July Market is Over, but Veranda Classics Images Can Still be Viewed
On July 29, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
EAST HANOVER, NJ - For those who did not have a chance to visit the Veranda Classics showroom at the recent July market in Chicago, the New Jersey-based manufacturer wants retailers to see what they missed.
While the 2015 catalog has not been released, images from the PreMarket showroom are available on the company’s new Web site at www.VerandaClassics.com. Retailers are encouraged to write down their favorite collections and contact a rep for an in-depth introduction to everything that’s new at Veranda Classics for 2015.
All Veranda Classics collections are ready to ship, and, if ordered by the…
Attendance Up at ICFA Preview Show
On July 28, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - The ICFA Preview Show, held annually at The Merchandise Mart, saw strong attendance—up 22% over last year. The Preview Show is an invitation-only show held for the permanent outdoor showroom tenants on floors 15 and 16, and select exhibitors on floor 7, who are also members of the ICFA. This preview show gave attendees a look at the impressive new products that will also be available at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market September 16-19, 2014 at The Merchandise Mart.
“We are very encouraged by the strong turnout at this year’s ICFA Preview Market…
Hirschhaut Named Executive Director of ICFA
On July 28, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association has named Jackie Hirschhaut as its new executive director following the retirement of long-time head Joseph Logan.
Hirschhaut is the vice president of public relations and marketing for the American Home Furnishings Alliance, a trade association based that represents hundreds of manufacturers and importers of home furnishings for the U.S. market. ICFA is a wholly owned subsidiary of AHFA.
She now assumes leadership of the 370-member trade association dedicated to the casual furnishings industry, comprised of manufacturers/importers, retailers, designers, sales representatives, suppliers and media associate members.
Ward Usmar, vice president…
Jim Levine Named Vice President of Surya Outdoor
On July 24, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CALHOUN, GA - Surya has appointed Jim Levine to the newly created role of vice president of Surya Outdoor. Levine is a veteran of the casual furniture industry where he has spent the last 32 years overseeing business operations, sales and marketing, supply chain management and product design for a variety of outdoor product lines.
In his new role, Levine will be responsible for expanding Surya’s outdoor product offerings while also building and overseeing a sales force focused specifically on retailers in the outdoor products category. Surya’s outdoor lines currently include rugs, pillows and poufs, with ceramics, hurricane lamps, tabletop…
NARI Reports Strong Directional Increase from March
On July 23, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DES PLAINES, IL - All current remodeling market indicators showed an increase in the second-quarter 2014 Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) survey from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI). Remodelers are currently seeing growth, from conditions in March, which had seen a decline in business conditions during the first three months of 2014.
Growth indicators in the second-quarter 2014 are as follows (rating is from 1 to 9, where 1 is much worse than a year ago and 9 is much better; 5 is about the same as last year):
• current business conditions increased…
Twin Eagles Tapped for Annual Barbecue University
On July 15, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Twin Eagles has become the latest grill to join the jaw-dropping collection of more than three dozen smokers, grills, and wood burning ovens at Barbecue University ™, the acclaimed cooking school run by Steven Raichlen at the Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Founded in 2000, Barbecue University offers consumers an intensive 3-day course on the art of live fire cooking. Students literally come from all over the world to grill, dine, and relax at the 5-star, 5-diamond Broadmoor resort in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Steven Raichlen is a multi award-winning author,…
Charles Vernon Retires from Gloster Furniture
On July 11, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
After twenty two years of loyal and dedicated service, Charles Vernon will be retiring from Gloster Furniture Holding AG at the end of July 2014. When Vernon joined Gloster in 1993, it was a small English company known as a manufacturer of traditional teak garden furniture. Vernon worked hard to evolve and grow the Gloster brand, so that today it has become one of the worldwide premium outdoor living brands.
“Although Charles will be retiring from his role at Gloster, he will remain available to give advice to the DK Premium Brands Board until January 2015,” says Angelo C…
Alfresco Home Expands Partnership with Garth Living
On July 11, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PHILADELPHIA - Outdoor living manufacturer Alfresco Home, LLC has expanded their partnership with Garth Living of Australia, a global gas grill manufacturer. Alfresco Home will exclusively introduce FERVOR™ to the North American market, 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 from three to six burners that feature Garth’s patented 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…
