The Diethelm Keller Group has appointed Patrick Troy as president and CEO of DEDON US and Gloster US. In this new role, Troy will lead the sister companies with a strong focus on client experience and brand centric strategy while emphasizing a positive company culture.

The announcement is part of a strategic decision to share operational leadership and leverage synergies that will add value for clients of both brands. DEDON and Gloster will continue to operate independently of each other at their respective headquarters in North Carolina and Virginia. Troy will work directly with Diethelm Keller Premium Brands, who…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announced that marketing professional Siri Scott has joined the management team as director of Programs and Engagement.

“Siri’s extensive and multi-faceted experience in marketing strategy development and implementation and optimized customer engagement made her the ideal choice for this new position. She will help us enhance support and value for our current members while expanding our influence globally,” said ICFA Executive Director Jackie Hirschhaut.

Scott brings almost two decades of strategic marketing management experience to the trade organization, focusing on helping shareholders improve…

ATLANTA - In a move intended to support the needs of outdoor furnishings retailers and designers with a complete buying experience when it best suits the demands of their businesses, ANDMORESM and ICFA announce the expansion of the 2024 editions of Casual Market Atlanta with a significant new educational opportunity in July and the addition of temporary exhibits in September. Summer Casual Market Atlanta runs July 15 – 18 and Fall Casual Market runs September 16 – 18, at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“These updates to Casual Market Atlanta signal the embrace of AmericasMart Atlanta as the casual and…

NASHVILLE – Registration is underway for the 2024 HPBExpo, managed by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), bringing together decision-makers and their teams to learn about new technologies, regulations, and products at the largest industry event of the year—HPBExpo.

The in-person event will be held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, February 12-15, 2024, attracting more than 5,000 attendees representing over 1500 local, national, and international companies taking up over 82,000+ net square feet of exhibit space. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect at the music city and take in the Expo event highlights.

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WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living has added Jackie Prevette to their network of residential sales representatives. Prevette is an industry veteran and will provide sales leadership in North and South Carolina.

Prevette has worked in the casual furniture industry for more than 25 years, representing a variety of premium, high-quality manufacturers. Her passion for understanding and helping people has enabled her to build strong, long-lasting relationships with customers.

In the early 1990s, Prevette and her husband, Grady, established Prevette Marketing as multi-channel manufacturers’ sales representatives. She also spent a several-year stint in Arizona working with customers in…

COTO DE CAZA, CA - Richard and Catherine Frinier of the Richard Frinier Design Studio in California will be honored in 2024 by the International Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their long-time support of the City of Hope (COH).

The IHFI group originally formed in 1965 encompassing manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, suppliers and associated service providers and was one of the first industry-based chapters and premier fundraising groups to support the renown research and medical center.

Today, this tradition continues with the IHFIs annual fundraising campaign featuring the West Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament…

ATLANTA - For its second showing at the Atlanta Market, luxury outdoor furnishings manufacturer Sunset West, will open a larger showroom located on the sixth floor of AmericasMart in Building 1 (Space 6-A1). With nearly 5,000 square-feet of display space, the showroom is more than 65 percent larger than its previous space at the inaugural Casual Market in Atlanta.

“Last summer we were in a temporary space, which served us well, however, we’re excited to be expanding and relocating to the sixth floor of Building 1, which is more of a ‘destination’ for outdoor furnishings resources,” said Aliena Klaus Squire,…

VALENCIA, CA - Contemporary lifestyle brand Armen Living kicked off the new year by promoting Lee Honigsfeld to executive vice president and adding industry veteran Mike Cohen as new vice president of Sales – Retail Division. 

Kevin Kevonian, president of Armen Living, stated: “I couldn’t be happier with this exciting start to the new year, and to promote Lee to Executive Vice President. His contribution to our company is unparalleled. Through his exceptionally dedicated work, Lee has led our company to exponential growth over the last decade and I can’t wait to see what he and Michael will do…