Agio-USA recently promoted Barb Hunter to the position of vice president, national accounts. Bob Gaylord, president of Agio-USA, says, “Barb has successfully worked with countless retailers, and her accomplishments have truly been outstanding. In recent years, Barb has headed our company’s efforts with some of our largest national accounts.”

Hunter says, “Throughout my career, I’ve admired Agio-USA for being a leader in outdoor furniture. Working with Agio for the past 10 years in various retail channels—specialty, mass, and clubs—has been an incredible experience and provided tremendous growth opportunities. This new position allows Agio-USA to provide the highest level of…

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Based on surveys of tens of thousands of women, Twin-Star International has received the 2014 Women’s Choice Award for its Duraflame brand of indoor fireplace heaters.

Duraflame Powerheat indoor fireplace heaters are available in a variety of styles and finishes, and utilize up to six quartz InfraRed heating elements that provide efficient heat distribution to quickly warm rooms up to 1,000 square feet.

With a lifetime operation of over 20,000 hours, they produce a healthier heat by retaining higher levels of oxygen and moisture in the air over standard heating elements.  The heating elements…

DALLAS - Coyote Outdoor Living, a Dallas-based pioneer in the design, development and production of outdoor kitchen products, has expanded its international and nationwide network of distributors to include Doolittle Distributing, the premier appliance distributor in the Midwest, and LUXSA, which brings high quality imported brands to Mexico.

Doolittle Distributing, which has locations throughout Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota, and LUXSA’s more than 45 dealers throughout Mexico will now carry Coyote’s full line of products including its newest product, “Grill-in-a-box,” which is designed for smaller spaces, as well as its two most popular…

FORT LEE, NJ - Filled with lifestyle imagery, binding swatches, finishing specifications and fabricated corner feeler swatches, this merchandising display board provides consumers with a a complete overview of the Custom Area Rug Program.

Available in 13-inch by 18-inch and 24-inch by 36-inch formats to fit each display unit, the merchandising board works well in the showroom.

Finishing options include:
• two-inch length wool fringe;
• wool and synthetic serging;
• programmed borders;
• courtron polypropylene;
• genuine leather;
• linen;
• cotton fabric;
• cotton basketweave; and
•…

At the recently concluded show in Chicago, major retailers came back again and again to revisit Veranda Classics’ Specialty Design Brand for Foremost, which amounted to nine new collections created for 2015 by a new American Design team led by award-winning designer Robert Taunton.

This diverse line-up of collections includes 100% all-weather wicker, cast aluminum and mixed media. Wow factors were new stone tables in marble, a stained glass fire pit and teak finishes on cast aluminum.

The solid marble table tops in the Rio collection, available in large round and rectangular dining tables, as well as a coffee and…

DALLAS - Attendee online registration is now officially open for the 2014 Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo [PSP], taking place Nov 5-7, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla, with the educational conference taking place Nov 2-7.

Online registration is available at www.poolspapatio.com. Registration will be easier than ever on the newly redesigned registration system launched for the 2014 expo. Take advantage of early registration to ensure the availability of your most desirable conference, education and event selections.

“We can’t wait to bring the expo to the Southeast U.S.…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Traditional hospital waiting rooms are often cold, sterile, uncomfortable, and anything but welcoming. To create a warmer, more soothing atmosphere, Phifer’s Designed Fabrics is offering a sprawling collection of sleek Phifertex® sling and cozy GeoBella® cushion fabrics bursting with color, comfort, and style.

This performance fabric collection serves up function and brawn 24/7 to withstand endless abuse from patients and visitors. Phifer’s Designed Fabrics are also stain resistant, moisture-wicking and easy to clean, even with bleach—the perfect line of defense against inevitable coffee and soda spills in high traffic areas.

Phifertex fabrics are infused with Microban®…

EAST HANOVER, NJ - For those who did not have a chance to visit the Veranda Classics showroom at the recent July market in Chicago, the New Jersey-based manufacturer wants retailers to see what they missed. 

While the 2015 catalog has not been released, images from the PreMarket showroom are available on the company’s new Web site at www.VerandaClassics.com. Retailers are encouraged to write down their favorite collections and contact a rep for an in-depth introduction to everything that’s new at Veranda Classics for 2015.

All Veranda Classics collections are ready to ship, and, if ordered by the…