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The ICFA distributes press releases about association and industry news, and lifestyle consumer targeted articles that are published in the mainstream media to increase interest and provide education about quality outdoor furniture.
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CASUAL INDUSTRY CELEBRATES INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE
September 22, 2025
ATLANTA – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, honored its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS – Douglas Sanicola and Harold Hudson to be honored at the Awards Gala on September 17
July 14, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will honor two longtime outdoor furniture industry leaders with its most...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2025 APOLLO AWARD FINALISTS
July 06, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2025 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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Harold Hudson Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by City of Hope – Presentation on June 9 at West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament
May 01, 2025
HIGH POINT – Harold Hudson says he likes his reputation as “the dog who puts his teeth in your ankle...
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Do We Adore Our Outdoor Spaces? ICFA Releases New Consumer Research on Porch and Patio Living in 2025
March 24, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) today published its annual 2025 Outdoor Living Trend Report, including...
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International Casual Furnishings Association Promotes Two-Market Strategy – There are two convenient markets offering relatively equal experiences.
January 09, 2025
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announced travel incentives and programming enhancements to drive increased industry participation...
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Accentuating the Allure of Casual Market Atlanta in an Increasingly Integrated Industry – Henry Vanderminden IV Steps up as 2025 Chair of the ICFA
January 06, 2025
HIGH POINT – For Henry J.W. Vanderminden IV, incoming Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Casual Furnishings...
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AmericasMart Atlanta Promotes Outdoor Resources with Elevate Outdoor – Designer Experience
November 22, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – November 21, 2024 – AmericasMart Atlanta will debut "Elevate Outdoor – Designer Experience," a new day-long program...
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ICFA INITIATES WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – A calendar of online and in-person events is in development for 2025
November 04, 2024
HIGH POINT – A forum intended to encourage professional and personal development among women in the casual furnishings industry has...
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ICFA NAMES NEW MEMBERSHIP MANAGERS – Candy Chase will cover the West Coast, and Jill Schiff will handle the East Coast
November 04, 2024
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association has added two membership managers to its staff, one for the West...
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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND AI FUTURIST ADDRESS ICFA ELEVATE 2025 – Annual Educational Conference Set at Westin Tampa Waterside Hotel on February 3-5
October 01, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Dan Gingiss and Tom Edwards will deliver keynote presentations that launch each day of ELEVATE 2025,...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES BEST OF SHOW AND LILLY AWARD WINNERS Three Top Product Awards Follow Design Excellence Category Winners
September 18, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Tuuci earned the Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award for its Ocean Master M1 Voilare...
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ICFA INVITES MARKETGOERS TO FALL CASUAL MARKET ATLANTA EVENTS – Multiple activities scheduled September 15-18
September 03, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has planned a variety of events for all attendees during...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2024 DESIGN EXCELLENCE CATEGORY WINNERS – Products to be considered for Lilly and Lillian B. Winchester ‘Best of Show”Awards
August 29, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Nine manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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2024 Mia Nault Unsung Hero Award Goes to Terry DeMeuse of Lloyd Flanders – Annual honor recognizes exceptional customer service at a manufacturing company.
July 31, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Terry DeMeuse of Lloyd Flanders as the 2024...
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2024 Dudley K. Flanders Leadership Award Goes to Patrick Troy of Gloster US/Dedon – Second annual recognition of a rising leader under the age of 45
July 31, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association has named Patrick Troy, president and chief executive officer of Gloster...
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2024 Richard Frinier Design Scholarship Winner Integrates Nature with Technology – Rising SCAD junior creates outdoor textiles collection.
July 29, 2024
Scott Grove was awarded the ICFA/Richard Frinier Design Scholarship for his submittal of “Seaside Sun-dance,” a collection of five textile...
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Casual Market Atlanta Brings Full Market Resources and Experience to Fall Edition
July 25, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – July 25, 2024 – Building on the growth of casual and outdoor sourcing at AmericasMart Atlanta, Casual...
