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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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L. Frederic DuBois Died on January 29, 2014, at the Age of 98
On February 03, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ST. LOUIS - L. Frederic DuBois was a partner with Joseph Forshaw III at Forshaw of St. Louis from 1948 until 1974. He pioneered the sale of factory-built fireplaces to homebuilders in the Midwest, and was a co-founder of the Fireplace Institute, a forerunner of the HPBA.
He was…
NBBQA to Host Annual Conference in San Marcos, Texas
On January 28, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOUISVILLE, KY - The National BBQ Association will hold its annual conference in San Marco, Texas, from March 5-9, at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center. The conference, which attracts hundreds of BBQ experts and aspiring BBQ professionals, is a strategic combination of education, trade show,…
Newly Minted DK FURNITURE BRANDS Takes Shape
On January 23, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LUNEBURG, ZURICH - The owners of DEDON and GLOSTER furniture brands have partnered to form DK FURNITURE BRANDS Holding AG, with headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland.
Under DK FURNITURE BRANDS Holding AG, the German DEDON GmbH and the Swiss GLOSTER Furniture Holding AG, as they are already established, will continue…
Treasure Garden Introduces Rug Tower Display for 2014
On January 23, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Treasure Garden, long known for its outdoor umbrellas/shade and accessory products, has added an innovative display unit designed to augment sales of its recently introduced line of outdoor rugs.
The Rug Tower Display uses a minimum of floor space and is equipped with wheels for mobility, enabling high product…
Hanley Wood’s 2013 International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo Reflects Positive Industry Growth
On January 22, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS - Hanley Wood Exhibitions experienced significant attendee growth at its 2013 International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, a signal that positive growth may be in store for 2014.
Total attendance was 11,120, a 16% increase over the 2012 show in New Orleans. Attendees represented all segments of the industry,…
