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Save the Date: HFPA Foundation Scholarship and Awards Fundraiser Set for Fall Market

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM EDT, the HFPA Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Home Textiles Today’s Home Fashion Excellence Awards at the Harvard Club in New York City. This will be the fourth year for the HFPA Foundation and Home Textiles Today collaboration.  The purpose of the gala event, […]

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Statement on Newly Annouced Tariffs from Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) Board President Charles Gaenslen

April 2, 2025 “While the HFPA supports the administration’s broader efforts to protect America’s economic and security interests, additional tariffs on home textile products will not help achieve those goals and will impose unnecessary financial burdens on American families and businesses, exacerbating economic challenges in an already uncertain climate. Home textiles—including bedding, towels, and other

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Navigating Change: Tariffs and the Future of Home Textiles

Discover what lies ahead for the home textiles industry as the new administration reshapes trade policies impacting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. This timely webinar will dive into the critical changes in tariffs and their ripple effects throughout the supply chain. Key topics include: This session will provide actionable insights to help you prepare for

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Navigating Tariffs, Freight Challenges, and Global Shifts: Key Insights from HFPA’s Innovating Tomorrow: CEO Roundtable

The home fashion products industry is navigating global economic changes, tariffs, and supply chain challenges. Today’s CEO Roundtable brought together industry leaders to discuss these timely issues, offering unique insights into how companies can adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Challenges in 2025: Tariffs, Freight, and Global Supply Chains As Warren Shoulberg, an award-winning

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Insights on Government and Regulatory Issues: HFPA TexTalk with Bob Leo

Bob Leo joined us for a TexTalk, providing crucial updates on new and ongoing government and regulatory matters. This insightful session delved into various critical topics affecting the home fashion industry, offering attendees valuable information and actionable insights. Leo began by addressing the timely issue of tariffs, highlighting recent developments under the Biden administration. Notably,

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Unlocking Growth in Home Textiles: Insights from Joe Derochowski’s TEX Talk

Joe Derochowski, VP of Circana, brought his expertise to the forefront once again in HFPA’s highly anticipated webinar, TEX Talk Textiles Today and Tomorrow. The session dived deep into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, offering a roadmap for growth in these dynamic times. The Business Landscape: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities Derochowski highlighted

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Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) Foundation Donates to Fashion Institute of Technology and Thomas Jefferson University

December, 2023— HFPA Foundation contributed $15,000 to the Fashion & Textiles Futures Center of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) and $25,000 to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), split between the Textile/Surface Design Department and the Home Products Development Department. A portion of the donations went directly to individual student scholarships and some funds were set

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Highlights: The State of Retail Today with Robin Lewis and Warren Shoulberg

Directly after HFPA’s Annual Meeting, we had the pleasure of diving into a candid conversation with two industry heavyweights: Robin Lewis, the brains behind The Robin Report, and Warren Shoulberg, industry editor extraordinaire. Robin and Warren spilled the tea on everything retail, from the mysteries of e-commerce, the department store rollercoaster, and the post-Bed Bath

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Highlights: Mapping Consumer Loyalty in Home Fashion Products

HFPA’s August webinar, “Mapping Consumer Loyalty in Home Fashion Products,” with Paul Bragan, Senior Partner at Wakefield Research, shares the results from a recent survey designed to understand consumer sentiment right now – and how it impacts brand and product loyalty when consumers purchase furnishings and accessories for their homes. Paul shared that for consumers

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