FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands’ recently debuted contemporary collections have exceeded sales expectations and are setting records for newly introduced collections heading into 2016. Pride Family Brands, which manufactures outdoor furnishings and accessories that are distributed nation-wide in specialty retail operations, ended 2015 with positive growth due in part to the response to the new luxury outdoor contemporary category.

“The overall reaction to Pride’s five new contemporary collections has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Rory Rehmert, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pride Family Brands. “A very high percentage of our customers have added at least one…

Philadelphia – Alfresco Home, a manufacturer of outdoor casual furniture, welcomes Keith A. Crowe to head its global supply chain and direct its product development initiatives.

Crowe, a veteran of the casual industry, joins Alfresco Home after dedicating over 25 years to Lane Venture where most recently he held the role of global supply chain director. Crowe will support and work closely with Anthony F. Cilio, executive vice president who currently manages strategic development initiatives for all three of Alfresco Home’s product categories.

“Alfresco Home is very pleased to have Keith join our organization. Initially, he will guide the development…

WALLINGFORD, CN - Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, stainless steel outdoor kitchen manufacturer, has joined the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). By partnering with ASID, Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens aims to be a resource for community members that are relatively new to outdoor living.

As more and more designers seek specialized knowledge within the world of outdoor kitchens and rooms, it is Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ goal to educate this audience about how exterior spaces are more than just add-ons, but rather vital extensions of the home.

“The volume of requests for our guidance by interior designers adding color…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands named Norman B. Hamilton as its new vice president of Sales for Designer Category and vice president of Corporate Marketing. Norman, previously a consultant to the award-winning casual furnishings company, will report to Rory Rehmert, senior vice president Sales and Marketing for Pride. Hamilton held management and marketing positions in corporate training, as well as publishing, including chief strategy officer (2007-2014) for outdoor trade publication, Casual Living.

“Norman brings a wealth of experience in marketing and communications and a thorough understanding of the casual industry,” said Steve Lowsky, CEO, Pride Family Brands. “He…

ARLINGTON, VA - The wood and pellet stove tax credit was officially extended last week when President Obama signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029) on Friday, Dec 18, 2015.

As previously reported, the bill reauthorizes, among other credits, the Sec. 25C tax credit for non-business energy property. Included in this section is the 10 percent tax credit, capped at $300, for residential biomass stoves that are at least 75 percent efficient. The bill did not change any aspects of the tax credit, only moving the expiration date of the credit from December 31, 2014 to December 31,…

PELHAM, AL - Leading furniture brands Summer Classics and Gabby will combine in a new luxury concept store in Chicago called SC Home on March 4, 2016. “You’ve never seen anything like this,” says CEO Bew White. “We are obsessed with design, and relentless attention to detail.”

Chris Hutchens, creative director, says: “We manufacture our furniture from concept to sale. I am sure everyone will find a design that resonates no matter what his or her sense of style. Gabby offers classic and transitional styles that are fashion forward and never grow old.”

New licensee and store manager, Bruce Erickson…

NEW YORK - The DEDON ORBIT XXL rotating daybed and lounger, created by indoor/outdoor home furnishings and textiles designer Richard Frinier, was recently identified as the “best outdoor furniture design over the past decade” after winning a “Best of Year - Best in 10” award from Interior Design magazine.

To heighten the anticipation of the magazine celebrating its tenth year of bestowing their coveted Best of Year design awards to the best of the best in product design and also architectural and interior design projects, Interior Design presented a new category of design awards along with their very popular…

IRVINE, CA - The Tropitone Furniture Co Inc has redesigned websites for its Tropitone® and Tropitone® Valora™ brands. Both contract and residential versions of the websites now boast a clean, modern design, yet are still great sources for product information.

Working with long-time partner Schraff, an integrated communications agency, Tropitone Furniture Company has updated the websites in response to design trends and demands for certain functions. Demetrius Linebarger, senior marketing manager describes, “End users utilize digital methods to make their purchase decisions and our objective is to provide a comprehensive, efficient resource for them.”

The home pages of the…