HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2018 Sales Representative of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding sales representative within the casual furnishings industry. Finalists were selected based on leadership, professionalism, exceptional service, communication skills, knowledge and product training expertise.

The 2018 winner will be selected from among the five finalists through online voting of the ICFA membership. Finalists include:
   
Andy Hamilton, Dallas
Andy is president of Andy Hamilton DSA and a third-generation sales representative following his grandfather and parents. After graduating from Texas A&M in…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2018 Manufacturer of the Year Award. 

The five companies were selected for ICFA’s Manufacturer Leadership Award after online voting in August among ICFA’s membership. The honorees include: Brown Jordan, Gloster, Lloyd Flanders, O.W. Lee and Telescope Casual Furniture.

The finalists were selected based on the overall design and quality of their products, along with their merchandising, customer service, ethics, communications and trade relations. Company profiles of the finalists were distributed to ICFA members for a second round of voting, and…

MIDDLETON, MA – European Home, manufacturer and distributor of innovative and contemporary fireplace products, has debuted their new electric fireplace line.

Electric fireplaces are a lot like electric cars. We understand the logic: they’re eco-friendly, save on fuel costs, and are a very practical choice. But the fact remains, they never got our heart pumping the way an engine-revving classic muscle car does. 

That is until the Tesla electric car debuted and changed the way we look at transportation. The same will be said about European Home electric fireplaces.  With sleek modern lines, elegant app control, and stunningly…

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - Brown Jordan International (BJI), a leader in luxury furniture design, names David Kennedy a divisional president of Brown Jordan. Kennedy will lead Brown Jordan’s sales team, while being an integral member of senior leadership to help execute the brand’s new strategic vision.

Kennedy brings more than 20 years’ experience with leading brands in the design and furniture industries. Most recently, he served as vice president of contract for Design Within Reach, where sales increased four times during his tenure, and concurrently served as vice president of retail for Herman Miller. Prior to that, Kennedy was regional…

Veranda Classics has introduced 10 new collections. In their largest release to date, they are introducing Harbor, Sullivan and three other main line collections. Along with an additional five collections specifically designed for their Domestic Warehouse Program, which includes Tanglewood and Laurelton.

Altogether, these 10 collections illustrate the commitment to the Veranda Classics specialty product line. Along with these new furniture collections, Veranda Classics is also introducing two new occasional table groupings, Cameron and Nessa, to accompany their ever-expanding occasional table program. All of these collections are available in their Merchandise Mart showroom #1650.

www.verandaclassics.com

Exclusive access to the trade show, along with outdoor design-focused educational sessions and networking opportunities, offered to industry professionals

WHAT: Designers can access Casual Market Chicago, a retailer-only trade show, for the first time in the popular market’s history. As part of the “Designer Day” event, two CEU sessions will be held, in addition to a networking lunch.

Tom Stringer Design Partners Studio Lead Kruti Zaveri, along with MAMAGREEN Partner/Luxury Brand Specialist William Kruzel, will discuss the ways in which designers can incorporate outdoor living spaces in to client project scopes to grow their…

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Twin Star Home, manufacturer of electric fireplaces and a premier designer and manufacturer of home furnishings, recently donated more than 160 of their products to two Las Vegas non-profit organizations: Habitat for Humanity and Veterans Village.

Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas was the recipient of 67 Bell’O Dakota Murphy Desks with matching filing cabinets. Educators in the Las Vegas area will have complimentary access to the combination desk and filing system, both finished in roasted walnut, for their classroom or office.

In addition to the Habitat for Humanity contribution, Twin Star Home donated over 90…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL – The lifestyle and mystique of old Hollywood will be center stage with the introduction of CASTELLE’s latest collaboration with celebrity designer and author, Barclay Butera. A Black and White themed reception will be held in the Castelle showroom #1576 during the Casual Market Chicago 2018. From 3p to 5p on Wednesday, Sept 26th, visitors to the Castelle showroom will experience the modern vibe found in Hollywood’s playground in the launch of the Barclay Butera Outdoor for Castelle Palm Springs Collection. Flavored martinis and hors d’oeuvres will be served to the tunes of the famed Rat Pack.