ROSEVILLE, Calif.–Members of National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA), Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA) and Home Furnishings Independents Association (HFIA) voted last week to approve the merger of the three organizations. This vote officially endorses the new alliance, which will serve more than 2,000 corporate entities representing more than 10,000 storefronts.

“We are tremendously excited about this official endorsement by the members,” said Sharron Bradley, CEO of the newly formed alliance. “One voice for retailers nationwide will serve to promote and elevate the entire industry.”