CALHOUN, GA - Surya has been named for the fourth consecutive year to the Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing privately-held companies. The home accessories provider is ranked 2,818 on the 2014 Inc. 500|5000 list, moving up from a ranking of 2,884 last year.

Focused on providing coordinating home accessories across a range of styles and price points, Surya has grown from $2.7 million in sales in 2004 to $82.3 million in 2013 while realizing consistent double-digit year over year revenue increases since 2004. Amidst a challenging economic climate, the company has continued to expand…

ATLANTA - Quarterly results from Home Depot reveal that the nationwide retailer saw a 4.2% increase in the total number of customer transactions (for a total of 409.7 million transactions) in the quarter ended August 3. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that “big-ticket items are driving big gains for Home Depot.

“The do-it-yourself chain posted strong foot traffic and growth in sales of higher-end items in the most recent quarter, making the company one of only a handful of retailers to raise its full-year profit forecast so far this quarter,” writes Shelley Banjo and Michael Calia for WSJ.…

BALDWIN PARK, CA - The AKZ Cantilever Umbrella Collection from Treasure Garden will expand for 2015 with the addition of two new sizes and a new contemporary platinum finish. An 11.5-ft square size and a 10-ft by 13-ft rectangular size will join the current AKZ Cantilever Program that includes the best seller 13-ft octagon and the 11-ft octagon and 10-ft square sizes.

“The new sizes are in response to the tremendous demand across the outdoor living segment for more large shade options for outdoor design,” said Jeff B. Dorough, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Treasure Garden. “The ability to…

CALHOUN, GA - Surya has launched an interactive, 360-degree virtual tour of its 30,000-sq-ft Las Vegas Market showroom. Using Google Business View technology, the tour enables designers and retailers to conveniently access and browse Surya’s latest product offerings across all categories via any web-enabled computer or mobile device.

During the recent Las Vegas Market, Surya worked with a professional photography team to develop the virtual tour, which features high resolution panoramic views and intuitive navigation to offer a seamless showroom experience. Surya website visitors simply have to click on the virtual tour link under the Las Vegas showroom listing and…

CAMBRIDGE, ON - Dimplex North America recently announced the retirement of Kristine Rose, vice president of Sales for Furniture and Specialty, following an 8-year run with Dimplex, and a long career within the furniture industry. This news was followed by the promotion of Adam Klein to vice president, US Independent Retail. 

Adam has been with Dimplex for over a decade, most recently as director of US Sales, and is known throughout the industry as a dedicated tradesman, establishing strong customer relationships built on trust, exceptional service and responsiveness. “Our goal is to continue to grow our US business through…

LAS VEGAS - The familiar Las Vegas Market show has been around for many years, but the new July 2015 version will focus on the Casual Outdoor Furniture and Outdoor Living industry.

The Las Vegas Market delivers retailers (not attending vertical markets) critical to the growth of the casual industry, including Traditional Furniture, Big Box, Catalogue, Internet, Wholesale Clubs, and Home Centers. Las Vegas Market provides a more efficient home for your marketing dollar, with competitive lease rates, affordable airfare, hotel, meals and transportation options compared to other markets.

Show officials demonstrate an organizational and financial commitment to…

NARRAGANSETT, RI - Sunbrella® fabrics has launched “The Beach House,” Part III of Perspective New England that follows the makeover of a Narragansett, Rhode Island beach house from faded to fabulous in a series of seven online episodes. The story follows interior designer Kate Jackson of Kate Jackson Design as she breathes new life into the beach house through a sophisticated and kid-friendly coastal chic design.

“The Beach House episodes feature a series of design challenges that will resonate with families everywhere, whether or not you live on the New England coast,” said Gina Wicker, design and creative director…

LUTHERFIELD, MD - Jennifer McQuaid, a buyer at Watson’s Fireplace and Patio in Lutherfield, MD, is the winner of a four-day Royal Caribbean Cruise gift certificate given to promote the sweeping plans for Veranda Classics 2015.

Retailers were able to register online at VerandaClassics.com, and at the Chicago showroom, for a fabulous cruise of their choice. Once online, retailers could quickly and easily register to win and, at the same time, set up a market appointment to view Veranda Classics’ nine, all-new-and-complete collections at the July Casual PreMarket in Chicago.

“She is very excited,” said Neil Streitfeld, national…