SANDSTON, VA – Jensen Outdoor, a North American sustainable luxury wood furniture manufacturer, has appointed Bryan Echols as president, effective immediately. Echols assumes the role as part of a planned leadership transition, succeeding Eric Parsons, who will continue with the company as chairman and strategic advisor.

Echols brings more than…

HIGH POINT, N.C. - California-based contemporary home furnishings brand Armen Living has purchased North Carolina outdoor manufacturer Uwharrie Chair Company. (pronounced you-WAH-ree) which is named after the Uwharrie National Forest and River near High Point, N.C.

“We are excited to share the news of our purchase of the Uwharrie…

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — AMD Direct, the parent company behind outdoor-living brands including Summerset Grills, TrueFlame and SunFire, have entered a strategic partnership with celebrated pitmaster Johan “Big Swede BBQ” Magnusson.

Magnusson will serve as Corporate Chef & Culinary Ambassador, collaborating on recipe development, live and virtual cooking demonstrations,…

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — AMD Direct, a leader in premium outdoor living products, has partnered with expert craftsman, designer, and TV personality Chip Wade to elevate The Perch at Pinhoti Peak, Georgia’s most anticipated modern mountain retreat.

The collaboration sees select offerings from AMD brands Summerset and Firegear featured…

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — AMD Direct, a manufacturer of premium outdoor kitchen and outdoor living products, has established partnership with Micah Dennis, the designer, educator and creative force behind the popular YouTube channel The Backyard Design Guy. Through this collaboration, Dennis will showcase TrueFlame, one of AMD Direct’s signature brands,…