CHICAGO - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif, earned their fifth straight Manufacturer of the Year Award win at the ICFA Apollo Awards on Thursday, September 22nd. The event was full of excitement as manufacturers and specialty stores gathered to…

ORLANDO, FL - Shawn Clark is the inventor/founder of Firetainment. Shawn came up with the idea one day when he was looking a Chinese made fire pit table that he asked to repair/assemble.

He noticed not only the poor quality of material / components but the fire pit table…

ARLINGTON, VA - Throughout October, National Fireplace Month, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association is helping consumers prepare for the height of fireplace––and freestanding stove––season by emphasizing fireplace safety and promoting cleaner burning appliances. The crispness of fall air is a reminder that the colder weather and holidays are coming,…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Specialty textile manufacturer Phifer Incorporated is pleased to announce the promotion of Monica Thornton to director of design.

With more than 24 years in the outdoor fabric arena, Thornton possesses a vast, in-depth knowledge of the industry and its global evolution over the last 20 years.…

CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers this week at a gala awards celebration during the Casual Market Chicago.

All segments of the industry gathered at the Chicago Field Museum Thursday, Sept. 22, to recognize manufacturing and retailing excellence, spotlight top product…