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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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Housing Starts Up Almost 30%
On December 19, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WASHINGTON, DC - A report released this week from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed a jump of almost 30% in housing starts. Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,091,000. This is 22.7% (±13.2%) above the revised October estimate…
Crucial Cleaning Accessories Can Boost Sales
On December 19, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WATERFORD, WI – Dealers looking to boost accessory sales can rely on cleaning kits for customers who wish to protect prized outdoor living products. FLITZ has a new Outdoor Living Care Kit to clean and protect multiple finishes and fabrics with a SPF of 50 to keep them looking “showroom…
Informative Infographic from SCHOTT North America Highlights Benefits of Wood Stoves
On December 17, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ELMSFORD, NY - Patio and hearth dealers looking to illustrate the benefits of modern wood stoves can now point customers to an informative infographic, courtesy of SCHOTT North America.
The infographic (click here to see full graphic online) details the benefits of efficient wood stoves in an easy-to-read…
New Portable Gas Connector Allows Homeowners to Reposition Outdoor Gas Appliances
On December 13, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
EXPORT, PA - Dormont’s newest portable gas connector allows homeowners to easily connect, move, and reposition natural gas appliances around any outdoor living space.
“This is a growing trend—people using their outdoor living space for entertainment,” said Scott John, product manager for Dormont. “Our new portable gas connector allows…
Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2014
On December 11, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 5, 2013 – Designers take heed. Pantone, an X-Rite company, has named PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid as its color of the year for 2014.
“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches…
