MIAMI – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Founder, CEO, and Chief Product Designer Dougan Clarke of Tuuci® was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Florida Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

Dougan Clarke was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs and other business leaders. Candidates were evaluated based on their ability to create long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to their purpose and the demonstration of growth and substantial impact, among other…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will honor two longtime outdoor furniture industry leaders with its most prestigious recognition, the Lifetime Achievement Award, at the ICFA Awards Gala during Casual Market Atlanta next month.

Happy Land, former sales manager for several casual furniture manufacturers and now a member of the retail staff of Custom Outdoor Furniture in Garden City, S.C., and Joseph Ziolkowski, respected executive director of the Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association in the mid-80s, will each receive the distinction as part of the evening program at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was created…

VALENCIA, CA - Contemporary lifestyle brand Armen Living has added Shauna Snyder as their new director of Product Development. “I couldn’t be more excited with the growth of our company and to announce the news that Shauna has joined our team,” shared Kevin Kevonian, president of Armen Living. “Shauna brings considerable expertise to her role as the Director of Product Development and it fills me with immense pride that we continue to grow and thrive in an ever changing industry. It is a testament to our company as we forge our path and bring a fresh outlook to our lifestyle…

ATLANTA, June 17, 2024 – Agora Fabrics, an international brand specializing in high-quality outdoor textiles, will present its newest collection of fabrics in Atlanta next month.

Armonias is made with 100% solution-dyed acrylic fiber and is carefully dyed a selection of both soft pastel tones and deep dark hues to balance any space. Agora will unveil this new collection to the United States July 15-18 at Casual Market Atlanta. 2024 will be the Spanish company’s second year at the market, sharing its sustainable yet stylish fabrics with the North American sector.

The Armonias collection – named…

BURLINGTON, N.C. - Glen Raven, Inc. has named Joseph Davis as the next president of Glen Raven Material Solutions Group. A seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in consumer products, sales and supply chain, Davis most recently served as president and general manager of Jacuzzi Luxury Bath. He succeeds Dave Swers who is retiring after a 35-year career at Glen Raven.

“Joey’s extensive experience in business strategy, business model design, supply chain and sales leadership will serve him well as the next president of our Material Solutions Group,” said Glen Raven CEO Leib Oehmig.…

WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living has added Tracy Baumer as the company’s new director of Commercial Sales. In this position, Baumer will oversee and manage independent contract sales representatives and sales organizations to drive growth within the commercial market.

Baumer attained a bachelor’s degree in public relations and attended law school before stepping into her career in contract furniture sales. She began by developing new business and selling contract furniture for an office furniture dealership. Baumer has since worked in all aspects of the industry—as a manufacturer’s regional representative, a furniture franchise recruiter, and a manager and director at…

HIGH POINT, N.C. –  The International Casual Furnishings Association welcomes all dealers attending the Summer Casual Market Atlanta in mid-July to attend its favorite Retail Seminar + Think Tank on Sunday, July 14, the day before the official opening of the industry trade show. The afternoon session will provide a forum for store executives to network with peers and discuss challenging business issues.

The 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. event takes place in the 10th floor conference room – space 10-02 – in Building 1 at AmericasMart, and will open with a networking lunch at 1:00 p.m. sponsored by FurnitureDealer.net. The…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Seven manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award. 

The seven companies were selected for ICFA’s Manufacturer Leadership Award after a call for online nominations in April among ICFA’s membership. This year’s honorees include Berlin Gardens, Castelle, Ebel, Inc., Frankford Umbrellas, Jensen Outdoor, Telescope Casual Furniture and Tuuci.

The finalists were selected based on the overall design and quality of their products, along with their merchandising, customer service, ethics, communications and trade relations. Company profiles of the finalists will be distributed to ICFA…