Capel Rugs Holding ‘Selfie’ Photo Contest During High Point Market
On October 09, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TROY, NC - Retailers, designers and other buyers shopping the Capel Rugs showroom during this month’s High Point Market will have a chance to win one of the company’s latest rug introductions during Capel’s first-ever ‘Selfie’ photo contest.
To enter the contest, showroom visitors start by taking creative photos of themselves with their favorite new Capel rug in the company’s showroom, located in Space #112 of Market Square. Participants then email that photo to publicrelations@riversagency.com, where it will be posted to Capel’s Instagram account (instagram.com/capelrugs) and tagged with the hashtag #SelfieCapelRugEntry.
Contestants also are encouraged to post images to…
Gensun Casual Living Names Sales Rep of the Year
On October 09, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
At a National Awards Dinner prior to the September International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) market, Gensun Casual Living named Gray Dobbins as its Sales Representative of the Year.
Gray has been selling Gensun Casual Living since 2004 in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Growth in the territory has been non-stop over the years and was an astounding 44% in 2013/2014. He has spent his entire professional career as a casual and outdoor furniture rep, starting with and learning from his father Harry Dobbins. Gray was also a finalist for the 2014 ICFA Sales Rep of the Year award.
…Pelican Reef Signs on for Permanent Showroom, Plus Party to Celebrate
On October 08, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MIAMI LAKES, FL - Pelican Reef Wicker, a manufacturer and distributor of indoor wicker and rattan furniture with a focus on outdoor and indoor woven furniture has signed a long-term agreement to show in Showplace #1600, and will be displaying its latest Panama Jack licensed outdoor and sunroom furniture collections.
National sales manager, Perry Catanese, says: “Even with multiple location changes within Showplace’s 1st floor during the previous High Point Markets, as a company we felt the need to have a permanent showroom in Showplace. The new showroom sets the scene for Panama Jack branded products and gives that…
New kind of Portable Heater Continues Momentum
On October 08, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MT ANGEL, OR - Safer and more portable than a standard fire pit, gas heater or electric heater, the Wood Pellet Patio Heater, from Oregon-based Wood Pellet Products, is continuing to find its way into outdoor rooms.
The eco friendly patio heater burns biomass fuel, using the same wood pellets as pellet stoves, while requiring no propane, gas, or electricity. Wood pellet patio heaters are an example of an application of air, fire, fuel, and gravity to generate thousands of eco-friendly BTUs.
The wood pellet patio heater is simple to operate, and because it doesn’t rely on electricity, motors,…
OW Lee Names Sales Rep of the Year
On October 08, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif, presented Ron Ball with its Sales Rep of the Year award for 2014. This special presentation was made during a Sales Meeting Dinner during the International Casual Furniture Market in Chicago, Illinois.
Ron Ball has been selling O.W. Lee since 2005 and has successfully developed O.W. Lee in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma. Ron has a lifetime of experience in the Casual Furniture Industry and is a mentor to many. In 2010 Ron Ball received the ICFA…
PS Realty Completes Repurposing of 2800 Crestwood Property
On October 08, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
IRONDALE, AL - A commercial property consisting of a vacant grocery store, two medium size retail spaces, and retail strip center—which has become a favorite canvas for local graffiti artists—presented opportunity for officials at PS Realty LLC. The industrial parcel of property, located directly off a state highway in a “charming southern community,” was well located with lots of potential.
As PS Realty began the process of repurposing the 2800 Crestwood Blvd property in Irondale, Alabama, the plan called for changing its intended use; while at the same time undertaking a large scale property renovation. PS purchased two parcels…
New Executive Promotions at Brown Jordan and Tropitone
On October 07, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ST AUGUSTINE, FL - Brown Jordan International Inc (Brown Jordan), a manufacturer of outdoor furniture and indoor hospitality furniture, has promoted Frederick G. King to Chief Operating Officer.
King will oversee operations for the Tropitone and Winston furniture companies, in addition to his current responsibilities as Corporate Secretary for Brown Jordan. King has overseen the Charter Furniture business since 2010, and in his new role he will continue to report to Gene J. Moriarty, Brown Jordan’s president and CEO.
“Fred has been instrumental in Brown Jordan’s success as a diversified growth company. Under Fred’s leadership, I look forward…
Specialty Retail Icons Karl and Alpana Offenbacher Announce Retirement
On October 07, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALTIMORE, MD - Almost half a century ago, Karl Offenbacher opened a small pool service business. Since then, Karl and his wife Alpana have grown that business to over 350,000 square feet of privately-owned Specialty Retail stores serving the greater DC/Baltimore Metro and beyond.
Their seven retail stores consist of three stores in Maryland located in Columbia, Hunt Valley and Rockville, and four stores in Virginia located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Springfield and Sterling. Offenbacher’s has 50 employees and operates a 120,000-square-foot warehouse and clearance center.
Today, the Offenbachers announced their retirement and acquisition of their business. When asked…
