GLEN RAVEN, NC - Solair® Shade Solutions is offering a new display option for dealers looking to transform their in-store awning sales experience for customers.

“While traditionally awnings have been installed on store walls, there has been a concern that the products can get lost in the décor of the store,” said Rett Haigler, business manager of Solair®. “This can make it difficult for consumers to identify the awnings as a product that is actually for sale. We realized this was a concern, and we needed to develop a solution to help our customers. Therefore, we…

CHICAGO - In less than two weeks, the annual International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™ kicks off with a festive “Backyard BBQ” party hosted on the South Drive of the Merchandise Mart along the Chicago River. The party is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. CDT. 

The networking event, hosted by Merchandise Mart Properties Inc (MMPI), is part of the four-day trade show set for Sept 17-20. Industry education seminars and the first annual combined International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Awards Gala and Apollo Awards Banquet will also take place during this year’s Casual Market.…

Twin-Star International is once again in the limelight. This time they are partnering with HGTV’s popular Love it or List it, the internationally renowned real estate and renovation television show. Over several episodes this Fall, viewers will see a variety of Twin-Star International’s Tresanti® home entertainment furniture, ClassicFlame® electric fireplaces and LUXE Bath Works® vanities and mirrors as they are featured in the TV show’s newly renovated homes.

“We are very excited to be working with Big Coat Productions and their television show Love it or List it,” stated Brian Brigham, Twin-Star director of marketing and public relations. “As I…

Ironhaus recently introduced a new line of fireplace tool sets and handcrafted mantels. Forged in Montana by talented blacksmiths, the tool sets are available in many styles and sizes. The non-combustible mantels make it possible to achieve more space above the fireplace for that big-screen TV. Designed as an easy up-sell with Ironhaus fireplace doors, these are one of a kind and are engineered for easy installation. Styles range from modern to traditional to custom order. For more information, visit www.ironhaus.com or call 1- 888-880-0900.

You’ll love the versatility of the Smoke N Hot Grill. Whether you want to smoke a juicy, tender brisket or sear a sizzling hot ribeye, this grill does it all!  Choose from 180 to 600 degrees for all your cooking needs.  Grill, Bake, Smoke, Sear.

Porcelain enamel finish makes for high durability and easy clean-up too!  With the Pro Grill Digital Controls, you’ll cook like a master chef each and every time… with just the push of a button.

Enjoy the savory flavors of a wood fire… all with easy-to-use digital controls.

Contact: www.SmokeNHotGrills.com

Pride Family Brands, award-winning designer and manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum outdoor furniture, is proud to announce its selection for the Manufacturing Leadership Award for Cast Aluminum Products by the International Casual Furnishings Association for the third consecutive year.

The recognition highlights excellence in design, quality of manufactured goods, merchandising, customer service, ethics/trade relations and communications.  The designation is determined following a vote by outdoor furnishing retailers in the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA).

“With Pride, the customer service is great and the furniture is beautifully detailed, exquisitely styled and it comes across,” said Dustin Bowman, Bowman’s Stove…

Miles Industries, manufacturer of Valor fireplaces for North America, announced today that it has reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit. That agreement was filed today in United States District Court, Northern District of California.

Miles Industries specializes in the design and manufacture of energy efficient natural gas and propane burning units for fireplace retrofit and home renovations. Their Valor brand products are sold exclusively through North American specialty fireplace retailers.

The lawsuit claimed that Miles Industries failed to adequately warn that the sealed glass front of gas fireplaces can cause…

Although The Casual Market doesn’t convene until next month in Chicago, it seems that everyone is asking the same question: What’s the ‘hot’ outdoor category this year? Agio’s answer, as the recognized leader in the category, is that firepit chat group sales are sizzling. “Even this late into the season they’re on fire,” quipped Doug Peppler, Senior Vice President of Sales for Agio-USA.  “Consumers are really looking to extend their summers by buying this type of product.” 

Based on this annual phenomenon, at next month’s show, Peppler and other Agio reps will be advising their customers to plan ahead…