Vidalia partners for growth
Vidalia Outdoor Products has partnered with Dan Yarbrough, former president and chairman of Sony Music’s Sales and Distribution.
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Joe Ruggiero designs weaves for Viro fibers with focus on green
Inspired by thoughts of his granddaughter’s future, designer Joe Ruggiero joined with Viro, maker of all weather wicker, to develop a premier line of eco-friendly woven patterns that will debut at the Hospitality Design Expo in May.
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Casual Cushion adds sales reps
Casual Cushion Corp., a 29-year-old manufacturer of outdoor patio cushions and umbrellas for retail, catalog, OEM and specialty shops, announced the addition of three sales representatives to its sales force.
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cmi names new vice president, sales and marketing
Colonial Mills, Inc., a manufacturer of braided-texture area rugs, named Roy Evans as vice president of sales and marketing.
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Terra Furniture introduces umbrella base
Terra Furniture has introduced an umbrella base featuring a handle and wheels.
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Torrans takes environmental step
Torrans Manufacturing Co., the Jefferson, Texas-based manufacturer and importer of classic and traditional outdoor metal lawn chairs, gliders and tables, is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint by eliminating plastic straps from its boxes.
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The Natural Element
This season’s outdoor rugs styles focus on the natural – whether constructed from natural elements lending to weather-friendly designs or showcasing prints inspired from the outdoors such as trees, leaves, shells and florals. Either way, the outdoor living area is pulled together once an area rug is placed underfoot.
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From Home Accents Today - Trend: Hollywood Regency
Dating back to the '30s and continuing well through mid-century, Regency style epitomized the glamour and glitz of the early Hollywood era. Mixing and matching multiple styles, the look represented the beginnings of modern eclecticism in full-blown theatrical fashion.
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