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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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Summer Classics President Receives Allan J. McDonald International Entrepreneur Award
On October 18, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Toronto, ON - Summer Classics President and CEO, William Bew White, III recently received the Allan J. McDonald International Entrepreneur Award for 2013. The award was presented to White by the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) at a ceremony on October 5th in Toronto, Ontario.
Created by the…
Celebrating Dan Shimek: A Hearth Industry Legend Passes
On October 16, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ founder, and hearth industry veteran, Daniel C. Shimek, passed away October 11, 2013, in his Apple Valley, Minn, home at the age of 65.
In 1975, Dan and Ron Shimek (Dan’s brother) had an inspiration for indoor wood and gas fireplaces that changed an…
The Big Green Egg Company Optimizes Several Key Positions
On October 15, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ATLANTA - Promotions and expanded staff positions at the Big Green Egg Company are positioning the Atlanta-based mainstay for continued growth of the Big Green Egg brand in 2014 and beyond.
The Sales Department has been restructured, resulting in two new positions. Each position will be responsible for key…
OW Lee to Exhibit for First Time at High Point
On October 11, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ONTARIO, CA – OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif, will be exhibiting at High Point for the first time this October. The High Point show takes place later this month (Oct 19-24) in High Point, North Carolina. OW Lee will…
Solair’s Retail Awning Display Available for Specialty Stores
On October 07, 2013, In Industry News by Staff
Solair® Shade Solutions introduces an exciting new display option for dealers who want to transform their in-store awning-sales experience for customers. Showcasing the retractable awnings in a new light, the retail awning display, RAD, was developed to help retailers look more like they are in the awning-sales business.
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