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Patio & Hearth Products Report is a trade publication for owners and managers of specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill, outdoor-kitchen and outdoor-living products.
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Casual Market Atlanta Previews Full Programming Lineup and Buyer Amenities Ahead of Fall 2026 Market
On September 04, 2026, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ATLANTA — Casual Market Atlanta returns September 15–18, 2026 to AmericasMart Atlanta, bringing outdoor furnishings buyers a four-day sourcing event produced by ANDMORE and the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). The marketplace, held alongside AmericasMart’s Fall Market, brings together permanent showrooms and the Outdoor Living Expo with a full week…
Three Birds Casual Debuts Atelier Modular Table System
On September 03, 2026, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ALBION, IN – Three Birds Casual recently introduced Atelier, an innovative modular approach to dining, engineered around giving designers, dealers, and homeowners greater flexibility in creating tables suited to individual spaces and styles.
Rather than offering a single predetermined table design, Atelier separates the table into two elements: Surface…
Casual Comfort by Trubuilt Acquires Artifex Designs
On September 01, 2026, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Casual Comfort, an outdoor furniture line manufactured by Trubuilt Outdoors, has acquired Artifex Designs. The acquisition expands Casual Comfort’s product capabilities and strengthens the resources it can provide to its dealer network.
“We are proud to welcome Artifex Designs into the Casual Comfort family,” said…
Ultrafabrics Releases New Research Examining Upholstery’s Role in Seating Comfort
On August 21, 2026, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NEW YORK - Ultrafabrics has released findings from comparative testing conducted by the FILK Freiberg Institute in Germany, an independent, accredited research institute specializing in flexible polymer materials. The testing examines how upholstery contributes to seating comfort across 11 physical performance parameters, including softness, flexibility, heat transfer, thermal resistance and…
Sunbrella and United Fabrics Collaborate
On August 19, 2026, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
The latest collaboration between Sunbrella and United Fabrics has yielded the Farmer’s Market Collection, available exclusively to designers and the trade beginning Aug. 19.
Inspired by the color, texture, and charm of a summer farmer’s market, the collection features five patterns – Grove, Market Stripe, Summer Plaid, and Kudos…
