CAMBRIDGE, ON - Dimplex North America recently announced the retirement of Kristine Rose, vice president of Sales for Furniture and Specialty, following an 8-year run with Dimplex, and a long career within the furniture industry. This news was followed by the promotion of Adam Klein to vice president, US Independent Retail. 

Adam has been with Dimplex for over a decade, most recently as director of US Sales, and is known throughout the industry as a dedicated tradesman, establishing strong customer relationships built on trust, exceptional service and responsiveness. “Our goal is to continue to grow our US business through…

LAS VEGAS - The familiar Las Vegas Market show has been around for many years, but the new July 2015 version will focus on the Casual Outdoor Furniture and Outdoor Living industry.

The Las Vegas Market delivers retailers (not attending vertical markets) critical to the growth of the casual industry, including Traditional Furniture, Big Box, Catalogue, Internet, Wholesale Clubs, and Home Centers. Las Vegas Market provides a more efficient home for your marketing dollar, with competitive lease rates, affordable airfare, hotel, meals and transportation options compared to other markets.

Show officials demonstrate an organizational and financial commitment to…

NARRAGANSETT, RI - Sunbrella® fabrics has launched “The Beach House,” Part III of Perspective New England that follows the makeover of a Narragansett, Rhode Island beach house from faded to fabulous in a series of seven online episodes. The story follows interior designer Kate Jackson of Kate Jackson Design as she breathes new life into the beach house through a sophisticated and kid-friendly coastal chic design.

“The Beach House episodes feature a series of design challenges that will resonate with families everywhere, whether or not you live on the New England coast,” said Gina Wicker, design and creative director…

LUTHERFIELD, MD - Jennifer McQuaid, a buyer at Watson’s Fireplace and Patio in Lutherfield, MD, is the winner of a four-day Royal Caribbean Cruise gift certificate given to promote the sweeping plans for Veranda Classics 2015.

Retailers were able to register online at VerandaClassics.com, and at the Chicago showroom, for a fabulous cruise of their choice. Once online, retailers could quickly and easily register to win and, at the same time, set up a market appointment to view Veranda Classics’ nine, all-new-and-complete collections at the July Casual PreMarket in Chicago.

“She is very excited,” said Neil Streitfeld, national…

HIGH POINT, NC - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) will host its second annual Industry Roundtable from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept 15, the day prior to the opening of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.

The event will include roundtable discussions of topics including:
• Promotions – What Works for Your Store?
• Inventory Management/Dead Merchandise
• Motivating Employees
• Handling POS, Inventory and Purchase Orders
• Controlling Costs
• High-End Targeting – Connecting with High-End Designers, Landscapers and Builders
• Using Metrics to…

FORT LEE, NJ - From September 2-30, Couristan’s entire array of handmade and power-loomed area rugs will be available at their lowest dealer pricing of the year as part of New Jersey-based company’s 2014 Fall “Savings Event” Program.

Enhanced with fresh new designs in all categories, Couristan’s assortment showcases a wide range of high-end fashions in a variety of price points ideal for today’s cost-conscious consumers.

To give added value to this savings event, packages provide additional discounts for bulk purchases. Dealers can take the opportunity to revitalize the look of their showroom with the hottest design trends,…

SYRACUSE, IN - Poly-Wood Inc has named Megan Pierson as its new director of Sales and Marketing. Previously holding the position of administrative director for Poly-Wood Inc, Pierson now will direct the company’s sales team including in-house staff and independent representatives.
 
Prior to joining Poly-Wood Inc, Pierson owned a successful business founded at age 23. The competitive spirit and desire to succeed displayed throughout her professional life were instrumental in her consideration for the new position.

“Megan’s years of experience, not only within Poly-Wood, but as the owner of her own company, have created an…

Outdoor-living manufacturer Alfresco Home LLC has expanded its partnership with Garth Living of Australia, one of the world’s leading gas-grill manufacturers. Alfresco Home is proud to be the exclusive introducer, to the North American market, of Fervor™—a brand of Australian-inspired gas grills engineered for superior performance and designed for ease of use.

The Fervor range of products includes five models (with three to six burners) that feature Garth’s patent- ed GrillSmart Technology™, Insultouch hood, and tempered-glass viewing windows, among many other features. A full line of Fervor accessories will also accompany the barbecue range. Designed by the experts at Garth,…