FORT LEE, NJ - As it prepares for an explosive 2018 and the launch of several new collections at SURFACES 2018, Couristan, an importer/manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries, has hired two of the nation’s leading residential floor coverings sales executives to service the Manhattan and Southern California markets.
Troy Corey will ensure that dealers in New York City will have access to Couristan’s leading residential broadloom and area rug collections, while Nick Maugeri will be responsible for the Southern California region. Both executives bring more than 30…

WADENA, MN – Nathan Peterson has joined the Homecrest Outdoor Living team as its director of Commercial Sales. In this new position, Peterson will lead sales and strategic development for the contract, hospitality and e-commerce markets. 

“Homecrest is an iconic brand for outdoor furniture and accessories, with key innovations in product design and development, coupled with unparalleled manufacturing craftsmanship,” said Peterson. “I’m proud to have the opportunity to work with this talented team and build new development programs to further drive brand growth.”

With 20 years in leading business development, channel marketing, customer experience, and strategic development, Peterson has…

MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC) has released a new dining fire pit table collection, the Kenwood Collection, as well as the new Lyndale Swivel Rocking Chair.

The Kenwood Collection includes a dining height gas fire pit table, coordinating benches, and a chat height gas fire pit table. The Kenwood Dining Gas Fire Pit Table features brown composite decking and a 12x42” UL listed stainless steel burner. This table brings a modern, but warm look to any outdoor room. Matching benches are available in two sizes, 68” and 24”, to complement the dining table. The smaller chat height…

Homecrest Outdoor Living has announced that Piereth Sales Associates have joined the Homecrest sales team and will be responsible for residential furniture and specialty channel sales in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The Piereth team of Rich Piereth and Ryan Maloney (pictured) will deliver outstanding customer service and sales support to Homecrest dealer partners.
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RUSSELLVILLE, AL -  Tom Krebs will be returning to IHP January 22nd as executive vice president for Sales and Marketing. Tom’s return provides a solid, knowledgeable, and experienced executive to drive business forward that requires no adaption or learning curve for customers or themarket.

Tom joined LHP in 2001 when Lennox Industries was struggling with the consolidation of the five companies they acquired. That experience along with the contacts and credibility Tom developed during this time in the hearth industry will help Tom and the Sales Team accelerate our future sales growth, new product development, and market position. Tom’s experience…

ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif., announced today they will debut their new Pendleton® fabric collection at the Las Vegas Market in January 2018.

These Sunbrella® fabrics, designed in collaboration with the iconic Pendleton® brand, were born from the idea of bringing two heritage bands together, combining Pendleton® Woolen Mills’ distinct aesthetic and the enduring performance of Sunbrella® fabrics. With the addition of the quality outdoor craftsmanship OW Lee is known for, a collection of products that fully encompasses the rich artisanal heritage of three tried…

PELHAM, AL –– Gabriella White, LLC, parent company to luxury outdoor line Summer Classics and indoor high style furniture brand Gabby, expands its focus on the interior design business in 2018 starting with the January trade shows.

Summer Classics will celebrate the opening of its new permanent showroom at Atlanta’s AmericasMart to be held January 9-16. It will occupy a permanent space in showroom 15-D-15 that’s directly across from the Gabby showroom. There will be a grand opening celebration held in the showroom on Friday, January 12 at 4:30 pm.

“We opened the showroom in the Atlanta Market…

NASHVILLE - In March at HPBExpo in Nashville, Telescope Casual Furniture will be hosting an hour long educational seminar on the benefits of adding Patio to your existing Hearth business. Join the Seminar on Wednesday, March 7th, from 12:30 -1:30 in room 208AB.

This elective course will feature current Hearth and Patio retailers, and the discussion will focus on turning your seasonal sales into year-round profit and growth. The featured retailers will discuss how they have been successful in driving more and new traffic both in store and online with additional product offerings and increased profitability.

The discussion…