HFN

HFN stands out as the sole source for Total Home Retail Innovation and Inspiration. It is a trusted publication among high-ranking executives from various retail sectors that offer home products, including department stores, specialty shops, mass merchandisers, online platforms, wholesale clubs, and discount retailers. The editorial content of HFN highlights market leaders, innovators, and disruptors, focusing on the journey towards comprehensive omnichannel retailing in the home sector. As the only business-to-business brand that spans all categories of home goods—such as housewares, tabletop items, textiles, rugs, furniture, lighting, and home décor—HFN's monthly print edition reaches 12,000 retail executives. Additionally, it boasts around 15,000 subscribers to its e-newsletter and digital content.

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#3220728

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#1333296

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Walmart ready to roll out "next-gen" superstore concept with elevated merchandising

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Jennifer Marks

Bentonville, Ark. - Walmart is grand opening the first ground-up supercenter it has built in four years and the first new-construction "Store of the Future" in the U.S.The new supercenter in Cypress, Texas is part of Walmart's plan to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years. The next-gen format is designed to set a new standard in retail, the company said, by blending convenience, technology and elevated experiences.
Burlington scoops up bankrupt Joann locations

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Jennifer Marks

Burlington, N.J. - Burlington Stores Inc. has gone shopping in bankruptcy court again - just as it did after the legacy Bed Bath & Beyond business collapsed in 2023. The off-price retailer has snapped up leases for 45 former Joann locations, according to reports from Retail Dive and other outlets. Burlington will take possession of the units in May and June. Fabric and craft retailer Joanne filed for bankruptcy last January and shortly began liquidation of its roughly 800 stores.
Mud Pie's 'In Good Taste' collection introduces gourmet foods to its gift sets

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Adelaide Elliott

Mud Pie is debuting 34 gourmet gift sets for fall/holiday 2025, featuring co-branded products from Stonewall Kitchen, Oh, Sugar! and more.
West Coast Ports Brace for Steep Cargo Drop As China Tariffs Take Hold

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Spencer Musick

Ports along the U.S. West Coast are preparing for a significant decline in imports as the impact of new tariffs on Chinese goods comes to fruition. At the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach - the nation's busiest gateways - officials expect a sharp downturn as fewer cargo ships arrive, and those that do carry less freight. The change follows the implementation of a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods loaded after April 9.
U.S. exports slump as trade disruptions deepen

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Spencer Musick

U.S. exports are falling sharply as global trade disruptions worsen, according to analysis from CNBC. Data from logistics firm Vizion shows export declines across nearly all major U.S. ports. The export slide began in January and has accelerated in recent weeks. Port of Oregon leads with a 51% drop in exports, while the Port of Tacoma has seen a 28% decline. The Port of Los Angeles is down 17%, Savannah is off by 13%, and Norfolk has dropped 12%.
Spending cools in home furnishings

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Jennifer Marks

Overall spending at home furnishings retailers declined 5% in Q1 High-income households saw the steepest pullback in spend The kitchen, décor, appliances, and rent-to-own retail channels grew The mattress/bedding channel and diversified retailers such as Bed Bath & Beyond and Wayfair continued to underperformNew York - Most home furnishings retail channels experienced a year-over-year decline in consumer spending during the first three months of 2025.
In Hong Kong, fair goers seek new markets

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Allison Zisko

Seven concurrent trade events spanning gifts, houseware, fashion, printing and packaging, and IP licensing wrapped up in Hong Kong last week, and despite global economic and trade uncertainty, reported increased buyer numbers, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council ( HKTDC).
What do elevated tariffs mean for Q4? 'It's all about their duration'

2 weeks ago | hfndigital.com | Lenise Willis

Industry experts weigh in on how tariffs will delay seasonal orders, affect margins and create production challenges. While vendors and manufacturers across the gift and home industry are simultaneously strategizing while hoping the increased tariff on China is reversed, seasonal brands are experiencing extra pressure from the Chinese tariff and don't have the luxury of waiting things out.
High Point Market: A 'business-as-usual' market in an unusual time

2 weeks ago | hfndigital.com | Allison Zisko

New products were on full display, front and center in showrooms. Milestone anniversaries and other celebratory occasions were toasted. Industry experts sat on panels to discuss design and retail matters. If the foot traffic seemed a little lighter (it is too early for an official count), the buyers who came to High Point Market were intentional in their shopping.
3 tabletop brands and 3 stores win Best Wedding Gifts awards

2 weeks ago | hfndigital.com | Allison Zisko

NEW YORK - Shop Local, a wedding registry platform for independent retailers, has selected three tabletop brands and three retailers from among 100 finalists in each category for its Best Wedding Gifts awards. The top brands are Herend, Juliska and Vietri. The top three retailers are The Ivy House in Dallas, Babcock Gifts in Memphis, Tenn., and P.S. The Letter in Fort Worth, Texas. By state, Mississippi led with 17% of retail winners, followed by Texas (13%), Alabama (12%) and Louisiana (10%).