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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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From Competitor to Ally – How Joe Traeger Eventually Joined Dansons
On October 02, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PHOENIX - Louisiana Grills (Dansons, USA) announced last month that the original founder of the pellet grill, Joe Traeger, had joined the Thiessen family at Dansons to elevate the Louisiana Grills brand and product portfolio. In this partnership, Traeger will be developing new pellet grilling products alongside Louisiana Grills founder…
“Made in the Americas” CASTELLE Will Not Be Impacted By Tariffs That Went Into Effect on Sept 24
On October 01, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Effective Monday, Sept 24th, a 10% tariff was placed on furniture products imported from China; resulting in price increases for the vast majority of the casual furnishings market. However, retailers of Castelle, manufactured completely in Costa Rica, will see no increase on Castelle product as these…
Casual Industry Celebrates Excellence With 2018 Award Winners
On September 28, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a gala awards celebration during Casual Market Chicago.
All segments of the industry gathered at the Swissotel Chicago Wednesday, September 27, to recognize manufacturing and retailing excellence, spotlight…
European Home Offers Eight Tips for Breaking Up a Large Wall with a Fireplace
On September 26, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Too often the solution to a large wall is an even larger fireplace. It’s true, you don’t want your fireplace to feel swallowed up by a space but a gargantuan fire comes with its own issues such as: excessive heat, fuel consumption as well as the inflated up-front cost for…
International Market Centers Names Jennifer Muna, CEM, as GM, Tradeshows
On September 24, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS — International Market Centers has named Jennifer Muna, CEM, as the general manager of Tradeshows. In the newly created position, Muna will be responsible for the overall management, business activities, strategies, leadership, oversight and overall direction for Event Management, Exhibitor Services, Guest Services, and Contract Partners for the…
