What is Furniture First?

Furniture First is a purchasing cooperative made up of retail furniture dealers. Our members are locally-owned businesses across the United States. We work together to leverage our purchasing power with leading furniture manufacturers. Because we work together, we can bring great values in high-quality home furnishings to our communities.

  • Full-line home furnishings retailers
  • Geographically exclusive
  • Rebates and discounts
  • Networking

BILTRITE is a founding Member

BILTRITE became a founding member of Furniture 1st in 1994, a $2 billion buying group that helps independent retailers across the country pass savings onto consumers as well as compete with national chains.

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Store Fronts
231
Members
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States

What is The Home Furnishings Association (HFA)

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,400 members representing more than 10,000 storefronts globally. HFA provides members with programs, resources, services, and a unified voice in government relations by collaborating with home furnishings industry suppliers, vendors, affiliates, and other organizations.

BILTRITE was named the 2023 HFA Retailer Of The Year.