The Companion Group hired David Collins as a sales manager. Collins is managing key retail accounts, including department stores and housewares retailers such as Macy’s and Crate & Barrel.

Sarah Farrar, sales director, says, “David has experience as a manufacturer and a buyer, so he has the benefit of…

A new look and feel for the Sunbrella® brand that showcases the design appeal of the legendary performance fabric will launch globally, across all markets, this year. Hal Hunnicutt, vice president of marketing, says, “Textiles are an important ingredient in great product design. Sunbrella has evolved to combine our advanced…

Village Green (Rockford, Illinois) received the Apollo Award in the singlestore category, while ABSCO Fireplace and Patio (Birmingham and Pelham, Alabama) received the prestigious award in the multistore category. The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and…

At Casual Market Chicago, the Lillian B. Winchester Best of Show Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association went to Gloster’s Grand Weave seating. In addition, Gloster’s Grand Weave was selected for the Lilly Award in the outdoor-furniture category. TUUCI’s Equinox cabana received the Lilly Award for outdoor accents.

For the fifth year in a row, OW Lee received the Manufacturer of the Year Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) at Casual Market Chicago. These manufacturers of outdoor furnishings were also named as 2016 finalists for the prestigious award: Brown Jordan, Castelle, Gloster, Jensen Leisure Furniture, Lloyd…