BARRIE, ON - Napoleon, a division of Wolf Steel Ltd. has been named a recipient of the 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses (CBEA), presented by Excellence Canada.

The Canadian Business Excellence Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence in creating outstanding workplace environments, delivering superior customer experiences, and fostering innovation throughout their operations. Recipients are evaluated against rigorous national standards that assess organizational performance, leadership practices, employee engagement, customer focus, and innovation.

Napoleon earned recognition for its exceptional performance in two key areas: associate engagement and product development. “At Napoleon, our success begins with our people,” said Chris…

As reported by Serena Martin and Tarah Jakubiak

Every spring and fall The International Textile Alliance (ITA) presents their Interwoven Textile Fair bringing together hundreds of textile mills and fabric distributors, from more than twelve countries. The May spring event converged on location throughout the downtown High Point market district.

The Interwoven Textile Fair displayed a wash of bright colors, textures and patterns to the casual industry with more exhibitors showcasing new innovative outdoor textiles, at the spring show, than ever before. Recognized as the go-to resource for textile professionals, textile manufacturers, leather wholesalers, trim, drapery and drapery hardware,…

WADENA, MN – Homecrest Outdoor Living has hired Liza Robinson as the company’s new residential sales representative for the states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In this role, she will support dealer success and contribute to continued growth across the region through strategic sales initiatives and partnership development.

Robinson brings a strong background in relationship-driven sales, premium product representation, and dealer support across the Southeast. Her experience positions her to deliver comprehensive product guidance, showroom resources, project assistance, and sales growth strategies for dealers.

With a focus on strengthening existing partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and equipping dealers with the tools…

WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living recently hired Gray Dobbins as the company’s new residential sales representative for the state of Georgia. In this role, he will serve as a key connection between Homecrest and its dealer partners, supporting dealer success and driving sales growth.

With a career that began in 1987 working alongside his father as a sales representative in Florida, Dobbins brings decades of hands-on experience building partnerships and representing premium outdoor furniture lines. In 1989, their territory expanded to include Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Throughout the 1990s, Dobbins built strong relationships across the region while continuing…

BELLEVILLE, IL and MIDDLETON, MA — Empire Group, a North American manufacturer of gas-fired and wood-burning heating products, has acquired European Home, a premier supplier of contemporary fireplaces known for its clean lines and strong presence within the architectural and builder communities.

The acquisition expands Empire’s product offering in the vent-free space, particularly in the high-design, contemporary segment, and enhances its ability to meet growing demand for architecturally integrated fireplace solutions. European Home’s portfolio of multi-sided fireplaces, along with its expertise in specification-driven sales and dealer-direct engagement, complements Empire’s manufacturing scale and established distribution network.

“European Home has…

PHILADELPHIA - As concrete furniture continues its rise within the premium outdoor furnishings market, Urbia Furniture continues its momentum with The Mixx Collection — a signature series the brand has been refining and expanding for more than 12 years.

At a time when consumers and designers alike are gravitating toward sculptural silhouettes, enduring materials, and elevated outdoor spaces, The Mixx Collection has become a cornerstone in the evolution of modern concrete furniture. With new additions continuously being introduced, the collection reflects Urbia’s long-standing commitment to timeless design and artisanal craftsmanship.

Handmade in Vietnam by skilled artisans, each Mixx…

LOS ANGELES — LUXOR Outdoor Kitchens recently launched the LUXOR TX7, a next-generation convection grilling system. Designed and manufactured in the USA, the TX7 introduces an innovative burner and heat management system that delivers exceptional cooking power, heat consistency, enhanced flavor, and dramatically simplified maintenance.

At the core of the TX7 are patented 304 stainless steel triple-lined burners, each producing an impressive 27,000 BTUs for powerful, even heat distribution across the entire cooking surface. Combined with advanced convection-style airflow, the TX7 creates a more efficient grilling environment that minimizes hot and cold spots while maximizing cooking precision.

The system also…

NEW YORK - Danver is returning to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Javits Center in New York, NY from May 17–19, 2026.

In its seventh year of participation at ICFF, Danver spotlights its continued evolution through design-forward product innovations, including a new strategic partnership with The Galley, the showcase of Danver’s Ascento Collection, and the brand’s first-time sponsorship of ICFF’s Emerging Designers Spotlight.

Danver Announces Curated Collection with The Galley
As demand grows for outdoor spaces that mirror the sophistication of today’s high-performance indoor kitchens, Danver has announced a collaboration partnership with The…