HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furniture Association (ICFA) announced that its “Charting Tomorrow Together” Educational Conference – #ICFAEdCon2020 – scheduled for February 4-7, has sparked an unprecedented level of early registrations. “It may be our reputation for assembling world-class speakers or the gorgeous Kona Kai Resort in San Diego,” said, Jackie Hirschhaut, ICFA executive director “but the interest is the strongest we’ve seen in the four years since we introduced this event. We’re encouraging members to sign up now to ensure a room at the main venue.”

#ICFAEdCon2020 is structured to help outdoor furnishings retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and…

DALLAS - The International Pool Spa Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo), sponsored by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), brought high energy to the show in New Orleans, LA, November 5-7, 2019 bringing an impressive sampling of new products, educational offerings, and more engagement opportunities.

The entire industry was represented at the 2019 PSP Expo, with 9,526 pool, spa, and outdoor living professionals from across the country and around the world. The exposition spanned 105,400 sq. ft., and was packed with brand new product launches, live product demonstrations, and an unmatched line-up of education. The PSP Expo’s…

MT ARLINGTON, NJ – Customers have been primed to demand delivery efficiency. STORIS’ latest Release 10.2 is packed with new functionality that helps retailers meet customers’ need for speed through streamlined operational processes.

Internal Transfers across a retailer’s supply chain make efficient use of inventory and enable retailers to fulfill orders faster. STORIS 10.2 introduces a new process called “Schedule and Build a Transfer Manifest.” This process enables retailers to prioritize Transfers needed to fulfill Sales Orders within an expected delivery date range. With this process, as an example, a retailer can search for, “all Transfers needed to meet…

DAYTON, OH – HPC Fire Inspired™, a gas fire pit manufacturer, has promoted Chad Ewing to national sales and marketing director. In this role, Ewing will lead the sales and marketing teams.

“HPC Fire Inspired™ is committed to serving our customers,” said HPC’s CEO Sean Steimle.  “We are launching new products, creating new products, and expanding into new markets. I am personally excited to have Chad lead the HPC Sales & Marketing teams. His energy, experience, and commitment to our customers will make a significant impact on our sales growth.”

Ewing earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a…

NEW YORK, NY - Bella-Dura® is set to unveil a brand-new line of residential fabrics this coming November. Designed towards today’s lifestyle, Bella-Dura® HOME features a blend of fibers, materials and colors, specially created for residential interior and exterior environments, where beautiful, worry-free performance counts the most.

“Bella-Dura is already a trusted brand in the contract and hospitality arena for its heavy-duty performance. We are really excited to now have an expanded offering that responds to the needs of the residential market – in look, feel and price,” stated Greg Thomases, vice president of Bella-Dura parent company Swavelle. 

Bella-Dura…

BALDWIN PARK, CA - Unveiled during the fall Casual Market Chicago, the Glide Tilt is the latest designer umbrella being introduced from Treasure Garden for 2020. With an all-aluminum construction, the Glide Tilt features an innovative tilt function. Available in 9’ and 7.5’ sizes, the Glide Tilt incorporates a smooth slide of the housing, which tilts the canopy to shade and comfort.

“Our design team is constantly seeking functionality for our shade products to enable designs to operate with greater ease,” said Benjamin Ma, vice president, Treasure Garden. “The Glide Tilt and its one-of-a-kind housing design,…

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -  Castelle, designer and manufacturer of luxury contract outdoor furnishings, is continuing its collaboration with America’s Largest Home® through a recent installation within the Estate’s Antler Hill Village.  A popular commercial area with a winery, shops and restaurants, the Antler Hill Village will welcome visitors and guests to relax within furnishings from the collection by the same name, Antler Hill from Biltmore by Castelle.

The Biltmore Licensed Products outdoor furnishings were designed using custom selected fabrics and finishes for the farm-inspired area of the property. Planned by the Castelle and Biltmore design staffs, commercial conversation and…

MILWAUKEE - Design Specialties, LLC, based in Milwaukee, Wis., has acquired long-standing fireplace door manufacturer Hearth Craft. This acquisition will bring together the fireplace door and hearth accessory offerings of these two established brands. “The Hearth Craft brand and much of its product line will be retained as a separate brand, and the product line will be made available to complement our Design Specialties brand and products,” stated Ralph Howard, president and CEO of Design Specialties.

“The Hearth Craft operation will be moved immediately to our Design Specialties facility in Milwaukee, and we will be working diligently to minimize the…