Forty-Plus New Designs at Elaine Smith
On August 12, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAKE PARK, FL - Featuring the latest color palettes and exclusive designs, the Elaine Smith 2016 Collection is now available online. The machine washable pillows resist rain, sun, and stains.
In 2003, Elaine Smith discovered textiles as lush as they were tough. Their fine fibers could withstand Mother Nature and human nature. Working with these fabrics, and inspired by her dual loves of exotic locales and natural wonders, Elaine created what is the world’s first and only line of outdoor luxury pillows.
Rich in color, lavish in detail, and of course, impervious to the elements, Elaine’s first outdoor…
True Residential 15-Inch Clear Ice Machine Produces 70 Pounds Per Day
On August 12, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
O’FALLON, MO - Officials at Missouri-based True Residential are touting the company’s 15-inch Clear Ice Machine as a “category-changing” undercounter unit capable of producing 70 pounds of ice per day, and storing up to 28 pounds. The product is the only 15-inch undercounter clear ice machine that qualifies for Energy Star.
The True Clear Ice Machine has a patented TruLumina Lighting System and is UL-rated for both indoor and outdoor use, making it a convenient and energy efficient appliance for the patio.
Couristan Plans Sept Savings Event for Dealers
On August 11, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LEE, NJ - From Sept 1-30, Couristan’s vast array of handmade and power-loomed area rugs will be available at their lowest dealer pricing of the year as part of the Fall 2015 Savings Event Program.
Enhanced with fresh new designs in all categories, the assortment showcases a wide range of high-end fashions in a variety of price points ideal for today’s cost-conscious consumers.
Giving added value to this savings event, packages provide additional discounts for bulk purchases that can revitalize showrooms with hot design trends.
Eldorado Stone Offers Mezzaluna Artisan Fire Bowl
On August 11, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SAN MARCOS, CA - At 48 inches in diameter, the Mezzaluna Fire Bowl is the latest addition in the Eldorado Outdoor portfolio. Its soft finish has the look and feel of genuine limestone, which adds tranquility and luxury to any patio. With its graceful and authentic appearance, the Mezzaluna provides a focal point for outdoor gatherings and is the perfect showpiece for luxury outdoor designs.
• Ships with CSA Approved Gas Components
• 65,000 BTU 12” Fire Ring
• Ships Ready for Installation to Fixed Piping
• Includes Black Lava Rock
• Easy Carry…
Veranda Classics Unveils Eco-friendly TerraFab at ICFA Preview Show
On August 09, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
SAVVY RETAILERS ATTENDING the ICFA Preview Show™in July were in search of remarkable and marketable products to attract consumers to showrooms in spring 2016. Those who found their way to Veranda Classics by Foremost discovered TerraFab—and, as Danny Jelley, senior vice president of product development, states, “Customers’ first reactions to the product are exactly the same as my own first impression: It looks real; this cannot be fake.”
Veranda Classics’ TerraFab precisely imitates the surface textures of wood, stone, concrete, leather, woven wicker, metal (including cast aluminum), and almost any other surface texture that can be form molded and…
Pride Family Brands Promotes Rory Rehmert and Welcomes Erwin Gremmer
On August 09, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
PRIDE FAMILY BRANDS (FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA) recently promoted Rory Rehmert to the position of senior vice president of sales and marketing and hired Erwin Gremmer as vice president of sales. With his promotion, Rehmert will continue to oversee the entire sales and marketing effort for the manufacturer, including coordination of the company’s independent-representative force.
Rehmert is a casual-furnishings veteran with more than 35 years of management experience in sales and marketing. He also has held multiple leadership positions within the casual industry, including chairing the board of directors for the International Casual Furnishings Association.
Gremmer will be responsible…
Flanders and Homsy to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
On August 09, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
DUDLEY FLANDERS AND BUZZ HOMSY have been named by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) as the 2015 recipients of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Flanders founded Lloyd Flanders with his father, Don, in 1982, and Homsy is co-owner and founder of California Backyard (Sacramento, California), a five-store retail operation.
Flanders started working for Flanders Manufacturing (Fort Smith, Arkansas) immediately following his graduation from college, in 1974. The case-goods company was founded by his parents in 1954 and sold to Riverside Furniture in 1969. A year later, they founded Flanders Industries, after purchasing a company that manufactured metal outdoor…
Veteran Retailer and Industry Leader Mary Fruehauf Dies
On August 09, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
MARY FRUEHAUF, PRESIDENT and owner of Fruehauf ’s Patio & Garden Center (Boulder, Colorado), died recently after a long battle with ovarian cancer. According to her colleagues, Fruehauf was a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate person.
She had been involved in the casual-furniture industry and had worked at Fruehauf ’s since her parents, Vic and Gretchen Fruehauf, started it in 1977. Over that time, with a lot of hard work, she grew Fruehauf ’s into the successful business that it is today.
She was highly engaged with the industry, serving in various roles in the Casual Furniture Retailers Association…
