Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) has acquired Big Woods/Stellar (Prior Lake, Minnesota), a leading manufacturer of premium linear and custom gas fireplaces. With a proven track record of innovation, Big Woods/Stellar’s award-winning engineering team offers decades of collective experience. They have been recognized throughout the hearth industry with many awards…

Terry Wayne Lail (1952-2018), a veteran of the casual furniture industry, passed away on Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the presence of his family after a long and difficult recovery from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in 2017. a funeral was held on Oct. 14 at…

The original founder of the pellet grill, Joe Traeger, has joined Louisiana Grills (Dansons, USA) to elevate the Louisiana Grills brand and product portfolio. In this partnership, Traeger will be developing new pellet grilling products alongside Louisiana Grills founder and pellet grill innovator, Dan Thiessen. Raised by an inventor father,…

Acclaimed marketing expert Erik Qualman will share insights on digital trends and leadership in the opening keynote address at the International Casual Furnishings Association’s Educational Conference, slated for Feb. 5-7, 2019, at the Omni La Mansión in San Antonio, Texas. ICFA’s third-annual learning forum offers free registration for all retail…

Landmann has launched its newly designed website (landmann.com/us). One of its newest features,the “Certified BBQ Advisor,” helps current and prospective customers make well-informed decisions to find the Landmann product that is perfect for them. The Landmann Community Board allows customers and grill masters all over the world to share their…