STOCKHOLM, SW - With Looftlighter displays appearing in more and more shops, Stockholm-based Looftlighter has started a competition where specialty retailers can win 100 Looftlighters. Take a photo of your current Looftlighter display to get started.

The competition ends 12/12/14, and retailers can participate by:
• placing the display (or the Looftlighters alone) on a good spot in the store;
• filling the display with Looftlighters (if you have a display); and
• snapping a photo and sending it to Looftlighter at info@looftlighter.com

The store with the best exposure will win 100 Looftlighters! The winner…

GARDENA, CA - Infratech has long been known for its collaboration with architects, interior designers and engineers to provide low-profile, energy-efficient heating systems that blend into a property’s décor.

With a classic, understated style, the Calif-based company’s versatile black W-series heaters have long been best sellers among its clients. Now, in response to customer demand, Infratech is adding to its line of heating systems—specifically the Infratech Slimline Shadow single element heater.

The Slimline Shadow heater incorporates the popular Slimline SL-Series heating body in a matte black housing. With its sleek, modern styling, narrow profile, and low clearance requirements,…

DALTON, GA - Pantone, the world’s authority on color, announced today that the much anticipated Color of the Year 2015 is none other than Marsala 18-1438. Pantone’s team of colorists describes the selected shade as sensual, appealing, compelling and cordial.

Consumers everywhere will be in immediate search for fashion, beauty and home interior products containing the color and because of that, Oriental Weavers has made the job of area rug retailers a little easier.

Oriental Weavers, the world’s largest rug manufacturer, and PANTONE UNIVERSE entered into a successful partnership in 2013. Due to Oriental Weavers’ exclusive product development…

CHICAGO - The Mart, host of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, has extended the lease of long-standing tenant Lloyd Flanders through 2022, showcasing Lloyd Flanders in Suite 1650, and Lifestyles by Lloyd Flanders in Suite 16-116.

“We are excited to extend our lease for another eight years and show our commitment to The Merchandise Mart as it is the epicenter of the Casual Furnishings industry,” said Dudley Flanders. “Our Chicago showroom experiences great activity year round, as well as during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market and we look forward to our continued success.”

“As an…

ROCK HILL, SC - C.P. Davis will join Casual Cushion Corporation this month as the company’s CEO. Davis is a highly-respected industry executive with a track record for driving strong business growth, leading strategic operational initiatives and delivering improved results.

“I am extremely honored to be named the senior executive of Casual Cushion,” said Davis. “I have always admired the company and the strong entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by the Siesel family. I look forward to leading the company, executing an exciting growth plan and continuing to improve upon the high-value products and services that Casual Cushion provides to its customers.”

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The warm glow and crackling sounds of fire can lower blood pressure, a response that University of Alabama researchers attribute to early humans’ primal reliance on flames for a variety of needs.

An abstract on PubMed states: “For early humans, fire likely extended the day, provided heat, helped with hunting, warded off predators and insects, illuminated dark places, and facilitated cooking.”

A formal study backs up the claims, with results indicating consistent blood pressure decreases in “fire-with-sound” conditions. “Findings confirm that hearth and campfires induce relaxation as part of a multisensory, absorptive, and social experience,”…

LOS ANGELES - Slide-on-wire canopies have become a common part of modern outdoor design for their simplicity, beauty and ability to provide shade when needed—and to retract easily. However, the canopies have many drawbacks because they are custom made. To fit properly, these canopies require precise pre-measurement, fabric and color selection, weeks of fabrication—and finally installation.

Once installed, the custom canopies can’t be modified and any repairs (if possible) require a trip back to the shop. Dr. Alan Shargani encountered these challenges firsthand as a consumer, and felt that the current canopies were inadequate. So, he designed a revolutionary…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Showtime Market is right around the corner, and beginning on Dec 7, Phifer Inc will be showing a fresh, fun and fashionable collection of indoor/outdoor furniture fabrics—including color-themed and carefully-coordinated pairings in solids, classic and trendy designs. 

Members of Phifer’s talented design team—with decades of experience in textile design, product development, merchandising and trend forecasting—will be on hand to explain the inspiration behind their designs and offer ideas on how to effortlessly mix and match colors, patterns and textures to create the perfect look.

To book an appointment for a fabric presentation, email Joan Worthy…