For the 13th time (and seventh year in a row), Treasure Garden has been recognized by retailer members of the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) with the Manufacturer Leadership Award in the shade category. Presented during Casual Market Chicago, the award recognizes overall manufacturing and customer-service excellence.

Margaret Chang, president…

The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ (OGC) has announced a new logo. Hilary Mays, marketing-content specialist, says, “As we continue to evolve and innovate, our brand must grow with us.” For the past year, the company has worked to refresh the brand, and this new logo is the final step in that…

Coyote Outdoor Living (Dallas, Texas) has joined Nationwide Marketing Group, a buying/marketing organization for independent retailers. The new alignment expands Coyote’s access to independent retailers.

Jim Ginocchi, president of Coyote, says, “Coyote is pleased to join Nationwide as its new vendor partner. Outdoor living is an exciting and promising growth…

Phifer Inc. has promoted Monica Thornton to the position of director of design. With more than 24 years’ experience in the outdoor -fabric arena, Thornton possesses in-depth knowledge of the industry and its global evolution. She has been employed as senior designer at Phifer for the past three years and…

Phifer Inc.’s Color Box of furniture-fabric samples is now available in three customized options. The compilation previously contained swatches of both GeoBella®indoor/outdoor high-performance cushion fabrics and Phifertex®outdoor sling fabrics, but is now available in cushion- or sling-only options as well. Unveiled each fall, the Color Box presents the year’s new…