Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) today announced the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market will be held Sept. 20-23, 2012 at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, which is the casual industry’s leader in product exhibition and permanent showroom displays. The four-day market event will feature the trade’s top manufacturers, most innovative…

With gas and electric costs predicted to reach all-time highs this winter, now is a good time to provide your customers with options that will protect them from the cold and help them save their hard-earned cash.

A wood-burning…

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) has appointed Richard Ali as its Director of Government Affairs starting July 2, 2012. Mr. Ali, formerly with the lobbying firm Capital Action Network, brings a wealth of association lobbying to HPBA. “Rich’s extensive background in lobbying, federal legislative and regulatory activities and…

Homecrest Outdoor Living has announced the Access Sales Associates will represent Homecrest Outdoor Living in Northern California and Nevada. This dynamic team consists of three partners -Matt Maher, Chris Kjome and Nate Grimstvedt based out of Fairfield, California. Since 1990 this organization has been blanketing all facets of the geographic…

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has named Alexis Maklakoff as business manager for casual fabrics, responsible for merchandising, marketing and product support for the outdoor furniture market. Maklakoff reports to Suzie Roberts, vice president and business manager for…