IMC discusses plan for outdoor furniture in Atlanta
As January approaches, nearly 50 outdoor manufacturers are gearing up for the first Atlanta market since IMC purchased the Casual Market. Although the casual show …
Author: Alex Milstein
Alex Milstein is a contributor and social media coordinator for Home News Now and editor in chief of Casual News Now. He previously served as senior editor of both Casual Living and Designers Today. Prior to that, Alex covered technology for Furniture Today, with a focus on augmented reality, e-commerce, and 3D visualization.
What to know about upcoming PFAS regulations
As PFAS chemicals are becoming regulated in states across the nation, it’s helpful to know what the regulations are, why they are being instated and …
Blackford Capital acquires DTC hearth and patio resource Starfire Direct
Blackford Capital, a leading lower-middle-market private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Starfire Direct, one of the leading direct-to-consumer companies in the hearth and patio …
Is there a divide between casual and full-line manufacturers?
For years I’ve heard that High Point Market is “not an outdoor market” — meaning casual isn’t a particularly important category for attendees. Buyers at …
Fall 2022 High Point Market preview
From recliner-mattress combos to desks in comprehensive office programs, exhibitors are pushing out unique products at the Oct. 22-26 High Point Market. Here are a …
Customer service needs to be authentic
My pleasure.” Those are the two words that Chick-Fil-A employees use in place of “you’re welcome,” and though small, they make the fast food chain’s …
Three takeaways on PFAS chemicals from AHFA Regulatory Summit
COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, an expert at the American Chemical Council, Shawn Swearingen, led a session about PFAS chemical regulations …
Fabric manufacturers move to address PFAS chemical ban
At the July Casual Market, Casual News Now heard from several sources off the record that major retailers are calling on fabric manufacturers to address …
GTRsuite launches Lead Prediction Engine
The last time Casual News Now spoke to GTRsuite co-founder Steve Baxter, he talked about Coaster’s Lead Generation Engine, the latest in the company’s product portfolio of furniture industry …
Industry makes last Chicago Casual Market one to remember
The casual industry has always been a unique sector of the greater furniture industry, and that was abundantly clear at this year’s Casual Market. While …
