ICFA Industry Roundtables Offer Education and Networking
On April 16, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its third annual Industry Roundtable from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 15, the day prior to the opening of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.
The event will include discussions of topics including:
• Targeting the Younger Customer
• Cutting Costs and Increasing the Bottom Line
• Best Practices in Marketing
• Transitioning Online Sales from Your Website
• Managing Store Growth/Opening Multiple Locations
• Handling Transportation and Logistics.
Of special interest to dealers, Mike Becher, senior…
Tropitone to Unveil New Sling Seating Commercial Line at HD Expo
On April 16, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
IRVINE, CA - Premiering at the HD Expo in Las Vegas, Tropitone® KOR will launch its contemporary, relaxed, and padded sling seating options for the commercial market.
Tropitone officials describe KOR as this year’s breakout collection. The edgy design features curved backs and arms and arched, angled legs. “KOR was inspired by mid-century modern design,” explains Brian Mehler, director of Design. “KOR’s clean lines, high quality, and comfort will always be in style.”
Chaise lounges, dining chairs, side chairs and spa chairs all stack, making the collection perfect for the commercial market. Coordinating bar stools are available with or without…
Bull Outdoor Products’ Bull Burger Battles Return for Round Three
On April 15, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NASHVILLE, TN - The World Food Championships and Bull Outdoor® Products announced today that the Bull Burger Battles will be firing up for a third season in 2015. Bull Burger Battles are a nationwide series of live-event burger cookoffs to find the best burger cooks and chefs across the country. The champions of this year’s five Burger Battles will be invited to compete as part of Team Bull at the World Food Championships in Kissimmee, Fla.
The Bull Burger Battle series started in 2013, with battles taking place in San Diego, Baton Rouge, Chicago, Indianapolis and Oklahoma City. The…
HPBExpo Tallies a 54% Registrant Increase Thanks to Improved Product Offerings
On April 15, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NASHVILLE, TN – The recently concluded HPBExpo 2015 featured 375 exhibitors, up 22% from last year, and 8,145 total registrants, a 54% increase over 2014.
Organizers attributed the robust numbers to the housing market bouncing back with exhibitors at the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association annual Expo showcasing innovative products designed to ignite consumers’ pent-up building and renovation plans. Smokeless fire pits, portable grills and sleek, linear fireplaces were among the hundreds of items catering to the latest trends in indoor-outdoor living.
“HPBExpo is simply the place to be for anyone in the hearth, patio and barbecue industry,” said Jack…
FV41 Arch FullView Fireplace Boasts High Efficiency Rating
On April 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Mendota’s new FullView 41 Arch brings the elegance and sophistication of the arched design to virtually any fireplace. It continues the FullView series’ clean-face point of view, with minimal exposed metal.
Framed in a full range of popular fronts and finishes, the arched glass feels even larger, offering a better view of the award-winning Mendota fire. The FV41 Arch has a 40,000 BTUH heat output plus a CSA P.4 efficiency rating of 77.2%.
Mendota’s award-winning gas fireplaces, gas fireplace inserts and gas stoves are designed and built by the Mendota Hearth division of Johnson Gas…
ML39 MOD FullView Modern Linear Fireplace
On April 13, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The second in the FullView Modern Linear series, Mendota’s new ML39 MOD delivers contemporary styling in a smaller footprint. For this model, Mendota maintained the panoramic proportions but narrowed the firebox to create a size ideal for smaller living rooms, dining rooms or master suites.
What didn’t get smaller is the number of beautiful fronts, finishes and interiors available. It offers heat output of 34,250 BTUH, but maintains efficiency with a 77.3% CSA P.4 rating.
Mendota’s award-winning gas fireplaces, gas fireplace inserts and gas stoves are designed and built by the Mendota Hearth division of…
Summer Classics Hires New VP of Sales
On April 10, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Summer Classics (SC) has hired Schon Duke as its new vice president of Sales for the wholesale division. SC is in the final stages of many infrastructure improvements which include hiring more seasoned senior level management as they position themselves for growth in the improving economy.
Schon began work this week at the opening and relocation of the new corporate headquarters in Pelham, Alabama. Schon comes to SC with 25 years of experience in the high-end furniture industry at Maitland Smith and Theodore Alexander. Both companies have an incredible history in the business, and his combined…
FV34 Fullview Fireplace Sports Clean-Face Look
On April 10, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The successful FullView fireplace series now has a size perfect for smaller rooms. The FV34 has the same footprint of the popular DXV35 but sports the clean-face FullView look that homeowners love.
This look better showcases the log configuration, which captures the authentic look and feel of a wood fire in its most beautiful burning stages. Sized for smaller areas, FV34 still provides a generous 32,000 BTUH, with CSA P.4 efficiency ratings at 77.4%.
Mendota’s award-winning gas fireplaces, gas fireplace inserts and gas stoves are designed and built by the Mendota Hearth division of Johnson…
