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Nominations Open for ICFA "Sales Representative of the Year"
– June 14, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association is seeking nominations for the 2010 Sales Representative of the Year Award....read more

ICFA Seeks Design Excellence Entries
– June 9, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association is seeking entries for the 2010 Design Excellence Awards....read more

ICFA Announces Apollo Award Finalists
– June 3, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2010 Apollo Awards....read more

Larry Shaw and Ron Ball to be Honored
with Lifetime Achievement Awards

– May 25, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Larry Shaw and Ron Ball recipients of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Awards...read more

Three Added to ICFA Board
– March 17, 2010
At its February Board of Directors and membership meeting in Las Vegas, three new directors were elected...read more

ICFA Updates and Expands Awards Programs
– March 17, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has adopted several updates to its existing awards programs and added a new award...read more

ICFA Freight Program Generates Savings
– March 17, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) is offering member companies a new group discount on less-than-container-load (LTL) shipments...read more

Webinar Highlights Online Marketing Opportunities
– January 28, 2010
Members of ICFA and retailers of outdoor and casual furnishings are invited...read more

ICFA Names 2010 Executive Committee & Board
– November 4, 2009
ICFA has named officers and directors for 2010...read more

ICFA Slates Annual Meeting, Plans Member Lounge at Casual Market
– August 28, 2009
The International Casual Furnishings Association will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22...read more

ICFA Announces Changes to Its Governing Board
– August 28, 2009
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces changes in its Board of Directors...read more

ICFA Celebrates 50 Years of Industry Service
– August 17, 2009
The 50th Annual Apollo Awards program on September 23 in Chicago will not only spotlight 50 years of Apollo Award winners but also...read more

ICFA Establishes Retail Council
– August 17, 2009
The International Casual Furnishings Association has established a Retail Council to provide a forum for member retailers to discuss issues of common concern...read more

Casual Industry Honors Frinier, Thompson With Lifetime Achievement Awards
– May 29, 2009
Richard Frinier and Art Thompson will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards...read more

ICFA Announces Finalists for 50th Annual Apollo Awards
– May 28, 2009
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 50th Annual Apollo Awards...read more

ICFA Adopts New Award Criteria
– March 20, 2009
Changes will impact both Apollo and Design Excellence programs...read more

International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Show Dates, New Hours
– March 12, 2009
ICFA has announced dates for both its Preview Show and the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market...read more

ICFA Honors 2008 Apollo Award Winners
– September 25, 2008
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces winners of the prestigious Apollo Award...read more

ICFA Announces 2008 Design Excellence Winners
– September 25, 2008
The Forest Arm Chair by Janus et Cie received the Lillian B. Winchester Best of Show award in this year's Design Excellence competition...read more

ICFA Expands Presence at Chicago Market
– September 4, 2008
ICFA plans to expand its presence at this year's International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago with its first-ever exhibition space...read more

Denver Retailer and O.W. Lee Founders to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
– July 3, 2008
Joe Primock, former owner of Denver-based Broadway Furniture, and Bob and Beverly Lee, founders of O.W. Lee, will be honored...read more

International Casual Furnishings Association Announces 2009 Pre-Market Dates
– July 1, 2008
The International Casual Furnishings Association Board of Directors has announced dates for the 2009 Casual Pre-Market...read more

ICFA Announces 2008 Apollo Award Finalists
– May 22, 2008
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2008 Apollo Awards. The annual program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings...read more

New International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Executive Committee
– February 28, 2008
At its first meeting Feb. 20 in Las Vegas, the Board of Directors for the new International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) named an Executive Committee and initiated strategic planning....read more

New International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Board of Directors
– February 6, 2008
The new International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced its Board of Directors and a date for its first board meeting. ...read more

Plans Announced for New International Casual Furnishings Association
– September 21, 2007
The Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association announced last night it has initiated plans for a new organization to unite the industry and meet the challenges of the future. ...read more

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