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Summer Casual Market Atlanta Achieves Remarkable Growth and Success
July 24, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – July 22, 2024 – The second annual Summer Casual Market Atlanta surpassed expectations, offering an expanded presentation...
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CASUAL INDUSTRY SHINES AT MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM – Carson Kressley Served as Host of the ICFA’s Gala Awards Dinner
July 18, 2024
ATLANTA – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, honored its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2024 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS – Happy Land and Joseph Ziolkowski to be honored at Awards Gala on July 16
June 17, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will honor two longtime outdoor furniture industry leaders with its most...
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ICFA SEMINAR SCHEDULED AT CASUAL MARKET ATLANTA – Premarket forum includes Think Tank problem-solving session plus networking lunch
May 31, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association welcomes all dealers attending the Summer Casual Market Atlanta in mid-July...
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CASUAL INDUSTRY NAMES 2024 MANUFACTURER LEADERSHIP AWARD FINALISTS
May 31, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Seven manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2024...
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ICFA AWARDS GALA SET AT MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM – Carson Kressley to Serve as Dinner Event Emcee
May 06, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football team and Atlanta United soccer team, will serve...
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2024 SALES REP OF THE YEAR FINALISTS NAMED
May 02, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2024 Sales Representative of the Year following...
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Replace, Renew, Refinish: New Research Reveals Trends for Decorating and Designing Outdoor Living Spaces in 2024
May 01, 2024
Only 18% of consumers are using their outdoor living spaces as much as they want, 94% need design upgrades, plus...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2024 APOLLO AWARD FINALISTS
April 30, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2024 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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ICFA Approves Market Dates Through 2027 and Announces 2024 Market Events – Retail Roundtables and Think Tank Return to Casual Market
April 09, 2024
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association Board of Directors has confirmed the future dates of its major trades...
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ANDMORE Honored as ICFA Industry Partner Award – Recognizes Industry Leadership in Advancing the Business of Outdoor Furnishings
March 06, 2024
HIGH POINT – ANDMORE, owner and operator of AmericasMart in Atlanta, received the International Casual Furnishings Association’s (ICFA) 2024 Industry...
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Megan Pierson Steps Up as 2024 Chair of the International Casual Furnishings Association – Stretching the Tent by Increasing Opportunity and Expanding Engagement
March 01, 2024
HIGH POINT – “As the second woman privileged with this position, I honor those in leadership positions who have come...
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Sunnyland Outdoor Living Selected for 2024 Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award – Namesake Award Recognizes Creativity, Excitement and Fun in Outdoor Living
March 01, 2024
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized Dallas-based Sunnyland Outdoor Living with the Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius...
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Registration Opens for Second Annual Summer Casual Market Atlanta – Exhibits & Events Expand for July 2024 Edition
February 15, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – February 15, 2024 – Registration is now open for the second annual Summer Casual Market Atlanta --...
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International Casual Furnishings Association Names Siri Scott as Director of Programs and Engagement
January 16, 2024
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announced that marketing professional Siri Scott has joined the management team...
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ANDMORE & ICFA REVAMP FORMAT OF CASUAL MARKET ATLANTA IN 2024 – Similar buying experiences offered for retailers and designers at Markets in July & September
January 10, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – In a move intended to support the needs of outdoor furnishings retailers and designers with a complete...
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Casual Offerings Expand in Atlanta Ahead of January Buying Event
December 13, 2023
ATLANTA, GA – December 13, 2023 – The casual and outdoor category at AmericasMart Atlanta, welcomes 16 showroom updates in...
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Corporate Culture Expert Betsy Allen-Manning to Deliver Opening Keynote at Elevate 2024 – Seventh ICFA Educational Conference Returns to Hotel Valley Ho
November 21, 2023
HIGH POINT – “Studies show that 85 percent of a person’s success in life is due to their people skills,...
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RICHARD FRINIER DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TWO SCAD STUDENTS
September 29, 2023
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Two students from the Savannah College of Art and Design were named this year’s winners of...
