ATLANTA - AmericasMart Atlanta will debut “Elevate Outdoor – Designer Experience,” a new day-long program designed to orient and educate designers on business opportunities in casual and outdoor furnishings through educational sessions, interactive events, amenities and exclusive incentives, on Thursday, January 16, during the Winter Atlanta Market.

This “Consumer interest in outdoor living spaces is growing, and AmericasMart Atlanta’s casual/outdoor collection is perfectly positioned to help designers meet this demand,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE℠ president. “This focused day of programming offers designers the chance to connect with key suppliers, explore emerging trends and develop or expand services…

Tuuci recently showcased its first furniture collection—Luma, Horizon, Sail, and Sola—last week at the Javits Center in Manhattan for Boutique Design New York.

Designed by Dougan Clarke, Tuuci’s furniture collection leverages more than 25 years of leadership in the outdoor world to create a versatile, nautically engineered set of collections that enhance indoor and outdoor living experiences. These collections offer diverse elements that range from simple to intricate, with each option allowing for personalization to match a desired aesthetic.

Luma Collection - The Luma Collection blends luxury, durability, and masterful craftsmanship by elevating its visual allure…

High Point, NC – Swavelle Group has a newly remodeled showroom and fabric collections thoughtfully designed to meet evolving customer needs, all ahead of Interwoven at High Point. Swavelle Group unveiled a newly remodeled showroom designed to serve as an inviting hub for industry professionals.

The space, upgraded with customer needs in mind, includes a welcoming lobby with a dedicated area for browsing new collections and best-selling fabrics. Designed to offer a beautiful and comfortable space for meeting, recharging, and connecting, the showroom also features a bright kitchen stocked with snacks. This renovation reflects Swavelle’s unparalleled commitment to customer…

BARRIE, ON – Napoleon has been named a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honouree in the Home Appliance category for its Rogue EQ™ 365 Connected Electric Grill.

This new electric grill combines both performance and technology to elevate electric grilling. The Rogue EQ™ is a full-sized electric grill that is unique in its ability to achieve high temperatures and rapid heating not typical to electric grills. Napoleon has further advanced grill technology by offering IOT connectivity to enable temperature control, monitoring and real-time alerts.

Being named a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree not only…

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – This year’s WestEdge Design Fair, scheduled for November 14-16 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Xteriors section booth X4) will showcase Fire Magic® outdoor grills with Alumatek cabinetry. The combination of Fire Magic and Alumatek will delight homeowners and their guests.

Fire Magic has a line of luxury grills and complementary cooking accessories. Like the Fire Magic outdoor kitchen products, Alumatek cabinets are made in the U.S.A. and mirror the Fire Magic focus on quality and aesthetics. The elevated look of the luxury Echelon line from Fire Magic with elegant black glass accents,…

PHOENIX -  Wildfire Outdoor Living, a division of RPG Brands, has appointed Jeremy Dispenza as its new vice president. A seasoned industry leader with over 14 years of experience, Dispenza has driven growth for high-end brands like Viking, Lynx Grills, and Kamado Joe under Middleby Corporation. With deep expertise in grills, smokers, and outdoor cooking innovations, he is poised to advance the company’s Wildfire 2.0 initiative, fueling transformative growth into 2025 and beyond.

“We’re committed to building Wildfire Outdoor Living into a serious name in the outdoor cooking industry,” said Kris Richardson, president of RPG Brands. “Jeremy’s experience and strategic…

HIGH POINT – A forum intended to encourage professional and personal development among women in the casual furnishings industry has been established by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). The Women’s Leadership Network will provide a diverse array of programming, including networking, peer-to-peer learning, small group cohorts, mentorship circles and leadership opportunities.

As the second woman elected as the ICFA Chair, Megan Pierson, executive vice president of Poly-Wood, LLC., was determined to actively encourage more women to embrace the many professional and personal growth opportunities of membership. She believed that “creating a women’s leadership network would create a pipeline of…

HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association has added two membership managers to its staff, one for the West Coast and one for the East Coast.

Candy Chase, who most recently was national sales manager for Treasure Garden, is responsible for the West Coast, and Jill Schiff is covering the East Coast.

Chase has worked in the casual industry for 25 years, getting her start in 1999 as a buyer for California Backyard. She also has worked for three other casual industry retailers: Emigh’s Casual Living, Paddock Pools and Today’s Patio, all on the West Coast. She…