THE SUNBRELLA® 2016 UPHOLSTERY COLLECTION was honored with a Platinum Award in this year’s ADEX Awards. The 2016 additions to the upholstery collection emphasize design simplicity, with new bright colors and natural-inspired neutrals. The new introductions include seven fabric groupings drawing attention to vibrant colors and patterns, as well…

  LAS VEGAS MARKET™reports that commitments from Napoleon Grills and Casual Classics Furniture Group have fueled category momentum for the casual/outdoor category. The casual/outdoor area will mark its first anniversary at the summer market (July 31 through August 4) with two near-capacity floors devoted to the category—augmented by a series…

  AGIO HAS LAUNCHED its new domestic-fulfillment and warehouse program, which is intended to meet the demand for the company’s brand name and product line. The 2016 domestic program allows qualified buyers to carry selected Agio collections without a container requirement or minimum order. Agio’s sales representatives will coordinate this…

  WITH ITS LARGE PORTFOLIO of successful luxury outdoor-furniture brands, Brown Jordan International has created a new organizational structure for its two largest brands, Brown Jordan and Tropitone. These changes are expected to improve expertise and efficiency in the company’s sales and marketing functions. Established since 1945 and 1954, respectively,…

  DESIGNER’S PATIO (DALLAS, TEXAS) recently held a Lunch and Learn event about outdoor rooms for design professionals. Presentations were made by Norman Hamilton, vice president of sales for the designer category and vice president of corporate marketing, Castelle/Pride Family Brands, and Marcia Blake of Sunbrella®. Presentations included Opportunities in…