PELHAM, AL –– Gabriella White, LLC, parent company to luxury outdoor line Summer Classics and indoor high style furniture brand Gabby, expands its focus on the interior design business in 2018 starting with the January trade shows.

Summer Classics will celebrate the opening of its new permanent showroom at Atlanta’s AmericasMart to be held January 9-16. It will occupy a permanent space in showroom 15-D-15 that’s directly across from the Gabby showroom. There will be a grand opening celebration held in the showroom on Friday, January 12 at 4:30 pm.

“We opened the showroom in the Atlanta Market…

NASHVILLE - In March at HPBExpo in Nashville, Telescope Casual Furniture will be hosting an hour long educational seminar on the benefits of adding Patio to your existing Hearth business. Join the Seminar on Wednesday, March 7th, from 12:30 -1:30 in room 208AB.

This elective course will feature current Hearth and Patio retailers, and the discussion will focus on turning your seasonal sales into year-round profit and growth. The featured retailers will discuss how they have been successful in driving more and new traffic both in store and online with additional product offerings and increased profitability.

The discussion…

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - In a first for the leader in Outdoor, Agio, USA will unveil its 2019 outdoor collections – that’s right, 2019 collections – at the Las Vegas Market this coming January.  Agio officials confirmed today that the unprecedented preview demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to what it sees as a seismic shift in the Outdoor category. 

“With Outdoor’s continued growth, coupled with new trade show markets emerging to serve our industry, it’s time now to reflect on how we – manufacturers and retailers – plan for upcoming seasons and adjust our thought processes,” said Mike Gaylord, vice…

TUSCALOOSA, AL – Creating a sense of strength and dependability, Phifer’s Luxe Life Collection of cushion and sling performance fabrics features glamourous yet industrious neutrals that are ready to work.

Heavily influenced by mixed metal accents and organic brown, new yarn introductions such as mushroom and oyster zinc speak to the intricacies of neutral color. Classic black and optic white color pairings have been updated with trending taupe, gray and walnut. This layering of neutral mid-tones feels relevant, yet extremely livable. Regarded as the must-have palette for 2019, this traditional grouping is a clean and minimalistic approach to outdoor…

Available in 42-, 50-, and 60-inch sizes, Napoleon’s new AlluravisionTM Electric Fireplace features a nearly frameless viewing area, maximizing the comfort only a fireplace can provide, but without the need for venting. The new model can be installed as a convenient wall hanging or can be built in for an even more seamless look. With various media options and a range of high-intensity LED flame colors available, the Alluravision can be customized with just a touch of a button on its full-feature remote control.

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The first-of-its-kind, truly see-through electric fireplace, Napoleon’s new CLEARionTM See Thru Electric Fireplaceoffers installation flexibility, countless customization options, and luxurious comfort to two spaces at the same time. No gas lines or vent runs required, the built-in unit features 48-inches of viewing area on each side and can heat separate rooms at different rates, while remaining safe to touch. Customizable with two media options included—a sparkling crystal media ember bed or hand-painted logs with topaz glass embers—the CLEARion is illuminated from below by 10 options of color-changing LED lights. 

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CHICAGO – Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, manufacturer of premium culinary products for residential outdoor kitchens, has named Lisa Rodriguez as its new vice president of Sales. She will assume responsibility for all direct sales and reseller functions globally. Rodriguez brings more than 20 years of sales, client services and human resources expertise to the company. She will be based in the company’s headquarters in Chicago.

“Lisa is a proven sales lea der with a true appreciation for the collaboration required between our dealer partners, design and trade professionals and homeowners for the design and installation of the ultimate outdoor kitchen.”…

BALTIMORE – Peter Kalshoven has joined OFYR Grills as the national sales manager. In this newly created role, Kalshoven will be responsible for developing and growing the OFYR dealer network. “We are pleased to welcome Peter to our sales team,” said Gerry Clothier, Vice President of Sales. “He has over 25 years of experience in the hearth and grill industry. With his background and eager, positive demeanor, we are confident Pete will help us continue to grow.”

Kalshoven brings a dedicated career of business development, sales and managerial skills to the company. Prior to his role at OFYR Grills,…