The Wood and Pellet stove Tax Credit has been Extended for Qualifying Purchases in 2015 and 2016
On December 23, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ARLINGTON, VA - The wood and pellet stove tax credit was officially extended last week when President Obama signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029) on Friday, Dec 18, 2015.
As previously reported, the bill reauthorizes, among other credits, the Sec. 25C tax credit for non-business energy property. Included in this section is the 10 percent tax credit, capped at $300, for residential biomass stoves that are at least 75 percent efficient. The bill did not change any aspects of the tax credit, only moving the expiration date of the credit from December 31, 2014 to December 31,…
Summer Classics to Open New Future Concept Home Store in Chicago
On December 23, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PELHAM, AL - Leading furniture brands Summer Classics and Gabby will combine in a new luxury concept store in Chicago called SC Home on March 4, 2016. “You’ve never seen anything like this,” says CEO Bew White. “We are obsessed with design, and relentless attention to detail.”
Chris Hutchens, creative director, says: “We manufacture our furniture from concept to sale. I am sure everyone will find a design that resonates no matter what his or her sense of style. Gabby offers classic and transitional styles that are fashion forward and never grow old.”
New licensee and store manager, Bruce Erickson…
DEDON’s Daybed by Richard Frinier Wins Interior Design Mag Award
On December 21, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NEW YORK - The DEDON ORBIT XXL rotating daybed and lounger, created by indoor/outdoor home furnishings and textiles designer Richard Frinier, was recently identified as the “best outdoor furniture design over the past decade” after winning a “Best of Year - Best in 10” award from Interior Design magazine.
To heighten the anticipation of the magazine celebrating its tenth year of bestowing their coveted Best of Year design awards to the best of the best in product design and also architectural and interior design projects, Interior Design presented a new category of design awards along with their very popular…
Tropitone Reveals Redesigned Websites
On December 17, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
IRVINE, CA - The Tropitone Furniture Co Inc has redesigned websites for its Tropitone® and Tropitone® Valora™ brands. Both contract and residential versions of the websites now boast a clean, modern design, yet are still great sources for product information.
Working with long-time partner Schraff, an integrated communications agency, Tropitone Furniture Company has updated the websites in response to design trends and demands for certain functions. Demetrius Linebarger, senior marketing manager describes, “End users utilize digital methods to make their purchase decisions and our objective is to provide a comprehensive, efficient resource for them.”
The home pages of the…
Las Vegas Market Reports Casual Temporaries Near Sell-Out for Winter Event
On December 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - At Winter Las Vegas Market, Jan 24-28, 2016, approximately 30 new outdoor companies will showcase a variety of furniture, décor and accessories on the 13th floor of Building C.
The 13th floor offers a comprehensive presentation of temporary outdoor exhibitors. In tandem with the 12th floor of Building C, these two floors represent a collective 250,000 square feet of showroom space dedicated exclusively to everything trending in the outdoor category.
“We’re seeing more and more companies sign on following the successful launch of our dedicated casual space at Summer Market,” said Ryan Mahoney, vice president of…
2016 International Pool / Spa / Patio / Expo Issues Call For Presentations
On December 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS – December 14, 2015 – The 2016 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo [PSP] has issued a Call for Presentations to all educators, consultants and specialists from around the world who want to share their knowledge and business expertise as presenters for the educational conference program.
Taking place Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2016, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, the educational conference program presents the latest trends in the pool, spa and backyard industry designed to help attendees increase their bottom line and expand their technical knowledge.
Seeking expert…
DEDON’s ORBIT XXL Daybed, by Richard Frinier, Wins Interior Design Award
On December 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NEW YORK - The DEDON ORBIT XXL rotating daybed and lounger created by indoor/outdoor home furnishings and textiles designer Richard Frinier was recently identified as the “best outdoor furniture design over the past decade” after winning a “Best of Year - Best in 10” award from Interior Design magazine.
To heighten the anticipation of the magazine celebrating its tenth year of bestowing their coveted Best of Year design awards to the best-of-the-best in product design and also architectural and interior design projects, Interior Design added a new category of design awards along with their very popular Best of Year…
Hatteras Hammocks Quilted Hammock
On December 10, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GREENVILLE, NC - Hatteras Hammocks® Quilted Hammocks are two layers of industry-leading fabric lockstitched over a 1-inch-thick center of plush, nonabsorbent polyester fiberfill batting to create 18 individual cushions that run the entire length of the hammock bed.
The fabric bed is framed by two spreader bars of richly hued, deeply grained South American cumaru, among the hardest, prettiest woods on Earth. Often called Brazilian teak, cumaru naturally ages to silver-gray. Chains and hanging hardware are rust-resistant zinc-plated steel.
