Glen Raven recently introduced an updated operating structure that creates even greater focus on each of the key fabric markets it serves.

The company has combined its fabric brands, including Sunbrella®, GlenGuard®, Dickson®, Sur Last® and others, under a new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group.

Within the group, the company has created new business units tailored to serve specific markets.  David Swers, president of the new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group, will oversee the group, and its new business units will be led by experienced Glen Raven executives:
• Suzie Roberts, VP/GM Furnishings Business Unit, will lead the…

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association announced the hiring of its new president and CEO. After an extensive search, the HPBA search committee unanimously selected Jill McClure to replace Jack Goldman, who retired after 22 years with the organization.

Jill McClure joins HPBA after serving as chief executive officer for the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations since 2017. She led external outreach and internal operations for the national retail trade association, including the convention and trade show, PAC, charitable foundation, and an award-winning magazine.

Previously, McClure served as chief operating officer of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association…

Ronald Jacob Couri, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on March 1, 2023, at the age of 70. His family, friends, and employees are all deeply saddened by his passing.

Born on October 8, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York, to George Jacob Couri and Eleanor Veronica Shehab, Couri grew up in Dyker Heights with his three brothers, George, Robert, and Steven. He attended Poly Prep Country Day School, class of 1970, where he lettered in wrestling and lacrosse. He continued his education at Villanova and Temple universities, earning a business degree in 1974.

Tangent Technologies LLC announced an all-new beautiful woodgrain pattern for its sustainable recycled HDPE lumber— Seashell. A new look for spring, this color brings fresh opportunity for the outdoor furniture market and other industries that rely on the strength and sustainability of recycled plastic lumber and the aesthetics of natural wood. This woodgrain pattern works beautifully in coastal settings as well as offering a contemporary look for the backyard patio.

“Over the last several years, we have worked very hard to create products which will move the overall appearance and visual element of plastic lumber closer to wood and…

It’s no secret fire can help people relax. But can it actually help them age better? New research suggests the answer is yes.

Napoleon, a leading manufacturer of fireplaces, partnered with the University of Illinois and University of Alabama to study the health impacts of fire. There is a common sentiment that firelight is relaxing and that relaxed people are healthier. Napoleon set out to explore what the true impacts of fire are on wellness.

“Of the four natural elements of our world— earth, air, water, and fire—everyone who owns a home has an opportunity to experience the…

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – Brown Jordan Inc. announced today that after 18 years of distinguished service, Gene J. Moriarty will be retiring later this year as president and chief executive officer. BJI is a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT.

Through a portfolio of six brands, during Mr. Moriarty’s tenure, BJI emerged as a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of indoor and outdoor furniture serving both commercial and consumer markets. His leadership, operating expertise, and business acumen have effectively positioned the Company for a new phase of growth.

“On behalf of…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – “I talk a lot. But I wouldn’t have been CEO for the past 22 years if I didn’t listen carefully and ask the right questions,” said Kathy Juckett, recipient of the 2023 International Casual Furnishings Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

An avid horse lover, as a teen she wanted to be a veterinarian until weighing her desire for a large family against the demands of that career. Never planning to, she joined the family business, Telescope Casual Furniture, in Granville, N.Y., after college.

Kathy’s great-grandfather, Henry J.W. Vanderminden Sr., founded the company over…

As an ode to the great outdoors, Elmira Stove Works, a manufacturer of premium vintage-style appliances and woodburning cookstoves, presents Mountain Views as their latest curated color collection. The Mountain Views Collection was inspired by the majestic Rocky Mountains, stretching across the western United States and into Canada.

The collection consists of four hues: Douglas Fir, Alpine Lake, Azure Sky, and Sandstone, available as custom color options for Elmira’s Northstar and Heritage product lines.

Douglas Fir is a rich, deep green reminiscent of the lush forests encapsulating the Rocky Mountains. Alpine Lake, a beautiful milky turquoise blue, is as…