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Home Prices Still On the Rise
U.S. housing prices are on the rise for the sixth month straight, which is the latest sign that the housing market is on the road to recovery. For more on this story, click on this link.
International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market Reports Positive Feedback
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) announced today positive feedback about the attendance at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, which was held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Ill., September 20-23. Show management reported strong attendance of qualified buyers, retailers and other industry professionals who were placing orders onsite.
…Preview of New Product Gallery and Trends to be Showcased at Casual Show
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) today released a special preview of the upcoming International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market’s New Product Gallery and innovative product and style trends that will be seen at the market event later this month.
The New Product Gallery will present a wide range of casual…
Ron McArthur appointed President of Napoleon® Fireplaces and Napoleon® Gourmet Grills
Napoleon® Fireplaces and Napoleon® Gourmet Grills (Napoleon Group of Companies) today announced that Ron McArthur has been named President of the Napoleon Group of Companies.
Over the past 35 years, the Canadian fireplace, barbecue, and heating and cooling manufacturer has expanded into a successful North American company with a growing…
Shade Sail Design Capability Added to Awning Composer by Tri Vantage
Tri Vantage®, in collaboration with Meliar Design, has added elements of MPanel Shade Designer software to Awning Composer, enabling users to create 3-D shade sail models for visualizing the effects of shade sails on outdoor spaces.
“Connections between our two programs will allow users to easily create…