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Casual Industry Presents Awards At Gala Celebration in Atlanta
July 12, 2023
ATLANTA – July 12, 2023 – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, turned the spotlight...
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Casual Market Atlanta Ready for Debut
June 29, 2023
ATLANTA – June 29, 2023 – Casual Market Atlanta is ready for its debut at AmericasMart Atlanta, July 10-13, 2023,...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES DESIGN EXCELLENCE CATEGORY WINNERS – Products to be considered for Lilly and Lillian B. Winchester ‘Best of Show”Awards
June 26, 2023
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Ten manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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Casual Market Atlanta Highlights Include Education & Events
May 24, 2023
ATLANTA – May 24, 2023 – A full calendar of education and events – including a special trend presentation by...
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ICFA INTRODUCES SUNNY THE BEAR
May 23, 2023
Association’s official mascot will travel to member companies for fun and adventures
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2023 AWARD FINALISTS
May 17, 2023
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for three prestigious awards to be presented at...
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From “Freak of Nature” to a Natural Leader
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Casual Market Atlanta Launches With 100+ Temporary Exhibitors
May 04, 2023
ATLANTA – May 4, 2023 – Casual furnishings and outdoor furniture brands are ready to do business in Atlanta with...
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In 2023, Americans Will Spend Their Money on Lighting, Rugs, Umbrellas, and other Accessories to Spruce Up their Backyards, Decks and Patios
May 02, 2023
80% of consumers report their outdoor living space is more valuable to them than ever and new lighting, shade, and...
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In Memoriam: Michael Siesel
May 01, 2023
With heavy hearts, the Casual Cushion Corporation recently announced the passing of Michael Siesel. Michael died on February 1, 2023,...
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Registration Opens for First Casual Market Atlanta
April 05, 2023
ATLANTA – April 4, 2023 – Registration is now open for the inaugural Casual Market Atlanta, to be staged July...
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AN ENTREPRENEURIAL OPTIMIST WITH A PASSION FOR GROWTH
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ICFA NETS $25,500 FOR CITY OF HOPE AT CASUAL MARKET CHICAGO
September 20, 2022
ICFA Sunshine Team Solicits Participation and Donations for Upcoming Walk for Hope
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ICFA SHIFTS CASUAL MARKET TO AMERICASMART BEGINNING IN 2023 – Showrooms open January 2023; Inaugural market to be held July 10-13, 2023
August 15, 2022
HIGH POINT, N.C. – As the Casual Market relocates to AmericasMart in Atlanta beginning in 2023, the International Casual Furnishings...
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CASUAL INDUSTRY PRESENTS AWARDS AT GALA CELEBRATION
July 21, 2022
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, turned the spotlight on top product designs...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES DESIGN EXCELLENCE CATEGORY WINNERS
July 15, 2022
Products to be considered for Lilly and Lillian B. Winchester ‘Best of Show”Awards
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ICFA PRESENTS 2023 OUTDOOR FABRICS TRENDS PRESENTATION
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CASUAL INDUSTRY NAMES MANUFACTURER LEADERSHIP AWARD FINALISTS
June 06, 2022
Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2022 Manufacturer of the Year...
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RORY REHMERT TO RECEIVE 2022 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
May 16, 2022
HIGH POINT – Rory S. Rehmert, senior vice president of sales at Castelle Furniture Co., is this year’s recipient of...
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ICFA ANNOUNCES 2022 APOLLO AWARD FINALISTS
May 12, 2022
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2022 Apollo Awards. Founded in 1959,...
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ICFA CALLS FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE ENTRIES
March 22, 2022
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2022 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for...
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Outdura Honored as Industry Partner
February 23, 2022
Award Recognizes Industry Leadership in Advancing the Business of Outdoor Furnishings
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2022 Trade Shows Combined for Extended July 19-22 Event
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ICFA Announces Leadership for 2022
November 23, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announces Steve Elton, Chief Brand Curator of Brown Jordan in...
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Seasoned Entrepreneur LuAnn Nigara Inspires Excellence at ICFA Educational Conference
November 23, 2021
HIGH POINT – “Running a business is more than learning about how it’s done. It’s about making decisions and taking...
