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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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Glass-Ceramics Add Sizzle, Operation BBQ Cooks Up Disaster Relief
On March 23, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Two thirds of grillers want a glass window in their next barbeque, and 64 percent of backyard barbecue aficionados consider a glass lid a must-have feature in their grill. That’s what SCHOTT, the international technology group, found through two consumer studies with upwards of 400 total…
In Memoriam - Jim McLean of Napoleon Products
On March 22, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BARRIE, ON - Canada-based Napoleon Products released the following message this morning regarding the passing of Jim McLean.
It is with deepest sympathy that we share the passing of our associate, coach/mentor and friend, Jim McLean, vice president of Sales, Grills Division. Jim began leading the Grills team at…
American Fireglass™ Wins Patent Case Against Moderustic
On March 21, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAKE ELSINORE, CA - American Fireglass, manufacturer of fireplace/fire pit glass and related burner products, has successfully completed its Inter Partes Reexamination of Moderustic’s core U.S. Patent No. 7,976,360 (the “Core Patent”) before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Court of Appeals for the…
Homecrest Launches New Mobile and Tablet-Friendly Website
On March 18, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Homecrest Outdoor Living recently launched a new mobile and tablet-responsive website to enhance the online experience for their customers. The website redesign has an updated layout and new features that will allow users to easily navigate the site, view photos of Homecrest’s beautiful collections, and gather useful product information and…
Summer Classics Home Grand Opening in Highland Park
On March 17, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Summer Classics HOME celebrated the grand opening of its new generation of licensed home furnishings stores on March 11th in the heart of Highland Park. In December, furniture brands retailer, Summer Classics Home announced the new combination indoor and outdoor luxury furniture store in Chicago called SC Home.…
