FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Effective Monday, Sept 24th, a 10% tariff was placed on furniture products imported from China; resulting in price increases for the vast majority of the casual furnishings market. However, retailers of Castelle, manufactured completely in Costa Rica, will see no increase on Castelle product as these…

CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a gala awards celebration during Casual Market Chicago.

All segments of the industry gathered at the Swissotel Chicago Wednesday, September 27, to recognize manufacturing and retailing excellence, spotlight…

Too often the solution to a large wall is an even larger fireplace.  It’s true, you don’t want your fireplace to feel swallowed up by a space but a gargantuan fire comes with its own issues such as: excessive heat, fuel consumption as well as the inflated up-front cost for…

LAS VEGAS — International Market Centers has named Jennifer Muna, CEM, as the general manager of Tradeshows. In the newly created position, Muna will be responsible for the overall management, business activities, strategies, leadership, oversight and overall direction for Event Management, Exhibitor Services, Guest Services, and Contract Partners for the…

LAKEVILLE, MN – Hearth and Home Technologies has acquired Big Woods/Stellar, a manufacturer of premium linear and custom gas fireplaces.

Big Woods/Stellar is a Minnesota-based company, located in Prior Lake, Minnesota. With a proven track record of innovation, their award‐winning engineering team offers decades of collective experience.

They…