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Casual Industry Presents Awards at Gala Celebration
September 23, 2021
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, turned the spotlight on top product designs...
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
September 16, 2021
Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs, the International Casual Furnishings...
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2021 Sales Rep of the Year Finalists Named
August 18, 2021
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2021 Sales Representative of the Year following a call for nominations...
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Finalists
August 18, 2021
Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2021 Manufacturer of the Year...
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ICFA Awards Gala to Celebrate 2020 and 2021
July 13, 2021
The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its annual Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, September 22, at the Fairmont Chicago...
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Bew White to Receive 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award
July 07, 2021
HIGH POINT – Summer Classics founder William Bew White III is this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented...
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ICFA Announces 2021 Apollo Award Finalists
July 06, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2021 Apollo Awards. Founded in 1959,...
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ICFA Launches Sales Training Program
March 18, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. - A training program intended to help retail associates gain the skills and confidence necessary to improve...
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2021 Trend Report: Outdoor Living Space is “More Valuable Than Ever Before”
March 02, 2021
90% of Americans Agree Their Outdoor Living Space is More Valuable Than Ever Before, with 78% Making Outside Upgrades During...
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Mark Cannon to Chair ICFA Sales Rep Council
January 18, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Mark Cannon, an independent sales representative based in St. Charles, Ill., is stepping up to serve...
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Brams to Chair 2021 ICFA Retail Council
January 11, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Karen Brams, president of Island Living & Patio in West Palm Beach, Fla., is serving as...
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ICFA Renews 2021 Richard Frinier Design Scholarship
January 08, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. - The International Casual Furnishings Association has renewed the Richard Frinier Design Scholarship program initiated four years...
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The New Chairman’s Challenge – Building Back Our Business
January 08, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. - "Helping our retailer members get back to their level of pre-COVID health is my number one...
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ICFA Presents Inaugural Unsung Hero Award
November 18, 2020
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association is honoring the late Mia Nault as the first recipient of its...
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ICFA Announces Leadership for 2021
October 08, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announces Harold Hudson, President, Summer Classics Private Label, Pelham, Ala.,...
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Casual Industry Presents Awards at Virtual Gala Celebration
September 24, 2020
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers yesterday at a...
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2020 Sales Rep of the Year Finalists Named
September 21, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2020 Sales Representative of the Year.
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Finalists
September 21, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2020...
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September Showroom Openings at theMART
September 10, 2020
HIGH POINT – Although the International Casual Furnishings Association cancelled its annual trade show, Casual Market Chicago, some 14 manufacturer...
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ICFA Announces 2020 Apollo Award Finalists
July 31, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2020 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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Doug Sanicola Named Acting Chair
July 07, 2020
HIGH POINT – Doug Sanicola has been named Acting Chair of the International Casual Furnishings Association following the resignation of...
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ICFA Board of Directors Approves Cancellation of Casual Market
July 02, 2020
HIGH POINT – The Board of Directors of the International Casual Furnishings Association yesterday approved the cancellation of its annual...
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COVID-19: Punishing Toll on Casual Furnishings Businesses
July 02, 2020
HIGH POINT – The 2020 selling season will likely be remembered as the most challenging on record for those in...
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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Outdoor Furnishings Made in the USA
June 30, 2020
HIGH POINT – As Americans across the country get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, many are...
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Help Dad Escape at Home with Relaxing New Outdoor Items
June 16, 2020
HIGH POINT – If there’s ever been a year when dads deserve something special, then 2020 is certainly it. With...
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Survey: Growing Financial Toll on Casual Furnishings Industry
May 14, 2020
HIGH POINT – According to the latest survey of International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) members, financial pressures and frustrations continue...
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ICFA Cancels Preview Show
May 12, 2020
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association is canceling the Preview Show slated for July 14-16 as a result...
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CARES Act Providing a Lifeline in Casual Furnishings Industry
April 22, 2020
HIGH POINT – As stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates continue to interrupt the industry’s prime selling season for outdoor...
