Longtime Empire sales representative Al Bradtke, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, at the age of 98.

Bradtke served as a Navy SeaBee during World War II. He worked for Whirlpool for more than 18 years before…

As we begin the process of making the Young Guns as great as we can possibly make it, we want to take a step back to say thanks to the people that have gotten us to this point: Jack Goldman, the President & CEO of HPBA, Rodge Holland, the Chairman…

The new the new Dave Lennox Signature® collection Rhapsody™ direct-vent fireplace by Lennox Hearth Products (LHP), Nashville, Tennessee, won a 2012 Vesta Award in the Hearth Products: Gas Products category at HPBExpo (held in Atlanta, Georgia, in March). With a best-in-class design featuring contemporary styling elements, the Rhapsody direct-vent fireplace…

The Merchandise Mart, the world’s largest commercial building and epicenter of fine design, announced that in the coming months a thoughtful reconfiguration of the Mart’s casual outdoor furnishing floors will commence, offering designers and buyers a more enjoyable, seamless experience while shopping the superb showroom offerings.

Currently shoppers must visit…

Z-Line Designs, a leading manufacturer of contemporary home office and home entertainment furniture products, has named Justin Smith as vice president of sales for its newly established leather furniture division. Smith will oversee the launch of the company’s leather furniture line at this month’s High Point Market.

Smith joins Z-Line…