Tommy Bahama: New Designs and Enhanced Presence at Casual Market Chicago
On June 17, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Lexington Home Brands will be unveiling five new lifestyle collections for their Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living brand at the Casual Market in Chicago, September 10-13, 2019. The presentation will take place in a 10,000 square foot showroom on the 15th floor.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to participate in the Casual Market,” said Phil Haney, president and CEO of Lexington Home Brands. “We have been trying to secure a significant showroom space on the main floors for several years, but with 12 lifestyle collections in our current assortment, the space needed for our presentation has…
Heat & Glo Takes New Approach to Driving Awareness
On June 15, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS – Heat & Glo®, a brand of fireplaces sold by Minneapolis-based Hearth & Home Technologies, is taking steps to promote and increase awareness of the gas fireplace insert category.
“There are 25 million homes in the U.S. with old wood-burning fireplaces,” said V.P. Berger, president, Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc., Lakeville, Minn. “Our solution is simple: to convert them from wood to gas with an efficient gas fireplace insert.”
According to Heat & Glo, most homeowners don’t even know such a solution exists. “We know people are searching Twitter, Houzz® and Pinterest and watching home-remodel shows for ideas…
Treasure Garden Expands Independent Sales Rep Team
On June 14, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA - Treasure Garden announces the addition of two new independent representatives joining its sales team. Saara and Kirk Wissbaum from Wissbaum and Associates will now represent the award-winning shade products of Treasure Garden in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States.
“We are very excited that Saara and Kirk are now part of the Treasure Garden Family,” said Candy Chase, national sales manager, Treasure Garden. “I have known the Wissbaums for years and have always found them to be professional, knowledgeable, and committed to being available to their dealers offering support in any way they can.” …
Tommy Bahama Coming to the Chicago Casual Market
On June 12, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC – Lexington Home Brands announced today that they will unveil five new lifestyle collections for their Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living brand at the Casual Market in Chicago, September 10-13, 2019. The presentation will take place in a 10,000 square foot showroom on the 15th floor, formerly occupied by Summer Classics. The brand will not participate in the ICFA Preview Show in July due to the buildout under way in the new showroom.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to participate in the Casual Market,” said Phil Haney, president and CEO of Lexington Home Brands. “We…
Adams Manufacturing Designates June 21st as National Adirondack Day
On June 12, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PORTERSVILLE, PA – Adams Mfg. Corp. is declaring June 21st as National Adirondack Day. “If Doughnuts can have their own day so can the iconic Adirondack chair,” noted Daniel Stainer, director of Marketing at Adams Manufacturing. “The first Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee while vacationing in the Adirondack Mountains in 1903. To help usher in the beginning of summer and a season of relaxing and entertaining, we’re pleased to be taking the lead in getting the much-loved Adirondack the attention it deserves. Although it’s tough to compete against a tasty Boston Cream or Glazed Doughnut, Adams’ flagship Adirondack…
South Sea Outdoor Living New Showroom Now Open Year-Round in Chicago
On June 12, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GREENSBORO, NC - Outdoor casual furnishings manufacturer South Sea Outdoor Living just opened a new showroom in downtown Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, and it is now accessible year-round. “We are very excited to offer a showroom that is open all year and not just for trade shows,” says company president and CEO Jacob Kuo. “This way we can provide a valuable resource and destination for dealers and trade professionals.”
South Sea Outdoor Living’s new showroom is in space 1525 on the 15th floor of the Merchandise Mart, home of NeoCon, the ICFA Preview Show, and Casual Market. The showroom is a…
Phifer Debuts Retooled Outdoor Fabric VisualiZER
On June 12, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Phifer Incorporated’s Outdoor Fabric Visualizer, a handy online tool for reimagining outdoor spaces, just got a makeover. Updated to enhance the user experience, the new Outdoor Fabric Visualizer makes the fabric selection and coordination process even more seamless. Fresh background scenes and furniture groupings offer a snapshot – up to full-screen size – of what fabrics might look like in sling chair or deep seating cushion settings.
Users should find it easier to swap between fabric types and can now filter by color group to find the perfect fabric fit. All fabric swatches have been upgraded…
Ashley Furniture Takes Permanent Showroom in Chicago Merchandise Mart
On June 12, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ARCADIA, WI - Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (Ashley) will launch their new Outdoor by Ashley collections in a new showroom this July at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Their new home at TheMart is suite #1650 on the 16th floor and will be filled with many new collections made from wood, wicker, aluminum and a variety of other materials.
“We are extremely excited to have a permanent home at TheMart,” said Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. “Our outdoor business has been very strong and our debut in Chicago last year in the 7th floor exhibit…
