Interwoven in High Point, NC is right around the corner (May 19–21), and Ultraleather by Ultrafabrics will be showcasing its latest upholstery introductions at PAV MST-514.

This season, Ultraleather by Ultrafabrics is expanding its Summit Collection with ten new colors, bringing added depth and versatility to the brand’s indoor/outdoor upholstery line. The expanded palette was developed to give designers more flexibility across residential, hospitality, and contract environments, balancing elevated color with the performance and ease of maintenance buyers continue to prioritize.
 
Ultraleather by Ultrafabrics brings a richer, more nuanced palette to high-performance indoor/outdoor…

CHRISTCHURCH, ENG - British Fires, part of Focal Point Fires Ltd., has been honored with a King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, one of the highest accolades a UK business can receive.

Approved by His Majesty King Charles III, the award places British Fires in rare company within the fireplace and heating sector. The formal presentation will take place at St James’s Palace, a fitting setting to mark a milestone achieved through years of product innovation, consistent quality, and trusted relationships with partners worldwide.

British Fires’ international sales has seen rapid growth across Europe, North America, Australia,…

The AIPG is Alfresco’s flagship luxury outdoor grill series is positioned as the most technologically advanced product in the company’s 25-year history. It’s built from commercial-grade 304 stainless steel and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Available in two sizes — 36″ and 42″ — and in both built-in and cart configurations.

Proprietary Technologies
Cooking System
• CoreFlame™ H-Burner — Dynamically ported stainless steel H-burners for even heat distribution; hot surface igniters auto-relight if the flame goes out
• Thermaglass™ Radiant Burner Shields — Heat-resistant glass shields that evenly distribute heat, prevent flare-ups, and make…

RICHMOND, VA — Jensen Outdoor has appointed Karen Phillips and Justin Pfahl as sales representatives of record, effective May 1, 2026.

Phillips will lead the Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Omaha metro territory. Pfahl will represent the Central and South Florida markets. The two appointments mark a deliberate investment in regions where Jensen Outdoor sees strong runway for growth among retailers, interior designers, and the broader design trade, while preserving the long-standing partnerships that define the brand.

“Karen and Justin are exactly the kind of representatives Jensen is built around,” said Bryan Echols, president of Jensen Outdoor. “They bring deep customer…

ATLANTA - Seahawk Designs will soon debut a 7,000-square-foot permanent showroom located in Building 1, Floor 7, Space A06 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Debuting during the Atlanta Casual Furniture Summer Show, July 21–23, 2026, the new space marks a significant expansion for the brand, offering multiple collections that allow retail partners to hit a wide range of price points, from entry level to premium.

Seahawk Designs selected Atlanta as a strategic location, as the Atlanta Casual Furniture Market serves as a central hub for the outdoor furniture industry. The timing aligns with the introduction of key collections, including the Heritage Ridge…

GREENLAND, N.H. – RTA Outdoor Living, a national provider of custom outdoor kitchen solutions, connects outdoor living with the consumer wellness trend by building a real-world project to explore and document that connection.

The result is Health Haven, a YouTube Special that follows the complete transformation of a one-acre Miami property owned by performance coach and bestselling author Justin Roethlingshoefer and his wife Alyse, founders of Own It Coaching.

The project is a collaboration between RTA Outdoor Living and the couple, with RTA leading the design and bringing in a network of contributors including Chilly Dip, Coyote Outdoor Living,…

FORT LEE, NJ – Couristan, Inc., an importer and manufacturer of fine-quality area rugs, residential broadloom, and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries, has appointed Vincent Circosta as executive vice president of its Residential Division.

With more than 20 years of dedicated experience in the flooring industry, Circosta will lead Couristan’s strategic efforts to identify and develop new business opportunities across all account segments for the company’s Premiere, Creations™, and Purity® residential broadloom brands, as well as its extensive assortment of handmade, power-loomed and outdoor/indoor area rugs. 

Additionally, Circosta will oversee the strategic direction…

NEW ORLEANS - HPBExpo26 brought the Hearth, Barbecue, and Outdoor Living industry together in New Orleans at a moment of real transition.

Across four days, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service providers, and industry leaders gathered not just to showcase products, but to engage in the bigger conversation about where the industry is headed and what it will take to get there. “We come to Expo because our customers are here. Our friends are here,” said Dan Bonar of Industrial Chimney Company (ICC). “Expo is the one show that we will never miss.” This year’s event made one thing clear: the pace…