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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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IMC Repositions August Markets as Showroom-Only Buying Opportunities
On July 15, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ATLANTA – International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow component – based on recent developments and guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“IMC’s mission is to…
Homecrest Expands With New Sales Representation
On July 14, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WADENA, MN — Homecrest Outdoor Living has added three new members to their ever-expanding network of sales representatives covering the residential market. They will represent the Homecrest brand in states along the West Coast.
Coco Randolph Co.: Courtney Randolph first entered the casual furniture industry when she partnered with…
COVID-19: Punishing Toll On Casual Furnishings Businesses
On July 13, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT – The 2020 selling season will likely be remembered as the most challenging on record for those in the casual furnishing industry, whether retailer, manufacturer, sales rep or supplier.
According to the fourth and final COVID-19 Impact & Implementation Survey of International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) members by…
Sunbrella Debuts Eco-Friendly, Fluorine-Free Fabric
On July 09, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Sunbrella Assure is a fluorine-free textile that delivers water repellency, stain resistance and enhanced durability. These fabrics bring new opportunities to create healthy and sustainable indoor and outdoor spaces that are still hardworking.
Sunbrella Assure offers stain resistance through a proprietary bio-based formula that combats the…
ICFA Board of Directors Approves Cancellation Of Casual Market
On July 08, 2020, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The Board of Directors of the International Casual Furnishings Association yesterday approved the cancellation of its annual trade show, Casual Market Chicago. The move comes amid ongoing concerns related to COVID-19 combined with current state and local restrictions to sponsoring the event scheduled on September 22-25.
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