Survey: Growing Financial Toll On Casual Furnishings Industry
On May 15, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – According to the latest survey of International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) members, financial pressures and frustrations continue to mount as the pandemic grinds on through what should be the industry’s prime selling season.
In the third round of surveys collected by research firm Industry Insights between Monday, April 27 and Thursday, April 30, the financial toll resulting from stay-at-home orders is growing more severe. Indeed, with almost 98 percent of the manufacturers, retailers and suppliers surveyed, the findings report direct, negative financial impact on their businesses due to the coronavirus (a figure that has almost doubled…
ICFA Cancels Preview Show
On May 12, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association is canceling the Preview Show slated for July 14-16 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and has shifted its focus toward Casual Market Chicago scheduled in September.
“ICFA continues its commitment to the health and safety of its members along with other professionals who contribute to the hosting of the casual furnishings trade shows at theMART in Chicago,” stated Joe Pucci, president of Great Gatherings and chairman of the board, following a conference call of the ICFA Executive Committee last Friday.
Pucci noted that the leadership group and theMART…
Wearbest Weavers Now Supplying Hospital Gowns
On May 09, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GARFIELD, N.J. – Wearbest Weavers, LLC has been committed to mobilizing their technology to support and serve medical personnel since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a matter of weeks, Wearbest pivoted their production from performance textiles to weaving PPE fabric, and is now supplying fully tailored medical gowns.
The medical gowns are made with fabrics that are tested for ANSI/AAMI PB 70 standards for Barrier Levels I, II and III. These fabrics are constructed with durable, washable materials. The fabrics were retested after 50 commercial laundering settings in high temperatures as recommended by the CDC with consistent…
Grand Canyon Gas Logs Manufactures Largest Logset in the USA
On May 07, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon Gas Logs celebrated another milestone this month as they manufactured the longest log set in the nation - a 120” treatment to suit the construction needs of client Whitestone Reit.
Whitestone Reit is a publicly traded real estate investment trust company, and in April, Michael Parrish, director of Construction, contacted family owned and operated Arizona Fireplaces to collaborate on selecting the right fire feature for Market Street at DC Ranch, a rustic-style shopping center with boutiques, restaurants, salons & other services.
The sheer expanse of the fireplace wall, coupled with anchoring it as an…
The Bo Jackson Signature Portable Gas Grill by Coyote Outdoor
On May 05, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS - Bo Jackson, arguably the greatest athlete of all time, is now bringing his talents to the grilling industry. The Bo Jackson Signature Portable Gas Grill by Coyote Outdoor is made of superior quality 316 marine-grade stainless steel and comes with a customized grate and cover with the legend’s autograph.
The product is extremely versatile and can be placed on a picnic table, truck bed, as well as on a boat. It can be used with either a 20 lb. propane tank or a small disposable propane tank and it has up to a 20,000 BTU of output.…
A Message from Hestan: Keeping Stakeholders Safe, Supporting Product Lines
On April 30, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
At Hestan, we have redoubled our efforts to not only keep our employees, partners and customers safe, but to keep the heart of our company beating throughout this unprecedented period.
Our essential operations team continues to support our multiple product lines, including both Hestan and Aspire brands, while paying the highest attention to the health and safety of our staff. We continue to re-evaluate and reinforce dynamic safety measures, including the use of PPE and hygienic practices, sanitation protocols and a no-visitor policy.
A majority of our employees now work remotely, and utilize videoconferencing to remain connected to…
IMC Market Websites Launch New Digital Content to Bring Buyers and Exhibitors Together Online
On April 27, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ATLANTA/HIGH POINT, N.C./LAS VEGAS – In a time of business disruptions due to the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers (IMC) is launching new online resource centers through its Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point Market websites. Through these new portals, buyers and exhibitors can continue to engage with each other, stay up-to-date on key trends and industry news, and access webinars and other rich content until physical markets are staged again.
“The sense of community is a key element of our markets and marketplaces,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief marketing and digital officer. “While currently we cannot gather in person,…
Kalamazoo Introduces Authorized Dealer Program for Specialty Barbecue Stores
On April 27, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s new Shokunin Kamado Grill features enhanced temperature control, versatility and updated design. The authorized dealer program gives a select network of barbecue stores an opportunity to differentiate their offering and become part of the Kalamazoo family.
Just like all current dealers, Kalamazoo is committed to supporting its Shokunin partners through inclusion in the online showroom locator, full support of the sales team, and zero price competition. Stores also benefit from the low investment requirement of just three units, including one to be used for an in-store display, which eliminates the need for large dedicated inventory space.
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