ATLANTA — Andmore, which operates Casual Market Atlanta and the Las Vegas Market, has reconfigured its executive team and hired a new chief financial officer. Robert Klein, who previously was CFO of Postal Realty Trust, has joined Andmore in the same role. Prior to Postal Realty Trust, Klein was a managing partner and head of…
SANDSTON, Va. — Casual industry veteran Bryan Echols is joining the team at Jensen Outdoor as vice president of sales, effective Aug 25. Echols will be charged with accelerating growth in the retail, design trade and hospitality sectors. “Bryan brings unparalleled expertise and a passion for the outdoor furniture industry,” said Eric Parsons, president of…
Just days after setting a 25% tariff on imports from India, President Donald Trump doubled that duty to punish the nation for buying Russian oil. In an executive order, Trump said, “I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to impose an additional ad valorem duty on imports of articles of India, which is directly…
When devastating floods hit Kerr County, Texas, and surrounding areas on July Fourth, the loss of life and property left many in the region reeling and unsure how they would go on. The team at OW Lee understood that all too well. Located just 20 minutes away from the flooded areas, the company has a…
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Treasure Garden selected Justin Pfahl as winner of its Sales Representative of the Year Award. Treasure Garden Vice President Benjamin Ma presented the award to Pfahl in July during the company’s annual sales dinner during Casual Market Atlanta. Pfahl joined the Treasure Garden sales team in 2008, representing the Florida and…
Many interior designers who started out designing indoor spaces have come to realize the opportunities the outdoor space holds. Over the past 10 years, the designer channel has grown in the outdoor industry and manufacturers are realizing the potential of these buyers. Daniel Keeley, president of DK Design, realized the opportunity earlier than most, and…
Consumers are planning to add more lighting to their outdoor spaces, according to new data from market research firm Axiom. The firm’s Gardening Outlook Study found that 34.1% of consumers want to add new outdoor lighting in the coming year, up from 25.2% in 2023. More than a quarter of respondents (25.6%) also indicated they…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Society of Furniture Designers is extending the final entry deadline for the 2025 Pinnacle Awards to 11:59 p.m. Aug. 7. ISFD also announced that TV personality Natalie Papier, an interior designer, art curator, author and host of Magnolia Network’s Artfully Designed home renovation show, will share her design insights…
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Design Center and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers unveiled the 12 winners of the 11th Annual ANDYZ Awards. All 2025 finalists were honored and winners celebrated during an in-person awards ceremony held at Las Vegas Market, with event sponsors Benjamin Moore, Brizo, Rock…
LAS VEGAS — Whole-home furnishings brand Armen Living is launching its largest outdoor collection ever, along with a new design center, at this week’s Las Vegas Market. Now outdoor collections will include dining, bar, seating and more, in a range of constructions including woven, mixed materials, aluminum and more. “Our new collections bring modern materials…
LAS VEGAS — Azzurro Living’s Cozumel outdoor dining chair was among the products selected as winners of Las Vegas Market’s Market Snapshot program. People’s Choice winners were selected from 40 finalists in a number of categories. “Market Snapshot gives buyers a first look at what’s driving style and setting trends across Las Vegas Market,” said…
LAS VEGAS — Andmore has partnered with the Vacation Rental Design Summit to launch a West Coast edition of the event at the winter 2026 Las Vegas Market. “Vacation rental design represents one of the most exciting and fastest-evolving categories in the interior design space,” said Scott Eckman, Andmore president. “Our partnership with the Vacation Rental…
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Performance fabric maker Trivantage has introduced a new cover fabric, Hydrofend Soft, which is designed to protect delicate surfaces in marine and outdoor environments. The line offers weather resistance with a soft knit backing for scratch resistance. “Hydrofend Soft is ideal for use on high-value, delicate or scratch-sensitive surface items,” said Keith…
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, a semiannual collection of innovative products from its furniture, home décor and gift permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. The finalist products were showcased in eight Market Snapshot groups spanning the market’s 3,500+ furniture, home décor and gift offerings. Leading up…
Maxwell Albert “Max” Jensen, founder of Jensen Outdoor, died on July 10 at age 71. The Australian entrepreneur launched Jensen Jarrah in 1980, using native Western Australian hardwoods — such as jarrah — to build outdoor furniture. Many of Jensen’s early designs were made by repurposing timber cutoffs from flooring mills, laying the foundation for…
