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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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Housing Startups See Jump Over Last Year
On July 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
As reported in Immortal News and elsewhere, housing starts rose last month—a 26.6% jump over the same period last year. Permits rose by 30%.
According to reporter Victor Johnson (Immortal), both metrics amounted to eight-year highs, The NY Daily News placed apartment construction at its highest rate since November…
Gensun Casual Unveils Rain Padded Sling and More at Premarket Chicago
On July 19, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA - Gensun Casual Living introduced one of their largest new product offerings ever at the recent Premarket in Chicago. Retailers were shown two new collections, many new tables and accessories, new fabrics, a new finish and a new woven color.
Another new introduction from the Calif-based…
IMC Announces Management Changes in Las Vegas
On July 17, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - International Market Centers today announced the retirement of Craig Staack, vice president of Home Furnishings leasing for International Market Centers (IMC) – Las Vegas.
A furniture industry veteran, Staack has spent much of his career in executive management with top companies Lane Home Furnishings, Sealy and…
Clinton W. Blevins joins California Outdoor Concepts
On July 17, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSTIN, CA - California Outdoor Concepts tapped Clinton W. Blevins as its new Vice President of Business Development. A graduate of Chapman University, Blevins spent the past 7 years as a senior sales executive with the Los Angeles Angels Baseball team, after spending the previous three years with the Anaheim…
National Hammock Day is Coming
On July 16, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GREENVILLE, NC - July 4th has come and gone, but there is another Independence Day coming. July 22nd is National Hammock Day – yes, it’s a real holiday. It’s the perfect observance to declare your independence from s-t-r-e-s-s.
“Simply march out into your backyard, settle into your hammock and relax.…
