Couristan Takes the Floor at SURFACES 2018 in Las Vegas
On January 24, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LEE, NJ - Buyers and sellers from all over the world will come together to experience the latest in floor covering products, tools, services and technologies at SURFACES 2018, in Las Vegas, NV.
At the center of if all, style and quality icon, Couristan, a leading importer/manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, broadloom, roll runners and custom rugs for the residential, and hospitality industries, will introduce its 2018 assortment of more than 80 new, products for its premium broadloom brands: Premier®, Creations™ and Purity®.
“These new products are not only a testament of our devotion…
STORIS 9.9 Release Delivers Key Functionality to Competitive Marketplace
On January 24, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MT ARLINGTON, NJ - STORIS release 9.9 marks the continued tradition of the industry software leader delivering new feature sets to their clients every 6 months. New revisions continue to offer increased functionality as simultaneous development occurs across STORIS’ ERP, eCommerce platform, and Kiosk.
“What it takes to run a retail operation across channels is changing every day. In 9.9, we addressed key areas of functionality across our solution that help retailers manage their inventory, unified supply chain, and customer facing interactions better than ever before,” stated vice president of Application Development, Dom Costantino.
On the inventory management…
ICFA Names Morris Director of Operations
On January 24, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Michele Morris director of Operations. Morris, an executive assistant at the American Home Furnishings Alliance since 2000, has provided support to AHFA’s public relations and marketing functions for 18 years but has also at various times assisted membership, IT and environmental programs. She was additionally assigned to a support role for ICFA in 2014.
“Michele comes into this position with a long history of managing a broad range of day-to-day activities for AHFA and ICFA,” said ICFA executive director Jackie Hirschhaut. “She takes tremendous pride in her work…
ICFA Confers First Industry Partner Award to theMART
On January 18, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) presented its first annual Industry Partner Award to theMART, Chicago, during its annual Educational Conference here.
“Our supplier partners are key to ICFA’s success and instrumental in helping all members achieve success on the leading edge of a growing market,” said ICFA Chair Terri Rogers, president of O.W. Lee, in presenting the award Wednesday, Jan. 17. “theMART has been key to ICFA’s growth. Their sponsorship of our annual awards gala, annual educational conference and more contributes significantly to ICFA’s success.”
Owned by Vornado Realty Trust, theMART (previously known as the…
Outdoor GreatRoom Company Introduces Indoor Gas Log Set
On January 18, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC) has released the Crestline 27, the company’s first indoor gas fireplace product. The opportunity to use the reliable and popular Crystal Fire Burner technology for indoor applications came after requests from customers and finding an opportunity in the market.
The Crestline 27 is a modern gas log set for use in existing vented masonry or manufactured wood-burning (solid fuel) fireplace applications with a working flue of non-combustible construction. The unit is UL listed and constructed of stainless steel with a sleek black powder coated steel outer shroud. The Crestline 27 brings a…
Village Green Receives First ICFA Creativity Award
On January 17, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Village Green Home and Garden of Rockford, Ill., has received the first Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award, presented by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) at its annual Educational Conference here.
Village Green is a destination shopping experience with a unique atrium showroom where natural light floods from ceilings 20 feet above the floor. Customers follow cobblestone walkways through casual furniture displays, including fully accessorized decks and patios featuring over 100 different outdoor resources. The retailer was lauded during the award presentation for creating a sensory environment for shoppers that is innovative, fun and memorable. Judges…
Newly Created Acadia Hearth Builds Momentum
On January 16, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN - Acadia Hearth is a new venture begun with the considerable support of the venerable United States Stove Company (USSC), a 149-year-old business with firm roots in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Kent Roeder, general manager and vice president, Sales and Marketing, Acadia Hearth and Breckwell, acknowledges that competition is heavy, but he sees plenty of opportunity. Patio & Hearth Products Report (P&HPR) sat down with Roeder to talk about the genesis of Acadia Hearth, new products on the horizon, and how USSC is helping the fledgling company to get a firm foothold in the market.
P&HPR: How…
JCO Marketing Announced as New Sales Reps for the Southeast Territory
On January 15, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAKEFIELD, MN – JCO Marketing will be joining the Kozy Heat family and representing the product line for the territories of FL, GA, NC, SC, and VA. JCO Marketing has been representing premium hearth and patio products in our industry for over 50 years. Their family atmosphere and expertise will be a huge addition to the sales team and play a valuable role in helping to ensure continued growth and success with customers in this region.
“All of us at JCO Marketing are honored to become the new factory representatives for Kozy Heat in the southeast. We are proud…