ATLANTA — Coming off a successful July Casual Market Atlanta, many in the outdoor industry are looking ahead to the September show, as well as next year’s markets. But those plans will shift slightly for the July 2026 edition of the show. Atlanta will host eight matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The WithIt Scholarship Foundation has given more than $26,000 in various amounts to students for the 2025-26 school year. A total of 15 sophomores and juniors studying for degrees in the home and furnishings industry received the scholarship funding. Ten of the students were able to attend the WithIt Professional Conference,…
As the CEO of 30-plus-store retail operation Watson’s and founder of outdoor manufacturer Plank & Hide, Erik Mueller knows the pressure each side feels in an uncertain economy. There are not many people in the casual industry who can see the industry from a manufacturer’s standpoint while also running retail stores along the Eastern half…
ATLANTA — While tariff woes and slower spring selling seasons kept some outdoor retailers at home last week, many exhibitors at Casual Market Atlanta — particularly those with domestically made product — reported solid traffic. “We’ve been really busy,” said Leisa McCollister, vice president of marketing, OW Lee. “I think it’s partly that we’re American-made…
Market attendees saw a wealth of innovative and on-trend new products at Casual Market Atlanta. Here, we give you a look into the showrooms. Stylish Seating Jensen Outdoor’s new Soleo collection features sleek midcentury curves in teak with handwoven Solara fiber woven seats, available in three colorways. Woodard’s Reed collection strikes a sophisticated silhouette with…
While business is the goal at Casual Market Atlanta, the industry found time for fun and learning at events such as the ICFA Women’s Leadership Breakfast and the ICFA Birthday Bash and Market Kickoff Party. We have your ticket to all the festivities.
For Casual News Now’s Best in Casual Awards, sponsored by Snap Finance and presented in partnership with the International Casual Furnishings Association and Andmore, we received nominations for outstanding people and companies in the casual industry. Here, we share the winners, who were honored at the ICFA Birthday Bash at Casual Market Atlanta. Full-line Retailer:…
ATLANTA — Tuuci’s Ocean Master Cupola umbrella was among the People’s Choice winners in the Atlanta Market’s Market Snapshot program. The Ocean Master Cupola vented umbrella features a chic scalloped valance canopy available in a rainbow of color and pattern combinations, as well as with double-sided canopies and accent binding. Other People’s Choice winners include…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association will honor two longtime outdoor furniture industry leaders with its most prestigious recognition, the Lifetime Achievement Award, at the ICFA Awards Gala on Sept. 17 during the fall Casual Market Atlanta. Douglas Sanicola — owner of Outdoor Elegance in La Verne, California, with his wife, Sharon…
In retail, two of the most important factors in creating good customer experiences are the expertise of your staff and the way your store is merchandised. For Casual News Now’s Best in Casual Awards, sponsored by Snap Finance and presented in partnership with the International Casual Furnishings Association and Andmore, we received nominations for Best…
PENSACOLA, Fla. — After launching under the SunVilla umbrella nearly a decade ago, Portica will forge its own path as a stand-alone brand with new collections making their debut at Casual Market Atlanta. Portica will move forward with a new leadership team and a focus on contract and hospitality markets. Featured collections include Clarkson, which…
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. — After launching its outdoor line earlier this year, Uttermost will open a new showroom at Casual Market Atlanta. The 2,600-square-foot showroom is an addition to Uttermost and sister brand Revelation’s existing Atlanta showrooms and is designed to showcase nearly 200 outdoor items across multiple categories. Uttermost’s outdoor line includes lounge and…
This summer at Casual Market Atlanta, July 15-17, outdoor exhibitors will showcase collections that combine high style with function and weather resistance. Here is a sampling of products you can see at the show. Tuuci’s Luma Collection, designed by Dougan Clarke, features proprietary Aluma Forge cold-weld construction, a technique that permanently bonds stainless steel, polymer…
NEW YORK — Performance fabric maker Ultrafabrics is expanding its alternative leather presence in the residential market with the launch of Ultraleather at Casual Market Atlanta. The brand will showcase new Ultraleather products in AmericasMart Building 1, Booth 7-652. With this new direction, Ultrafabrics will go to market under the Ultraleather name in residential environments.…
BERLIN, Ohio — Casual furnishings manufacturer Berlin Gardens has added three new reps to its sales team. Lyle Ecoff, Gayle Massey and Steven McFarlan join the brand in advance of Casual Market Atlanta. A veteran of the home furnishings industry, Ecoff previously was owner and partner at Robb & Stucky Patio and Carls Patio/Berks. Most…
ATLANTA — Andmore, which operates Casual Market Atlanta and the Las Vegas Market, has reconfigured its executive team and hired a new chief financial officer. Robert Klein, who previously was CFO of Postal Realty Trust, has joined Andmore in the same role. Prior to Postal Realty Trust, Klein was a managing partner and head of…
