ATLANTA - Big Green Egg’s world headquarters in Atlanta announces the installation of an electric vehicle charging station. Visitors, grilling enthusiasts, and EGGsperts now have a place to “recharge” while attending Big Green Egg’s Culinary Center, perusing the Big Green Egg retail center, or visiting the Big Green Egg museum.

“Since our middle name is ‘Green,’ we thought an electric vehicle charging station would be a natural addition to our company and an added convenience for our customers and visitors,” says Jodi Burson, director of Brand Enhancement.

Big Green Egg’s Clipper Creek EV chargers are compatible with all types of…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Bold and unexpected color combinations and patterns can be found on coastlines across the globe. Phifer channels these breathtaking images in its new Coconut Grove Collection, pairing brilliant coastal tones like sand pebble and lush tropic green with three bestselling hues—blue blaze, Persian blue and navy.

This inspiring collection the adventurous at heart. Use these colors in ways that show impact and can be seen often. For deep seating venues, look to Phifer’s GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics, and load up on bright solids or pillow patterns of different styles and sizes … there are no rules for matching…

LOS ANGELES - DIY Network’s America’s Most Desperate Landscape is all about a massive transformation. In this year’s special, host James Cameron revamped the Laster’s backyard from desperate to absolutely stunning. They created an outdoor space featuring Infinity Canopy that is perfect for family time and lively entertaining.
Watch the transformation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D2rsjrUrm0&feature=youtu.be

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CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a gala awards celebration during Casual Market Chicago.

All segments of the industry gathered at the Chicago Field Museum Thursday, Sept. 14, to recognize manufacturing and retailing excellence, spotlight top product designs and pay tribute to the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. Awards presented or recognized during the event included the following:

The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings. Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and commitment to customer service. Winners in two categories,…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Castelle announces that well-regarded industry professional, Mark Stephens, has joined the company as executive vice president of Sales for the handcrafted luxury outdoor furnishings line. In this role, Stephens will work with the Castelle network of regional directors and independent territory managers and oversee sales flow and growth of the line nationwide. 

“Mark is a consummate professional with immense knowledge from years of working in the home category,” said Derek Ritzel, president and CEO of Castelle. “With more than ten years of experience within Furniture Brands International (FBI) and subsequently the Heritage Home Group, Mark…

CHICAGO – Four decades calls for a celebration, and Casual Market Chicago is the perfect place to look back and plan for the future. For Beka, the odyssey was started in Canada in 1977 by the late Avedis Bederian. Beka was, and continues to be, a family run business; designing and manufacturing fine cast aluminum outdoor furniture and accessories for customers around the world.

Not only are products professionally hand crafted and built to last, every item is meticulously designed to represent premium quality and style to create an outdoor oasis for years to come.

At Beka, company officials…

WINTERTHUR, DE – An 1819 classical-revival klismos armchair in the collection of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library inspired the winning chaise lounge of the 2017 International Casual Furnishings Association competition. The Winterthur Estate daybed, credited to John Black for Winterthur, is from Lane Venture, which has had a long partnership for the Winterthur Estate Collection. It also has a canopy.

“Lane Venture artists were inspired by the chair in creating a line of outdoor furnishings that are certain to become an important part of today’s twenty-first-century living environments that emphasize unparalleled quality and beauty,” said Kristin L. DeMesse, director, House…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furniture Association (ICFA) announces the creation of the Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to recognize those retailers whose creativity invokes the spirit of the late industry leader’s unique approach to igniting excitement and emphasizing the fun in outdoor living.

“Mary was a dedicated and passionate person whose creativity of expression sparked a sense of enjoyment and discovery in her customers, community, and the national casual furniture industry for over two decades,” said Mariah Maydew, who succeeded her as president and CEO of Fruehauf’s in Boulder, Colo., after Mary’s death from cancer in 2015.…