Waterloo Gardens, the Philadelphia region’s premier garden and gift center, today announced it will be selling, and subsequently closing, its original store and garden center in Devon, Pa. at 136 Lancaster Avenue. It will consolidate operations to its larger and more spacious Exton, Pa. location at 200 North Whitford Road.

The sale and subsequent closing of the Devon location comes on the heels of the October 2011 passing of Linda LeBoutillier, who owned and operated the company together with her husband, Bo, after they purchased it from her parents in 1972. Waterloo Gardens, which just celebrated its 70th anniversary in…

Looking to make a statement in the contract and design industries, outdoor furniture manufacturer Oxford Garden will be debuting several new products at the upcoming Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas, marking the largest product expansion for the company since its beginning in 1997.

The introductions feature a new container-exclusive line entitled Vancouver, crafted from pre-weathered teak. In addition to Vancouver, Oxford Garden will be introducing wood alternative materials to its popular Travira Collection, as well as expanding the collection to include bar and bistro elements. Finally, the company will be releasing deep seating items to its Siena Collection.

“We…

The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Don Bottemiller and John Miles recipients of the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.

The two men, both of whom are retired from Homecrest Outdoor Living, will be honored at the casual furnishings industry’s annual awards gala to be held September 22, at the Field Museum in Chicago, during the 2012 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for individuals who have made exemplary…

Leaders from across the hospitality design world met in Las Vegas from May 15 to 17, 2012, at HD Expo to shape the future of their industry through discussion, demonstration, and collaboration. HD Expo is the industry’s premier trade show, providing attendees with the tools to succeed year-round in the ever-changing, ultra-competitive field of hospitality design. The 2012 show filled more than 250,000 square feet with the wares from more than 842 exhibitors and 7,500 attendees from across the globe.

“The energy found at this year’s show was palpable—from the enthusiasm of our exhibitors both new and experienced, to the…

Pilgrim Home & Hearth is pleased to announce the promotion of Doug Jenks to President of the 65 year old iconic organization effective June 1, 2012. Mr. Jenks brings over 25 years of hearth industry experience to the position and joined Pilgrim Home & Hearth six years ago while serving as Vice President prior to his promotion. 

Mr. Jenks brings a wealth of experience to the position including; specialty hearth retailing, product development, international sales and strategic market planning while working for Whitfield and Lennox Hearth Products 15 years prior to joining Pilgrim in 2006. Doug…

Woodard, an innovative leader in the outdoor furniture industry, is being featured in a major exhibition sponsored by the Shiawassee Art Center in Owosso, MI. As an American-based, pioneering manufacturer of wrought iron, aluminum and all-seasons wicker outdoor furniture, Woodard is being honored and recognized for its important and historical contributions to the American furniture industry for the past 146 years.

Focusing on Woodard’s time-honored tradition of quality and innovation, the exhibit will run for 2 months from June 1 – July 29 on the main floor of the Shiawassee Art Center in Owosso, MI and will display three centuries…

RH Peterson Company, a leading manufacturer of premium gas grills and gas logs, announced today that industry veteran Robert J. Dischner has joined the company as vice president of marketing. In this role, Dischner will develop and lead marketing strategies that will drive the company’s continued growth in the years ahead.

“We’re thrilled to announce that Robert Dischner has joined Peterson, stated Leslie S. Bortz, president. “Bob is a terrific addition to our management team.  With more than 30 years of fireplace experience, Dischner brings seasoned marketing skills and unique talent in new product development. His intelligence, reasoning capacity, and…

Imagine a decline in healthcare cost inflation, reduction in drowning tragedies, improved qualities of life and health, all contributing to industry growth. This can be achieved, according to the National Swimming Pool Foundation® if we simply teach more and more people of all ages to swim. The non-profit, philanthropic organization is launching the Step Into Swim ™ Campaign this year, in an effort to improve public health and reduce drowning. The 10-year campaign will initially partner with nine organizations that teach children, adults, and minority populations…