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In-season Custom Orders Exceed Previous Year’s in Size and Frequency for Pride Family Brands
Luxury casual-furniture designer and manufacturer Pride Family Brands recently reported that its in-season custom orders have surpassed those for the same period in 2011. The positive growth being experienced by the company is reflected in increases in custom-order sizes and…
Pride Family Brands and Merchandise Mart Properties Ink Deal
Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of casual furniture, announces that it has finalized an agreement withMMPI for the relocation of its company’s showroom to the 15th floor of the historic Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. Pride’s relocation (from its current location on the 17th floor) is part of the…
Cal Spas Launches New UV-light Purifying System
Cal Spas, the world leader in luxury home-resort products, has introduced its new UV-light purifying system, PureCure™. The PureCure purifying system is an eco-friendly water-clarity system that successfully purifies water by using the power of natural UV light to kill the bacteria, algae, and viruses often associated with traditional ozone…
Galaxy Outdoor Hires Phillip Williams
Galaxy Outdoor recently hired Phillip Williams to head marketing activities for the company. With 15 years of experience in the print and advertising industry, Williams brings the company innovative marketing concepts that will help Galaxy Outdoor reach its audience. As…
Pelican Reef Wicker Introduces New Panama Jack Outdoor-furniture Collections
Pelican Reef Wicker, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality casual furnishings since 1983, partnered with Panama Jack, in 2011, to be its outdoorfurniture supplier. This year, it will introduce two new collections at the ICFA Preview Show™(formerly Casual Pre- Market) in Chicago, Illinois, in July.
Allen Calzadilla, president of Pelican Reef…