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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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ICFA Announces 2014 Retail Council Leaders
On February 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced that Kristine Schultz-Hutchinson of Patios Plus (Rancho Mirage, California) has been named chair of the organization’s Retail Council for 2014. ICFA membership includes all sectors of the casual-furnishings industry: retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, sales representatives, designers, and media associates. The Retail Council provides…
Treasure Garden’s Rug Tower Display Unit Helps Retailers
On February 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
Treasure Garden has introduced an innovative display unit designed to increase sales of its recently introduced line of outdoor rugs. The rug tower display requires a minimum of floor space and is equipped with wheels for mobility, making high product exposure possible, indoors or outdoors. Incorporating a slender verticaltion, the…
Tropitone Expands Its California Headquarters Facility
On February 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
Tropitone Furniture Company Inc. has increased its square footage in Irvine, California, by 25%, with a new facility located across the street from its current headquarters and manufacturing facility. The company intends to have the new facility fully operational during the first quarter of 2014.
Cap Hendrix, president and…
Julia Chappell Assumes Marketing Responsibilities for Casual Industry
On February 10, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Julia Chappell will assume marketing leadership duties for Merchandise Mart’s Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, as well as pre-Market and day-to-day marketing duties for the industry’s permanent showrooms.
A well-known professional in the home furnishings and casual furnishings industries, Julia is a 17-year communications and marketing industry…
SCHOTT ROBAX Develops Consumer Resource on Wood Stoves
On February 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
SCHOTT ROBAX, a leading manufacturer of heat-resistant transparent materials, recently developed an information source for consumers about the efficiency of modern wood stoves. The site illustrates the improvements and benefits of today’s wood stoves, as well as what consumers should look for when buying an EPA-certified model. Visit blog.us.schott.com/why-everyhomeowner-should-look-into-effic ient-wood-stoves/.
