Solas Introduces New Vent Free Products
On June 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WEST LEBANON, NH - Three new wall mount vent free gas fireplaces from Solas offer a contemporary fire to complement the New Hampshire-based company’s range of direct vent wall mount units.
The simple, low-cost solution brings warmth and new ambiance to homes or commercial settings.
• No framing or venting required
• Vent free fireplaces are easy to install in showrooms for display.
• Vent free fireplaces serve as auxiliary heat sources for homes; no need to renovate.
Solas vent free wall mount units have been approved to mount directly on combustible surfaces. The…
Walpole and Sroka Team Up for 2015 DC Design House
On June 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WALPOLE, MA – Walpole Outdoors, a manufacturer and distributor of architectural landscape products and structures, and Sroka Designs, a Washington D.C.-based interior design firm, have teamed up to create a high-end outdoor entertainment space for the 2015 D.C. Design House.
Skip Sroka, owner and founder of Sroka Designs, was tasked to transform the home’s outdoor brick terrace into a luxury entertaining space. When specifying products for the project, Sroka immediately turned to Walpole Outdoors for a custom-designed architectural structure to be the focal point of the outdoor area.
“I have used Walpole over the past two decades to…
Flanders, Homsy to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
On June 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - Dudley Flanders and Buzz Homsy will receive the International Casual Furnishings Association’s (ICFA) 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. Flanders founded Lloyd Flanders with his father, Don, in 1982, and Homsy is co-owner and founder of California Backyard, a five-store retail operation based in Sacramento, Calif.
Flanders started working for Flanders Manufacturing immediately following his graduation from college in 1974. The Fort Smith, Ark.-based case goods company was founded by his father and mother in 1954 and sold to Riverside Furniture in 1969. A year later they founded Flanders Industries after purchasing a metal outdoor and commercial furniture…
Apollo Award Finalists Named
On June 22, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) finalists for the 2015 Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.
Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and a commitment to customer service. The ICFA membership will vote via an online ballot for a winner in each of two categories later this summer. Finalists will be honored and the winners announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on Sept 18 at The Field Museum during the Casual Market Chicago.
Finalists in the 2015 competition include:
Single Store Category
AuthenTeak, Atlanta
Hill Company, Philadelphia
Phifer Kicks Off Summer with Myrtle Collection
On June 22, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Phifer’s new Summer Myrtle collection features an emphasis on color combinations influenced by hues of blue and green. Deep peacock and spring green marry in this lush, refined and lively color grouping. Inspired by all things organic and conjuring images of hand-glazed pottery, this serene palette helps create a relaxing environment poolside or patio.
The Summer Myrtle collection from Phifer’s Designed Fabrics features plush, 100 % recyclable GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics and sleek, sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics. Made from recycled yarns, GeoBella indoor/outdoor performance fabrics offer the soft, touchable texture and comfort of indoor furniture yet are built…
Solair® Shade Solutions Revitalize Hauser’s Patio Furniture Store
On June 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SAN DIEGO - It is common for Hauser’s Patio general manager Jeremy Hodges to see familiar faces perusing the San Diego furniture store. “Having been in business for 52 years, we are selling to the second generation of our customers who come in because their parents purchased furniture from us,” he says.
As the only locally owned and operated patio store in the California city known for its sunny weather, Hauser’s Patio http://www.hauserspatio.com/ takes pride in providing customer service and support for years after the initial product is purchased. The store currently supports around twenty different manufacturers…
2015 Residential Broadloom from Couristan Makes its Debut
On June 18, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LEE, NJ - Couristan is back with its Telluride offering, featuring:
• Pile: 100% Heat-Set Courtron Polypropylene
• Weave: Face-to-Face Woven Wilton Shag
• Width: 13 feet, 2 inches (4 meters)
Merchandising includes:
• 13 x 18 and 24 x 36 Boards
• 13.5 x 18 and 27 x 18 Cut Samples
The new offerings are part of an 89-year tradition which has seen the Couristan brand been revered as an icon of style and quality for its area rugs, wall-to-wall carpeting and custom floorcovering fashions.
Founded in 1926 by brothers…
Pride Family Brands Unveils Luxury Outdoor Collections with Villa Bianca
On June 18, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Villa Bianco, the first of the six handcrafted luxury outdoor furnishing collections being introduced by Pride Family Brands for 2016, features classical styling with open design details. To be introduced at the casual industry’s Preview Market in Chicago in July, Villa Bianca will include deep seating, crescent seating, and cushion and sling dining.
With the introduction of the Villa Bianca, Pride Family Brands begins the roll-out of its 2016 collections of luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings and accessories. Villa Bianca is handcrafted with classical features incorporating flowing lines and an open profile.
Pride Family…
