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DALLAS — Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the committee and nominating panel for the 37th ARTS Awards, the international awards program dedicated to the home industry. Winners will be celebrated at the ARTS Awards gala on Jan. 8, 2027, during the run of Total Home & Gift Market (Jan.…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association has announced the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, Terri Lee Rogers of OW Lee and Cathy Buzbee of Absco Fireplace & Patio. Rogers has served as president of OW Lee — the casual furnishings company founded by her grandfather, Oddist W. Lee —f or nearly two…

As part of its annual U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, the AI-powered software platform surveyed 1,000-plus U.S. Houzz users who completed an outdoor or home exterior upgrade in the past 12 months, were currently working on one, or planned to begin one in the next six months.  Its results reveal how design choices are creating…

ATLANTA — Heading into the July edition of Casual Market Atlanta, many in the industry weren’t sure what to expect. The show shifted a week later because of the FIFA World Cup games held in Atlanta, setting it apart from the summer Atlanta Market, which was held in June. But throughout AmericasMart showrooms, manufacturers reported…

NAPLES, Fla. — LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort has launched its “Après Sea” experience, featuring furnishings from Draper James by Polywood. The immersive experience weaves together the furnishings collection with coastal hospitality through food, beverage and wellness experiences. “At LaPlaya, we believe that lasting memories are built in moments of genuine connection,” said Marina Serret, area director…

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Design Center and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers announced the winners of the annual ANDYZ Awards during Las Vegas Market.  Eleven design professionals and one student were honored for their exceptional designs. “Each year, the ANDYZ Awards highlight remarkable achievements in design and…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority has opened registration for the fall iteration of High Point Market, slated for Oct. 17-21. “High Point Market is a critical touch-point for our industry and early registration sets your team’s preparation in motion,” said Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “The fall market is poised…

LAS VEGAS — Several outdoor companies are among the Market Snapshot People’s Choice Awards finalists for the upcoming Las Vegas Market, slated for July 26-30. Public voting is now open for the awards, which honor the most compelling products showcased in the summer Market Snapshot program. Drawn from permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, the finalists…

This week’s Casual Market Atlanta is giving attendees plenty to peruse with a wide range of new product introductions and programs. Here, we give you a sampling of some of the new and noteworthy. At its first market under new ownership, Skyline Design brought several new intros, including this teak and aluminum small-scale bistro set.…

ATLANTA — At this week’s Casual Market Atlanta, Lloyd Flanders launched a new 13-collection offering created to address a market the line previously had not served. Lloyd Flanders’ Lifestyles is a container-direct program aimed at the medium price point. The line offers pricing such as sofas for $1,599 and dining sets for $2,999, considerably less…

ATLANTA — With the Trump Administration dropping yet another tariff threat — this time against Canada — just a day before the start of Casual Market Atlanta, outdoor manufacturers hailing from the nation were taking a wait-and-see approach. “There’s really nothing you can do other than just wait and see what actually happens,” said Philippe…

While plenty of business gets done at Casual Market Atlanta, the outdoor industry always makes time for a little fun, too. We take you to the parties and events from this week’s market.

Manufacturers are eager to show their new introductions at the upcoming Casual Market. Here is a sampling of products you can see at the show next week. The Vestavia Deep Seating collection by Agio combines luxurious comfort with sustainable design. Made entirely with Resysta, a proprietary, eco-friendly material, Vestavia offers the look and feel of…

LAS VEGAS — Armen Living will bring a new modular outdoor kitchen collection to the Las Vegas Market, July 24-29. The Solara modular kitchen collection is made of kiln-dried eucalyptus wood in a natural finish with a durable Superstone top in Dune Beige. The line includes an island storage unit with an umbrella hole and…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Textile Alliance has named the first class of Textile Hall of Fame inductees. The hall of fame honors those whose leadership, innovation, achievement and service have made a lasting impact on the textile industry. This year’s inductees are: The inductees will be formally celebrated during a special Textile Hall…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Agio Hospitality and Sunbrella are once again partnering to outfit gathering spaces at the upcoming PGA Tour Wyndham Championship, slated for Aug. 5-9 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.  For the third consecutive year, Agio furniture and Sunbrella fabrics will be featured in the Sunbrella x Agio Comfort Zone on…