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Casual Furnishings Industry Responds to COVID-19
March 27, 2020
HIGH POINT – Spring is typically prime selling season in the outdoor furnishings business, but nearly all International Casual Furnishings...
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ICFA Leadership Monitoring Changing Coronavirus Conditions
March 23, 2020
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association reports that they are monitoring the changing conditions of the coronavirus with...
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Spring is Coming: 56% of Americans Plan to Revamp Their Outdoor Spaces in 2020
March 10, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Spring is coming, bringing with it good weather and good times out on the patio. A...
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Fire House Casual Living Store Selected for 2020 Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award
February 27, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) presented this year’s Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to The...
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Richard Frinier Honored As Industry Partner
February 27, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Industry icon Richard Frinier received ICFA’s 2020 Industry Partner Award at the Association’s Educational Conference at...
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Casual Market Moves to AmericasMart in ’23
February 24, 2020
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) will relocate its annual trade shows from theMART in Chicago...
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Leslie Su Shares Digital Media Strategy
February 04, 2020
HIGH POINT – Few people are more plugged into the digitally-driven marketplace than Google’s Leslie Su, but even she needs...
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Derek Thompson Shares the Four-Letter Code to Selling Anything
January 03, 2020
HIGH POINT – “Successful salespeople offer consumers something surprising that is familiar, or something familiar that is surprising,” said Derek...
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Ty Bennett Goes Granular in Three-Year Continuing Conversation at ICFAEdCon2020
December 12, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – “With each conference, I dig down a little deeper, evolving our conversation to build upon the...
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Registration Soars for ICFAEdCon2020 in San Diego
December 05, 2019
HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furniture Association announced that its “Charting Tomorrow Together” Educational Conference – #ICFAEdCon2020 – scheduled...
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Casual Industry Presents Awards at 2019 Gala Celebration
September 12, 2019
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a...
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Finalists
August 27, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2019...
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
August 08, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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ICFA Announces 2019 Apollo Award Finalists
July 15, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2019 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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ICFA Revamps Pre-Market Education Program for Retailers
July 15, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – How can bricks and mortar stores compete with the massive selection and ordering ease of online...
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Celebrating the Fourth of July at Home
July 02, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Americans across the country are preparing to celebrate summer’s biggest holiday on the Fourth of July,...
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ICFA Calls for Design Excellence Entries
May 02, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for...
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Mom Would Love New Items for her Trendy She Shed
April 29, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. — With Mother’s Day just around the corner and “she sheds” being today’s hot trend, why not...
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ICFA Calls for Design Excellence Entries
April 29, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for...
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Survey: Outdoor Lifestyle Is a Priority for Households in 2019
March 27, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. — According to new research, 47% of Americans plan to purchase at least one piece of new...
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The “Tony Robbins of Tech,” Erik Qualman Compels Digital Leadership at ICFA Educational Conference
February 05, 2019
HIGH POINT – “You aren’t selling outdoor home furnishings, you’re helping people live their best lives in a natural environment,”...
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Digirolamo and Hamilton to Chair 2019 ICFA Sales Rep Council
January 17, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – David Digirolamo of DJD Associates in Dublin, Calif., and Andy Hamilton of Dennis Sales Associates in...
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2019 ICFA Awards Gala Changes Night and Location
January 14, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its annual Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, September 11,...
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Maydew to Chair 2019 ICFA Retail Council
January 14, 2019
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Mariah Maydew, president of Fruehauf’s Patio and Garden in Boulder, Colo., is serving as the 2019...
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Casual Industry Celebrates Excellence With 2018 Award Winners
September 28, 2018
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a...
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2018 Sales Rep of the Year Finalists Named
September 17, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2018 Sales Representative of the Year.
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Finalists
September 17, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2018...
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
September 10, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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ICFA Industry Roundtables Sign-Up Deadline Nears
August 20, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association is hosting its sixth annual Industry Roundtables from noon to 6...
