HIGH POINT, NC - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) will host its second annual Industry Roundtable from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept 15, the day prior to the opening of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.

The event will include roundtable discussions of topics including:
• Promotions – What Works for Your Store?
• Inventory Management/Dead Merchandise
• Motivating Employees
• Handling POS, Inventory and Purchase Orders
• Controlling Costs
• High-End Targeting – Connecting with High-End Designers, Landscapers and Builders
• Using Metrics to…

FORT LEE, NJ - From September 2-30, Couristan’s entire array of handmade and power-loomed area rugs will be available at their lowest dealer pricing of the year as part of New Jersey-based company’s 2014 Fall “Savings Event” Program.

Enhanced with fresh new designs in all categories, Couristan’s assortment showcases a wide range of high-end fashions in a variety of price points ideal for today’s cost-conscious consumers.

To give added value to this savings event, packages provide additional discounts for bulk purchases. Dealers can take the opportunity to revitalize the look of their showroom with the hottest design trends,…

SYRACUSE, IN - Poly-Wood Inc has named Megan Pierson as its new director of Sales and Marketing. Previously holding the position of administrative director for Poly-Wood Inc, Pierson now will direct the company’s sales team including in-house staff and independent representatives.
 
Prior to joining Poly-Wood Inc, Pierson owned a successful business founded at age 23. The competitive spirit and desire to succeed displayed throughout her professional life were instrumental in her consideration for the new position.

“Megan’s years of experience, not only within Poly-Wood, but as the owner of her own company, have created an…

Outdoor-living manufacturer Alfresco Home LLC has expanded its partnership with Garth Living of Australia, one of the world’s leading gas-grill manufacturers. Alfresco Home is proud to be the exclusive introducer, to the North American market, of Fervor™—a brand of Australian-inspired gas grills engineered for superior performance and designed for ease of use.

The Fervor range of products includes five models (with three to six burners) that feature Garth’s patent- ed GrillSmart Technology™, Insultouch hood, and tempered-glass viewing windows, among many other features. A full line of Fervor accessories will also accompany the barbecue range. Designed by the experts at Garth,…

Twin Eagles has become the latest grill to join the jaw-dropping collection of more than three dozen smokers, grills, and wood-burning ovens at Barbecue University™, the acclaimed cooking school run by Steven Raichlen at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2000, Barbecue University offers consumers an intensive three-day course on the art of live-fire cooking. Students come from all over the world—literally—to grill, dine, and relax at The Broadmoor, a five-star, five-diamond resort in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Steven Raichlen is a multiple-award–winning author, journalist, and television host. His best-selling “Barbecue! Bible” cookbook series—translated into 17…

Thomas A. Tarantin and Richard Tarantin recently announced the promotion of William H. Craig, MBA, CPA, to the position of CEO/CFO of Tarantin Industries Inc. (Freehold, New Jersey). The appointment is part of a larger strategic realignment of executive leadership positions planned to strengthen the company and support future growth. As part of the move, Richard Tarantin will now oversee sales and marketing efforts as executive vice president of sales and marketing, and Thomas Tarantin will assume the role of executive chair, business development, responsible for identifying and sourcing new products and developing vendor relationships.

Craig joined Tarantin Industries…

Jensen Leisure Furniture has opened a new administration office and warehouse in Richmond (Henrico), Virginia. The new warehouse was fully operational from the start of the 2014 season. With the opening of this new facility, inventories have increased, and qualified warehouse-staff members have been able to provide better service to customers.

The general manager, finance department, and customer-service department are all located in this new Virginia office. The Riverside, California, office will close this summer when Janet Wansor, vice president of sales and marketing, relocates to the Virginia office.

Cal Spas, one of the top manufacturers of hot tubs in the nation, has introduced the new, powerful, and energy-efficient Dually™pump system. More than 10 years in development, the revolutionary Dually pump system is larger than most pumps found in spas today. At 48 pounds, this size 56 frame pump is 62% heavier than the size 48 frame pumps found in many spas.

Larger magnets and windings and an internal cooling fan allow this pump to produce an incredible amount of power with minimal heat output, ensuring its efficiency for years to come. Unlike conventional spa pumps that typically…