GREENVILLE, N.C. - The Original Pawleys Island Hammock story goes back to Carolina Low Country more than 130 years ago. Joshua John Ward, a river boat captain, simply wanted a good night’s sleep during sultry summers. He set out with some rope and wood and fashioned the rope hammock—a hand woven bed, two wooden spreader bars, a clew knot with a ring for hanging the hammock. Ever since Cap’n Josh handcrafted his first hammocks they have been the perfect gift for Father’s Day.

Pawleys Island spreads holes 2½ inches apart, from center to center; other companies generally run 3 to…

SUNBURY, PA - On June 4, Glen Raven announced plans to permanently close its production facility in Sunbury, PA, and also eliminate a select number of positions based out of the company’s Burlington, NC headquarters and other facilities in the USA, effective immediately. The Sunbury plant will operate into August 2020.

Company officials made the decision after a thorough analysis of the market, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global manufacturing footprint. According to a Glen Raven press release, “This difficult decision was made to streamline operations and support the long-term position of the company. We…

MONROEVILLE, PA - RB Retail & Service Solutions has been acquired by Fullsteam™, a software and technology company that owns several specialty software companies across a diverse range of industries. As part of the Fullsteam™ family, RB Retail & Service Solutions will continue to be focused on improving and updating the company’s pool and spa software product line and will continue to provide first-class service and support to its pool and spa customers.

“Our customers in the hearth and home industry will not feel any impact because of this acquisition,” says Rick Brunori, president of RB Retail & Service…

OAKLAND, CA – ZUO, in partnership with https://www.designerinc.com/ is inviting customers to join in ZOOM Conference to the design community. Scheduled for June 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the ZOOM Conference will broadcast the new Spring Collection displaying the influence that helped create this new 300 piece Collection.

Luis Ruesga, CEO and founder of ZUO, will talk about the current tools and technology initiatives from the company to keep customers engaged with their products—like their virtual showroom, digital catalog, and the new collaboration program for interior designers.

“We are doing everything…

ATLANTA - Masterbuilt, creator of the first digitally controlled charcoal grill + smoker, has announced the expansion of the Gravity Series in the charcoal grilling category. The series takes the guesswork out of backyard cooking with charcoal, offering dynamic charcoal flavor with the convenience and control of gas or pellets.

“Masterbuilt has been empowering outdoor cooks for decades by offering hassle-free solutions to deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort,” said Cara Finger, chief marketing officer of Masterbuilt. “Seven months ago, we introduced the Gravity Series 560. We have been overwhelmed by the response to this grill and…

The first mass-produced pellet stove (aka biomass stove) was introduced to North America in 1983.  Since then, their popularity has ebbed and flowed along with energy prices and the severity of winters. At the same time, the surplus or scarcity of various types of pellets has often dictated what some homeowners toss into the hopper.

Shortage in wood pellets? What about corn fuel, walnut husks, or cherry pits? As a result, stove manufacturers have faced challenges designing equipment and developing venting specifications to keep pace with variances in consumer fuel options.

Consequently, vent selection has never been more…

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Agio, USA recently tapped executive vice president Doug Peppler (pictured right) to become Agio’s new president as part of a long-planned management succession arrangement.  He succeeds Bob Gaylord, Agio’s co-founder, who will move into a newly created position, executive committee chairman. 

In his new role, Gaylord will step aside from daily operations into a strategic advisory position. Peppler is a company partner and has been with Agio for nearly 20 years, rising through Agio’s senior management positions from vice president, senior vice president and executive vice president.

In his latest position, Peppler managed and…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association is adding a new award recognizing outstanding customer service to its roster of honors at the annual Awards Gala. The Unsung Hero Award pays tribute to the manufacturers’ employees who serve as company liaisons with dealers and sales representatives.

“The ICFA has long recognized that there is a group of ‘unsung heroes’ in our business that the industry would be hard-pressed to do without and that is our brave, hardworking customer service representatives,” said Candy Chase, national sales manager of Treasure Garden and chair of ICFA’s Awards Committee. “These unsung heroes…