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2018 Apollo Award Finalists Named
July 03, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2018 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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Entertaining Alfresco
June 21, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. – With summertime in full swing, many American consumers are sprucing up their outdoor spaces for alfresco...
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Celebrate National Splurge Day on June 18 Lounging in Your Outdoor Space
June 08, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. — If you mention that June 18 is National Splurge Day to someone, you will likely get...
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Alfresco Accents
February 28, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Consumers outfitting their outdoor spaces in 2018 don’t need to stop with the furniture. They can...
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Outdoors is the New Indoors
February 28, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C. — According to new research, consumers use their outdoor rooms for pretty much everything they can do...
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ICFA Names Morris Director of Operations
January 28, 2018
The International Casual Furnishings Association has named Michele Morris Director of Operations.
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Casual Industry Celebrates Excellence With 2017 Award Winners
September 15, 2017
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a...
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ICFA Introduces Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award
September 11, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furniture Association announces the creation of the Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to...
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
September 06, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Ten manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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2017 Sales Rep of the Year Finalists Named
August 13, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2017 Sales Representative of the Year.
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ICFA Announces Richard Frinier Design Scholarship
July 11, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the endowment of the Richard Frinier Design Scholarship by the...
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2017 Apollo Award Finalists Named
July 05, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2017 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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Petey Fleischut and Oliver Ma Receive ICFA Lifetime Achievement Award
June 28, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Petey Fleischut, founder of Casual Marketplace in Hockessin, Delaware, and Oliver Ma, founder of Treasure Garden,...
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ICFA Gala to Benefit City of Hope
June 22, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will donate a portion of the proceeds from its 2017 Awards...
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ICFA Industry Roundtables
May 31, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its fifth annual Industry Roundtables from noon to 6...
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Casual Industry Salutes 2016 Award Winners
September 26, 2016
CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers this week at a gala...
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Finalists
September 08, 2016
High Point, N.C. - Ten manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association's 2016...
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
September 06, 2016
High Point, N.C. - Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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Comfortable Outdoor Spaces
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ICFA Calls for Design Excellence Entries
June 06, 2016
High Point, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2016 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for...
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ICFA Industry Roundtables Offer Education & Networking
May 26, 2016
High Point, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its fourth annual Industry Roundtables from noon to 6...
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ICFA Planning 2017 Educational Conference
April 14, 2016
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association has begun work on its first educational forum, slated for February...
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ICFA Creates New Sales Representative Council
March 16, 2016
High Point, NC – In a move to better serve its independent members, the International Casual Furnishings Association has created...
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Survey: Consumers Want to Make Outdoor Living Spaces More Relaxing
March 03, 2016
High Point, NC – Following record amounts of snow and ice in January, millions of consumers are dreaming of spring...
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Indoors or Outdoors?
February 23, 2016
Backyard Rooms for 2016 Mimic Interior Spaces With Comfortable Seating, Mixed Materials, Fresh Colors
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Outdoor Spaces are Ready for Cooler Weather
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Outdoor Spaces are Ready for Cooler Weather
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Casual Industry Salutes 2015 Award Winners
September 19, 2015
Chicago – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers this week at a gala...
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
September 08, 2015
High Point, NC – Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Recipients
September 02, 2015
High Point, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announced its 2015 Manufacturer Leadership Awards today following an online vote...
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It’s a Great Time to Save on Outdoor Furnishings
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Flanders, Homsy to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
June 24, 2015
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces Dudley Flanders and Buzz Homsy are the 2015 recipients of...
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Apollo Award Finalists Named
June 22, 2015
High Point, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2015 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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Make Dad King of the Backyard for Father’s Day
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ICFA Sponsors Sales Training Webinar on May 28
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ICFA Sponsors Sales Training Webinar on May 28
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The Best Outdoor Seat for Memorial Day
May 08, 2015
Consumers Are Looking to Celebrate the Holiday in Style with Comfortable New Chairs
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ICFA Industry Roundtables Offer Education & Networking
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ICFA Industry Roundtables Offer Education & Networking
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Survey: Springtime is High Time to Celebrate Outside in Style
April 01, 2015
High Point, NC – Furnishings for outdoor living have taken a vibrant, colorful turn this year – just in time...
