chandelier
Michelle Workman Facet French Heritage
Facet Collection
french heritage
Hooker three-drawer white chest
Urban Elevation Three-Drawer Chest
Hooker Furniture
The augmented reality technology at Lowe's allows customers to visualize products in their space. (Photo: Lowe's)
The augmented reality technology at Lowe's allows customers to visualize products in their space. (Photo: Lowe's)
How Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology is Changing Retail

More and more retail companies like IKEA and Williams-Sonoma are adopting AR/VR technology to enhance the customer experience. Here's what you need to know about the state of the technology in the home industry.

DigitalBridge, Marxent, IKEA , Lowe's, Oculus Rift , Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Wayfair , Beck Besecker
WAC Lighting Aether 3.5 LED downlights in multiple colors
WAC's new illumenight app can control its Aether 3.5 LED downlights and its line of outdoor landscape lighting.
What’s to Come: IoT and Smart Lighting

The first-ever IoT & Smart Lighting Forum at an East Coast Lightfair will strive to address both the potential and challenges of IoT and whether smart lighting truly extends beyond connectivity for energy efficiency and maintenance. Here’s what you need to know about this category of products today.

Internet of Things, IHS Markit , Sylvania, Aaron Ganick, Smart Home Americas, David Weinstein, Lutron Electronics Co., Zigbee, Eaton, WAC Lighting, Brad Paine, Lutron, Haiku Light , Philips Hue, Chris O’Neill, Amazon Echo, Google Home , Apple HomeKit, LEDvance, Ted Konnerth, Egret Consulting Group
Ferrowatt pendant in living room
Lightfair Preview
Tech Lighting, Ferrowatt, WAC Lighting, Barn Light Electric, Nora Lighting, Progress Lighting, Pure Edge Lighting, Kuzco Lighting
El Mirage rug with neutrals and muted reds, yellows and blues from Jaipur Living
In Bloom
Company C, Nourison, Surya, Loloi, Jaipur Living
Stock photo of two women interviewing a third woman
Are you asking your job candidates the right questions? (Photo: Tim Gouw)
5 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

Business consultants and sales coaches offer tips on interviewing candidates for your showroom.

Shelia Butler, Bob Phibbs, Retail Doctor, Bob Negen, WhizBang! Retail Training, Bernard J. Deir, Midwest Business Consulting, Tricia Gustin, The Parker Avery Group, Doug Fleener, Sixth Star Consulting
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