CHICAGO - Leasing activity is on the rise within the permanent Casual showrooms on floors 15 and 16 of the Design Center at The Merchandise Mart. Parker James will open its first U.S stand alone showroom in Suite 1586, in time for the ICFA Preview Show July 15-17, 2014.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Agio-USA has promoted Barb Hunter to vice president, National Accounts. Bob Gaylord, president, Agio-USA, made the announcement: “Barb has successfully worked with countless retailers and her accomplishments have truly been outstanding. In recent years Barb has headed our company’s efforts with some of our largest national…

PHOENIX - Modern Flames, manufacturers of contemporary electric fireplaces and technology for residential and commercial settings, has added two distributors to their network of class distribution.

Cans Unlimited (CUI) of Simpsonville, South Carolina, and Star-Fire Distributors of Akron, Ohio, have formally agreed to represent, stock,  and sell the Modern…

LAS VEGAS - Hanamint Corp, a producer of cast aluminum outdoor furniture and accessories, has signed a lease for a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas Market starting in August 2015.

Hanamint USA, and sister company Alu-Mont, will exhibit in a new 12,000-sq-ft showroom in Space C-1305 as part of…

MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company has redesigned its Tuscany Pergola with real-wood beams. The main feature of the redesign is the real-wood element from salvaged ponderosa pine from the black forest—a green and sustainable product.

Each beam is rough-cut, resulting in a beautiful, rustic finish unique to each…