STOCKHOLM, SW - With the holiday season just around the corner, Sweden-based Looft Industries is offering new bargains for American specialty retailers. For example, dealers can buy nine Looftlighters and get one free by contacting a local distributor or sending an e-mail to order@looftlighter.com.

The company is also offering a competition with the possibility to win 100 Looftlighters. Snap a photo of your Looftlighters exposed in the store and send it to Looft Industries at info@looftindustries.com. The best exposure wins.

Retailers may also contact the following distributors for more information.
 
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TUSCALOOSA, AL - Crafted with an enthusiasm for color, Phifer has released its new 2014-2015 Designed Fabrics stock line of fashionable indoor/outdoor furniture fabrics.

Phifer’s stock line offers both traditional and contemporary options in bold, rich and fresh tones as well as soothing neutrals that mix and match for a host of color-coordinated options. The new collection is also influenced by the need for cleaner lines, larger scales and strong pattern elements. This mix of ideas and colors helps make it easy to create subtle, yet stylish updates, or to totally redirect the inspiration for indoor and outdoor spaces.

This…

FORT LEE, NJ - Couristan is celebrating the holiday season with its 2014 New Year’s Extravaganza, a savings opportunity on more than 50 attractive area rugs. Retailers can register with a Couristan territory manager and take advantage of 30% off regular dealer pricing discounts on a wide selection of stylish area rug fashions. This exclusive offering is available from Dec 5-Feb 28, 2015.

Authorized Couristan dealers may advertise these selected designs/collections listed at up to 50% off suggested retail price. With more than 50 SKUs to choose from, including contemporary and traditional polypropylene patterns, Persian and textured wool fashions,…

ATLANTA - Officials at Big Green Egg began shipping the all new MiniMax Big Green Egg earlier this month. The new size is the Atlanta-based company’s most portable and versatile EGG. This EGG arrives with its own transportation in the form of a sturdy, easy-to-grip carrier, perfect for camping, poolside, and tailgating at the ballgame. MiniMax is built to perform and ready to travel wherever customers’ outdoor activities take them.

For many years, casual grillers have enjoyed the portability and performance of the Mini EGG, and acclaimed chefs have recognized the opportunity to enhance their restaurant’s menu and customer…

STRATFORD, CT - Lawrence C. Kaplan has joined Northeast Casual Marketing (NECM) as its new vice president of Sales and Marketing. Kaplan will reportedly oversee the re-launch of SunGarden USA, and the future launch Protégé Casual USA.

“It’s been a very positive experience and a very fast paced learning curve bringing SunGarden under NECM,” said Edward McDonald, president of NECM and SunGarden USA. “The need to bring in a person with Larry’s experience was logical. With Larry on board I immediately secured our Protégé Casual USA relationship. With our full office of customer support and warehousing we are already…

IRVINE, CA - A contemporary woven seating collection called Arzo is on the way from the Tropitone Furniture Company Inc. The new collection is slated for the commercial and residential markets. 

“We continue to outperform the market with our woven collections,” announces John Mattson, vice president of Sales. “Arzo extends our woven seating offerings and is a great solution for our commercial clients.”

The collection comes complete with an ottoman, frosted acrylic coffee table, lounge chair, and modular pieces to create a unique seating arrangement. Modular pieces can form a love seat, sofa, or sectional for optimum seating.

IRVINE, CA - Tropitone Furniture Co Inc is introducing three new faux wood finishes—Teak, Ash, and Walnut—designed for Tropitone® umbrellas. The new faux wood finishes are currently available on Basta Sole® Portofino, and Portofino II.

Made from aluminum, these new umbrellas provide the rich appearance of wood without the typical maintenance required of outdoor wood products. Wood umbrellas need to be oiled or varnished regularly, but aluminum umbrellas withstand the elements without much extra care. Due to the aluminum material, these umbrellas will last longer and deliver the durability that Tropitone customers expect.

Ash, Teak, and Walnut finishes…

IRVINE, CA - Tropitone Furniture Company Inc has introduced a new High Pressure Laminate (HPL) product line for Tropitone® fire pits. “Tropitone is thrilled to be working with a partner in North America to manufacture these fire pit tops, ensuring great quality and timely delivery,” reports Tom Keddy, director of Product Management. “This revolutionary fire pit top material is beautiful, durable, and low maintenance. The introduction for the HPL line is lead by Belo, which demonstrates these qualities.”

Belo tops feature a beveled edge. The black beveled edge creates a floating appearance to the top. The six Belo finishes…