ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – August 22, 2023 – Brown Jordan Inc. today announced that Ben Collins has been named division president of its namesake brand, Brown Jordan. In his new role, Collins will have full oversight of the Brown Jordan brand with particular focus on strategic operations, planning, sales and profitability, marketing, retail operations, and product design. His start date is September 18, 2023.

“Ben’s deep industry expertise makes him the perfect choice to helm Brown Jordan,” said Jerome Griffith, president & CEO, Brown Jordan Inc. “His entrepreneurial experience and background in luxury and product distribution will make him…

ATLANTA – ANDMORE will host 9 design-driven, educational sessions covering topics such as design, color and category trends across its two Atlanta campuses – AmericasMart Atlanta and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC)— in September. AmericasMart’s Fall Market and the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA’s) Outdoor Design Days run September 18 – 20 and DISCOVER ADAC runs September 19 – 21.

“This September, ANDMORE offers buyers three concurrent sourcing and shopping opportunities, with the new Outdoor Design Days augmenting the popular Fall Market at AmericasMart and DISCOVER ADAC,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE CMO. “Throughout our two Atlanta campuses, we…

BALDWIN PARK, CA -  Treasure Garden, award-winning designer and manufacturer of shade products and outdoor accessories, announces the introduction of the Aspen base. Set to debut in 2024, the Aspen base has a sleek design and exceptional functionality.

“Our team has designed a market base that offers both practicality and style,” said Benjamin Ma, vice president, Treasure Garden. “Suitable for both hospitality and residential applications, the Aspen is a great addition to the Treasure Garden and Shademaker brands.”

With its 120 lbs. steel construction, the Aspen provides stability for holding market umbrellas in outdoor environments. In addition, the incorporation…

LAKEVILLE, MN - Hearth and Home Technologies® has launched its latest stove brand, Forge & Flame. The Forge & Flame brand will serve as the master brand, under which Vermont Castings®, Quadra-Fire® and Harman®—the three brands that comprise the stove business unit—will operate.

As a single entity, with a portfolio of iconic brands, Forge & Flame will enable the HHT stove business unit to streamline and simplify the stove purchase experience and comprehensively promote the category. With enhanced educational resources, a stronger, more united marketing presence and a unified go-to-market strategy, Forge & Flame will be better positioned to…

BLOOMINGTON, MN - Memphis Wood Fire Grills recently introduced the Memphis Elevate™. The Memphis Elevate brings a new twist on traditional mid-priced pellet grills. Breaking out of the barrel look dominant in the pellet industry, the Memphis Elevate brings an angular, future-forward vision to this versatile cooking appliance.

Offering a temperature range from 180 – 600 degrees and higher, with up to 1,079 sq. in.  of grilling surface, this grill provides the features and technology to cook any meal on one grill.  The Memphis Elevate has the ability to smoke, grill, roast, bake, braise and even sear in the Direct…

SOLI’s Air Canopy is an innovative, lightweight and portable shade canopy that self-inflates in two minutes. The SOLI Air Canopy is extremely lightweight (17 pounds), allowing for added portability and effortless set-up. It is roughly half the weight of traditional canopies.

Portable: The SOLI Air Canopy is lightweight and can be easily carried by one person in the included oversized backpack tote.

Protection: Crafted to protect consumers from the elements, the SOLI Air Canopy blocks 98% of the sun’s rays (UVA + UVB), while also being water resistant (not waterproof.) Designed in a sturdy aerodynamic shape, the SOLI…

BELLEVILLE, IL - Empire Group, the parent company of Empire Comfort Systems has acquired all of the operating assets of Canadian Heating Products, Inc. (dba Montigo Fireplaces) of Langley, British Columbia, Canada (Montigo).

The acquisition furthers Empire Group’s commitment to the Hearth industry, allows for expanded presence in the western states, and entry in to the custom fireplace market. “We look forward to our companies working together to offer our customers more diverse products and services,” said Nick Bauer, 4th generation president of Empire. “Very rarely does 1 plus 1 equal 3, but with little crossover in products and…

BALDWIN PARK, CA – Treasure Garden recently named Ariel Biscan as its 2023 Sales Representative of the Year. The award was presented to the Upper Midwest representative during a corporate function held during the inaugural Casual Market in Atlanta, GA, July 9, 2023. The awards recognize excellence in sales, territory development, and new customer category growth.

Ariel Biscan was named Treasure Garden’s Sales Representative of the Year for her outstanding performance representing the shade brand in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. She began working for Treasure Garden in August 2010 with her father Michael Biscan. When he retired in January 2016,…