Largest-Ever Summer Las Vegas Market Exceeds Expectations
On August 18, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - The largest-ever Las Vegas Market, highlighted by increases in new registrations and overall attendance (as well as expansion of leading showroom resources and the debut of five new resource destinations) exceeded buyer and supplier expectations August 2-6, 2015.
The Summer 2015 Market celebrated its 10th year with five launches: Casual/Outdoor on C12 and 13; gourmet housewares on C11, better home décor on C5; and the Pavilions at Las Vegas Market featuring DISCOVERIES, a new temporary exhibit venue with 90,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
“We set the bar high for our tenth anniversary this…
Tickets Available for ICFA Awards Gala
On August 17, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - The deadline for ordering tickets for the 2015 International Casual Furnishings Association Awards Gala has been extended through this week. The Sept 18 event will be held at the Field Museum in Chicago during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market.
The event gathers all segments of the outdoor furnishings industry together to recognize and celebrate top retail stores, manufacturers, sales representatives and product designs. Tickets for ICFA members can be ordered from the ICFA website, www.icfanet.org, for $65 per person or $600 for a table for 10.
Tickets for non-members are $85 per person or…
2015 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Releases Updated Mobile App
On August 17, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS - Attendees and exhibitors of the 2015 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo [PSP] are able to efficiently devise their trade show plan and schedule using the new mobile app, available now for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry users.
The mobile app is available free of charge and can be found by searching “PSP” in the Apple App Store or Google Play. BlackBerry and all other web browser-enabled phone users should point your mobile browser to http://app.core-apps.com/psp2015.
The PSP Expo mobile app offers…
New Kindling Cracker Is A Spark For Fire Enthusiasts
On August 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BURNSVILLE, MN – Northern Tool + Equipment, a supplier of high-quality tools and equipment, has acquired exclusive U.S. distribution rights for the Kindling Cracker, a key accessory for customers who enjoy a roaring fire.
The Kindling Cracker has a patented design that safely and efficiently creates the building block of great fires. It requires a user to only place a piece of wood inside a ring holding two solid pieces of cast iron and strike it with a blunt object like a mallet or another piece of wood. Moving blades or sharpened objects are no longer necessary.
Verde Collection from Phifer is an Ambiance Booster
On August 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - The peaceful garden-chic vibe of Phifer’s Graceful Verde Designed Fabrics Collection features the subtle color combination of soft, soothing verde and silvery taupe. This grouping boasts style and substance to make a statement that will jump out in a dealer showroom.
The Graceful Verde Collection – inspired by dried herbs and prairie grasses – highlights a selection of cushion and sling outdoor furniture fabrics adorned in sophisticated stripes and traditional florals joined by coordinating cornerstone solids.
Phifer’s Designed Fabrics—plush, 100% recyclable GeoBella® Indoor/Outdoor Cushion Fabrics and sleek, sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics—are available in an array…
New Grill and Drawer from American-Made and Family-Owned Dacor
On August 13, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - The Dacor Discovery® Outdoor Grills are available in 52- and 36-inch models, giving backyard chefs power and precision control. This line of quality stainless steel grills feature Dacor’s distinctive, professional-grade Epicure styling.
The Dacor Renaissance® 24-inch Indoor/Outdoor Warming Drawer integrates conveniently and easily into outdoor kitchens along with the Dacor 52- or 36-inch Outdoor Grills. The Renaissance Warming Drawer make it easy to keep grilled food, or even towels, toasty warm with precise temperature control.
American made, family-owned Dacor has been designing and manufacturing luxury kitchen appliances for three generations. Dacor provides a full line…
ICFA Industry Roundtables Offer Education and Networking
On August 13, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Plan to arrive one day early to Casual market Chicago. The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) will host its third annual industry roundtable from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 15, the day prior to the opening of Casual Market Chicago.
The event will include discussions of topics including:
• targeting younger customers;
• cutting costs and increasing the bottom line;
• best practices in marketing;
• transitioning online sales from your website;
• managing store growth/opening multiple locations; and
• handling transportation and logistics.
Of…
Summer Garden Party Shows Off Summer Classics’ 2016 Line
On August 13, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PELHAM, AL - Outdoor furniture manufacturer Summer Classics completed its 13th annual Garden Party event on Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015. For the first time at Summer Classics’ new headquarters, dealers from across the United States and Canada attended the event, which introduced the company’s newest product lines for the 2016 season.
This year’s event was titled Magic and it included two evening events with a seminar. Festivities included a dinner for over 200 attendees on Monday August 10, 2015 at 7 PM with a full cabaret show performed by entertainer Lonnie Parsons. The venue was the company’s stunning new…