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Survey: Springtime is High Time to Celebrate Outside in Style
April 01, 2015
High Point, NC – Furnishings for outdoor living have taken a vibrant, colorful turn this year – just in time...
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McCray Assumes Chairmanship of ICFA
January 05, 2015
High Point, N.C. – Gary McCray, president of Klaussner Outdoor, has assumed the post of chairman of the International Casual...
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Casual Industry Salutes 2014 Award Winners
September 19, 2014
Chicago – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers this week at a gala...
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Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Recipients
September 12, 2014
High Point, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association presented its 2014 Manufacturer Leadership Awards today during the International Casual...
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ICFA Names Jackie Hirschhaut as Executive Director
July 28, 2014
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association has named Jackie Hirschhaut as its new executive director following the...
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Brown and Schlesinger Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
June 18, 2014
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named William S. Brown Sr. and Fred Schlesinger the...
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Tickets Available for ICFA Awards Gala
June 06, 2014
High Point, N.C. – Tickets for the 2014 International Casual Furnishings Association Awards Gala went on sale this week. The...
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Longtime ICFA Executive to Step Down
June 04, 2014
High Point, N.C. – Joseph P. Logan, executive director of the International Casual Furnishings Association since its inception in 2008,...
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Apollo Award Finalists Named
May 29, 2014
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2014 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes...
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Results of ICFA Retail Benchmarking Survey Available
May 21, 2014
High Point, N.C. – Results of a new benchmarking survey conducted earlier this year among U.S.-based retailers of outdoor home...
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ICFA Calls for Design Excellence Entries
May 15, 2014
High Point, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2014 Design Excellence Awards competition, the premier design recognition...
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ICFA Announces 2014 Retail Council Leadership
January 07, 2014
High Point, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announces that Kristine Schultz-Hutchinson of Patios Plus of Rancho Mirage,...
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ICFA Continues Fall Webinar Series
October 23, 2013
November Edition Helps Retailers Identify and Target Market to Core Customers
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ICFA Offers Marketing Webinar
October 02, 2013
High Point, N.C. – On Wednesday, October 16, the International Casual Furnishings Association will present a one-hour webinar to provide...
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ICFA Honors 2013 Award Winners
September 20, 2013
Chicago – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers this week during a gala...
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ICFA Elects 2014 Officers
September 18, 2013
Chicago – The International Casual Furnishings Association elected its 2014 officers and directors today at its Annual Membership Meeting here.
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ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
September 10, 2013
High Point, NC – Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs,...
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ICFA Announces Manufacturer Leadership Award Winners
August 14, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced the winners of its 2013 Manufacturer Leadership Awards,...
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ICFA Names Four Finalists for 2013 Sales Representative of the Year
August 01, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named four finalists for the industry’s 2013 Sales Representative...
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ICFA Retail Roundtable Offers Education & Networking
July 26, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association will host a Retail Roundtable from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m....
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ICFA Announces Apollo Award Finalists
May 28, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2013 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail...
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June 21 is Deadline for Design Excellence Entries
May 21, 2013
High Point, NC – Companies interested in entering the 2013 Design Excellence Awards competition for casual furnishings products have until...
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Ken Burrows To Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
May 16, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Ken Burrows its 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
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ICFA Sales Training Webinars Support DVD Series
April 12, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) is continuing to add to its online library of sales...
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ICFA Board Adopts New Vision and Mission Statements, Announces Changes
April 12, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Board of Directors adopted new mission and vision statements at...
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ICFA Announces Changes to Casual Industry Awards Programs
April 11, 2013
High Point, NC – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Board of Directors has adopted several changes to the casual...
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ICFA Webinar Offers Retailers Key Insights for Driving Sales With Financing Options
January 02, 2013
High Point, NC – Leveraging the International Casual Furnishings Association’s new consumer finance program through GE Capital will be the...