Awards Bash at ICFA Honors Best in the Business
On September 20, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives, and designers (“Best in Show” is pictured, top left) at a gala award celebration during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.
In the Apollo Awards category, which recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings, Seasons Four of Lexington, Mass, was the single store winner. ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, Birmingham, Ala, took home the prize in the multi-store category.
Finalists in the single store category included: Kolo Collection, Atlanta; Outdoor Elegance, La Verne, Calif.; Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas; and Village Green,…
Twin-Star International Posts Record Breaking Sales in August
On September 19, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DELRAY BEACH, FL - New product introductions and customer service initiatives fueled record August 2013 sales at Twin-Star International. The Florida-based home furnishings manufacturer shipped more products in a single month than any other month in the company’s 17-year history. The new record is 11% higher than the company’s previous best.
“Our strategy is pretty simple – we want to bring aspirational and innovative designs to affordable price points, delivered with a level of quality that is typically reserved for more expensive products,” stated Robert Cohen, Twin-Star International’s president and CEO (pictured). “This plan has resonated well…
ICFA Names New Chairman, Officers, and Directors
On September 19, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has elected Ward Usmar (pictured), TUUCI, Miami, Fla, as its new chairman. Gary McCray, Laneventure, Conover, NC, was elected vice chairman.
The elections took place in the Merchandise Mart during this week’s ICFA Annual Membership Meeting in Chicago.
Elected to one-year terms on the ICFA Executive Committee were:
• Greg Martin, Kolo Collection, Atlanta;
• Doug Sanicola, Outdoor Elegance, La Verne, Calif; and
• Joseph Cilio, Alfresco Home, Pottstown, Pa.
Ten individuals were named to three-year terms on the Board of…
Crimson Casual Maintains Momentum
On September 16, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HALEYVILLE, AL - Nine months after taking the helm at Crimson Casual, President and CEO Bobby Tesney continues to guide the company through another round of growth.
“My immediate goal when coming on board was to align this company to execute all aspects of quality, service, and delivery—and execute all three on a consistent basis,” says Tesney. “We implemented this plan by making some decisions that involved changes to operations, sales, marketing, and improved raw material management.”
From its beginnings in April 2010, the company has experienced strong growth year after year, thanks to a large selection of…
ICFA Reveals Design Excellence Category Winners
On September 10, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC – Judges at The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored 11 manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories for their outstanding product designs.
Out of the 11 category winners in ICFA’s new Design Excellence competition, one product will be honored with the Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award. This award will be announced at the Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, September 19, at the Field Museum in Chicago.
The Design Excellence Category winners announced this week are:
1) Dining or Bar Table – Gloster Furniture’s Windsor Extending Table by Russell Pinch
2) Dining…
Treasure Garden’s 30th Anniversary Celebration to Kick Off With Gala During 2013 ICFA Trade Show
On September 10, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA - Three decades of success is a reason to celebrate, and Treasure Garden, a venerable manufacturer of outdoor umbrellas, shade, and accessory products, will pay tribute to their illustrious history with a kick-off Anniversary Gala.
The festivities are set for Wednesday, September 18, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., during the 2013 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. Treasure Garden will host the 30th Anniversary Gala in their showroom, #1655 of the Chicago Merchandise Mart. The theme for the Gala, and the year-long celebration, will be “Pearl,” the symbol for the 30th anniversary.
“We are excited…
Scuncio and Palm Join the Team at Solair® Shade Solutions
On September 05, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GLEN RAVEN, NC – Trivantage™ LLC, the nation’s largest distributor of specialty fabrics and associated products, got a little bigger this week with the addition of two new sales veterans. Jon Scuncio (pictured) and Brad Palm joined the company’s growing division of shade products under the Solair® Shade Solutions brand of awnings and exterior shade products.
Scuncio and Palm will focus on sales and installation training for retail associates to help grow awning and fabric kiosk sales in the patio retail channel. Additionally, Scuncio and Palm will identify and implement strategies to improve quality of service…
Summer Classics Buys Parker James Remaining Shares
On September 05, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Summer Classics Inc, a manufacturer of high quality casual and outdoor furniture in the United States, has purchased the remaining shares of Parker International, LLC, the outdoor furniture company more familiarly known as Parker James.
Jim Parker, CEO and 60% owner of Parker International, LLC, sold his remaining ownership to Summer Classics who owned the remaining 40% of Parker International. Parker International will act as a subsidiary of Summer Classics. Terms of the transaction are private.
Harold Hudson (pictured), former senior vice president of Marketing for Summer Classics, and a 20-year veteran of the company, …
