MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyTM has hired Gregg Achman as its new vice president of Engineering. His position will focus on overseeing the new product process including research, technical services, and quality control.

“As a leader, I hope to use my experiences to continue growing the business,” Achman…

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Shayla Copas, national award-winning interior designer and author of Four Season of Entertaining announces the launch of an additional brand to her growing line up. The Hive Marketing and Public Relations is a boutique marketing and public relations firm specializing in the branding and promotion of…

BALDWIN PARK CA –  Shademaker, a line of umbrellas for restaurants, resorts, country clubs and high end residential designers, has redesigned its website at www.shademakerusa.com, featuring a cleaner and more contemporary design. The website includes visual enhancements to deliver a more engaging user-friendly experience and allow visitors to easily find…

Hart & Cooley LLC, a manufacturer of air distribution products, announced today its ownership has transferred from Johnson Controls International plc to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a Miami-based global private equity firm.

H.I.G. is investing in Hart & Cooley to make them an independent entity once again…

—by Rachael Pritz, RB Retail & Service Solutions

Aside from outstanding customer service, hearth and home professionals agree that great deals help lure customers back into the retail store. Once someone owns a new wood stove, fireplace, BBQ or outdoor kitchen, it is important to stay top of mind with…