More than two decades ago, Cary Vaughan and Jenna Wilson were working together in New York City in the fashion industry, quickly becoming disillusioned with how garments were made and sold. “The way things typically worked was you made a bunch of things, they felt really disposable, they weren’t made ethically, and it isn’t great…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has expanded its upcoming Marketing/PR Conference program with a new PR Lab feature. The conference will be held Aug. 26-27 at the conference center at Guilford Technical Community College in Colfax, North Carolina. The new conference feature is designed to provide the latest public relations insights…

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Market has a spate of new, expanded and renewed showrooms for the upcoming summer market, slated for July 26-30. Showroom updates include: New: Adaptiv Sleep (Furniture); FoamTex USA (Furniture); Forward Home Collection (Furniture); Kitchen2Table (Gift); Luxe B Co. (Home Décor); PJ Harlow (Gift); and Qidong Vision (Furniture). Expansions: K & K Tabletops…

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Sunset West will bring its largest product introduction in more than a decade to Casual Market Atlanta. The company will debut more than 50 new introductions at market, July 21-23, in AmericasMart showroom B-6-A1. “This launch marks a meaningful evolution for Sunset West — not because of the number of introductions, but…

MENOMINEE, Mich. — Lloyd Flanders has expanded its sales representative team with the appointment of Fisher Harwell as the company’s new rep for the California territory. Harwell’s career spans retail management, manufacturer representation and business development in the outdoor furnishings industry. He has managed patio stores and represented a number of outdoor brands such as…

Trex Co., the first to bring wood-composite decking to the outdoor market, is celebrating 30 years of business this year. In honor of the event, the company has released its new 2025 Sustainability Report.  Trex continues to create composite decking made from 95% recycled and reclaimed wood and plastic film. The report highlights Trex’s sustainability…

ATLANTA — Casual Market Atlanta attendees will have new and expanded showrooms, events and plenty of fresh product to peruse at the upcoming summer edition, July 21-23 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Produced in partnership with Andmore and the International Casual Furnishings Association, the three-day event brings together more than 120 permanent outdoor furnishings resources for furniture,…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association has announced the finalists for this year’s Apollo Awards, Manufacturer of the Year and Sales Representative of the Year. The Apollo Awards recognize excellence in specialty outdoor retail in the single-store and multi-store categories. Single-store nominees are Daylight Home & Patio in Paso Robles, California; Island…

SYRACUSE, Ind. — Polywood has named Jessica Salisbury as its new vice president of specialty retail, focused on building relationships with independent dealers across North America.  Salisbury, who has been with Polywood since 2024, came to the manufacturer after serving as CEO and creative director of Village Green Home and Garden in Rockford, Illinois. During…

COLOGNE, Germany — After reporting a strong show this June, European outdoor products fair Spoga+Gafa will remain in June going forward, rather than shifting to September for future shows. “The feedback from our member companies and the numerous other market participants during Spoga+Gafa was clear: For the majority of the companies of the garden industry,…

Woodard Furniture will mark its 160th anniversary with new collections set to debut at the upcoming summer Casual Market Atlanta, set for July 21-23. Designed by Woodard Chief Designer Site Li, the new additions — Eve, Juno and Scala — offer a modern take on the venerable casual furnishings maker’s classic aesthetic. Eve features two-tone…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — WithIt, the women’s leadership association for the furnishings and design industry, has announced the full speaker lineup and program details for its upcoming “Forging Strong Leaders” conference, Aug. 12-14 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Mary Messner, a TEDx presenter, author and strategic adviser, will open the conference with “The Leader Who Thinks…

Tuuci is rolling out a spate of new furnishings and shade products for the summer market season. The shade specialist, which stepped into the furniture arena nearly two years ago, expands its offerings in both categories with these introductions. Leading the intros is the Gather dining collection, featuring a generously proportioned teak table with bench…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority has put out a call for applications for its fall Design Influencers Tour. Interior designers and other design influencers are invited to apply by July 24. Six influencers will be chosen based on their digital content quality, posting frequency, and blog or social media following. Compensation…