Designer Richard Frinier to Launch New Collection with Century Furniture
On June 26, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES - California-based furniture and textile designer Richard Frinier is making plans to launch a new indoor/outdoor collection with Century Furniture during the September Casual Market Chicago and Fall High Point Market in October.
Continuing on a successful collaboration between the award-winning designer and renowned manufacturer, which began in 2002, the new design is expected to garner much attention and to be well received by their loyal following across the design community and specialty retailers.
“We look forward to showing everyone what we have been working on for 2016 and believe this design will make an emotional connection…
Galaxy Outdoor Opens Jacuzzi Retailer in Las Vegas
On June 25, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas-based Galaxy Outdoor has opened up Jacuzzi of Las Vegas, an authorized Jacuzzi retailer. For customers in Nevada and beyond, choosing the right company to buy a hot tub or sauna from is as important as choosing the right hot tub or sauna brand.
Galaxy officials hope that Jacuzzi of Las Vegas will quickly become consumers’ first source for hot tub information and needs. At Jacuzzi of Las Vegas, experts will help people find the perfect hot tub to fit the backyard, patio, and budget. Jacuzzi of Las Vegas features innovative and best-in-market products at…
Executive Chef at Galaxy Outdoor Brings Wealth of Experience
On June 25, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Chef Sandra Mallut grew up in the San Fernando Valley with no thoughts of being a chef or baking anything well. There was a fork in the road for Chef Sandra, and a choice was made to change careers into the culinary and baking industry.
Chef Sandra’s career started after graduating from the California School of Culinary Arts in 2005—a Le Cordon Bleu program. Chef Sandra started out working at a local bakery during school as a cake decorator and was promoted to assistant bakery manager. During this time after completing culinary school, Chef Sandra started…
Solas Introduces New Vent Free Products
On June 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WEST LEBANON, NH - Three new wall mount vent free gas fireplaces from Solas offer a contemporary fire to complement the New Hampshire-based company’s range of direct vent wall mount units.
The simple, low-cost solution brings warmth and new ambiance to homes or commercial settings.
• No framing or venting required
• Vent free fireplaces are easy to install in showrooms for display.
• Vent free fireplaces serve as auxiliary heat sources for homes; no need to renovate.
Solas vent free wall mount units have been approved to mount directly on combustible surfaces. The…
Walpole and Sroka Team Up for 2015 DC Design House
On June 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WALPOLE, MA – Walpole Outdoors, a manufacturer and distributor of architectural landscape products and structures, and Sroka Designs, a Washington D.C.-based interior design firm, have teamed up to create a high-end outdoor entertainment space for the 2015 D.C. Design House.
Skip Sroka, owner and founder of Sroka Designs, was tasked to transform the home’s outdoor brick terrace into a luxury entertaining space. When specifying products for the project, Sroka immediately turned to Walpole Outdoors for a custom-designed architectural structure to be the focal point of the outdoor area.
“I have used Walpole over the past two decades to…
Flanders, Homsy to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
On June 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - Dudley Flanders and Buzz Homsy will receive the International Casual Furnishings Association’s (ICFA) 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. Flanders founded Lloyd Flanders with his father, Don, in 1982, and Homsy is co-owner and founder of California Backyard, a five-store retail operation based in Sacramento, Calif.
Flanders started working for Flanders Manufacturing immediately following his graduation from college in 1974. The Fort Smith, Ark.-based case goods company was founded by his father and mother in 1954 and sold to Riverside Furniture in 1969. A year later they founded Flanders Industries after purchasing a metal outdoor and commercial furniture…
Apollo Award Finalists Named
On June 22, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) finalists for the 2015 Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.
Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and a commitment to customer service. The ICFA membership will vote via an online ballot for a winner in each of two categories later this summer. Finalists will be honored and the winners announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on Sept 18 at The Field Museum during the Casual Market Chicago.
Finalists in the 2015 competition include:
Single Store Category
AuthenTeak, Atlanta
Hill Company, Philadelphia
Phifer Kicks Off Summer with Myrtle Collection
On June 22, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Phifer’s new Summer Myrtle collection features an emphasis on color combinations influenced by hues of blue and green. Deep peacock and spring green marry in this lush, refined and lively color grouping. Inspired by all things organic and conjuring images of hand-glazed pottery, this serene palette helps create a relaxing environment poolside or patio.
The Summer Myrtle collection from Phifer’s Designed Fabrics features plush, 100 % recyclable GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics and sleek, sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics. Made from recycled yarns, GeoBella indoor/outdoor performance fabrics offer the soft, touchable texture and comfort of indoor furniture yet are built…
