PHOENIX — Modern Flames will be showcasing its newly patented Heliovision™ flame technology at World of Fireplaces in Leipezig, Germany April 17-19, 2023.

Modern Flames has partnered with The Netherlands-based Wanders Fires and Stoves to introduce the Orion Series virtual electric fireplaces, with the new 3-D technology, for the first time in Europe.

“Modern Flames Europe was established in 2016 and our new partnership with Wanders Fires and Stoves will help further establish Modern Flames as a leading fireplace brand in the European market,” says Kris Richardson, president of Modern Flames and its parent…

PELHAM, AL– The first combined Gabby & Summer Classics store opened its doors in Town Center shopping center on March 9, 2023. The new store combining these two brands has already played host to hundreds of designers and design-minded guests as they shop and sample the delights of this new retail format championed by family-owned, Alabama-based furniture manufacturer Gabriella White, LLC.

Annapolis is the first in a series of next generation retail stores expanding across the US over the next few years. Formerly known as Summer Classics Home, these new stores feature separate entries for the Summer Classics – timeless…

WADENA, MN — Homecrest Outdoor Living has added Kent Roeder of Roeder Ventures to its team of residential sales representatives. Roeder is based in the Rocky Mountain area and will represent Homecrest in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah.

Roeder attended Colorado State University before graduating from the University of Iowa with a master’s degree in sports administration and marketing. After pursuing a career in athletics for a time, Roeder transitioned to the outdoor industry in the year 2000 when a colleague invited him to join their company, where he stayed for nearly 20 years.

During his time…

BURLINGTON, N.C. - As part of its longstanding commitment to continuing a pattern of transparency, sustainable practices and providing the highest quality products, Glen Raven Inc. today announced it has begun to phase out PFAS chemicals across its global fabric portfolio. The company began incorporating optimal non-PFAS solutions into production last month and all production will be transitioned to non-PFAS by the end of 2023. In addition, all new fabric designs, including for the company’s flagship Sunbrella® brand, will be specified as non-PFAS and will be produced using the company’s new non-PFAS solution.

“Since 2015, our global research and development…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) gave this year’s Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to O’Malia’s Living in Carmel, Ind. The presentation was made during the ICFA’s Educational Conference in Nashville earlier this month.

The single-unit retailer was lauded for its unique hand-crafted decorative accents placed throughout the store’s outdoor furnishings displays created by a longtime employee. About five years ago, Pat Flatley expressed interest in stepping away from her administrative role and utilizing her more than 20 years’ experience in the floral and corporate decorating business. Owner Scott Horvath set up a 1,500-square-foot laboratory stocked…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Upholstery expert Spectra Home, known for crafting tailored furniture, is adding the look and feel of their indoor furnishings to their new Spectra Outdoor collection of lush seating and occasional tables. The Spectra Outdoor collection will debut in the Spectra Home showroom, 200 N Hamilton St, at this spring’s High Point Market.

“Our research shows that consumers want their outdoor lifestyle spaces to blend with their indoor areas and to have the same ambiance,” stated Jim Telleysh, president of Spectra Home. “Our new Spectra Outdoor collection offers just that. It has the same comfort and finely…

Jensen Outdoor has appointed LeaAnn Champeau as its cushion production manager. Champeau brings a rich resume of expertise to Jensen Outdoor, with a career spanning more than 35 years in outdoor cushion production, product design, and development. She will be responsible for overseeing the production of cushions at a high rate and even higher quality to continue to make Jensen Outdoor the best possible partner to our retail and design customers. Champeau will join the team on March 13.

Prior to joining Jensen Outdoor, Champeau worked for Lloyd Flanders as a production supervisor of the Cushion Department for 20 years,…

PELHAM, AL – Gabriella White, LLC recently announced that Annapolis, MD will host the first in a series of next generation retail stores housing its brands Summer Classics – timeless luxury outdoor furniture and Gabby—inspiring and eclectic indoor furniture, homeware, and accessories. The doors will officially open at the new location – 1910 Towne Centre Blvd, Suite 100 – on Thursday, March 9, 2023, including a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception as well as a full educational program for interior designers.

This new retail store format is designed to inspire – expertly curated to ensure a sense of discovery…