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Landmark Furniture Store Is Moving
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE
After 30 successful years, Inside-Out Home Furnishings is moving. In order to expand its brand and increase exposure, Brentwood's original furniture store is carrying its tradition of style and quality to the space previously occupied by Blue River Canyon Day Spa.
"Our customer relationships span decades," says Jerry Stroupe, CEO of Inside-Out Home Furnishings, "so this move achieves two of our goals: to remain local, and to offer our loyal customers more variety in their furniture choices."
Locally-owned and family-operated, Inside-Out Home Furnishings will experience an unprecedented increase in visibility with this move. Its new location at the corner of Franklin Road and Old Hickory Boulevard is the second busiest intersection in Metro Nashville, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Metro Public Works.
A recent study projects a 15 percent traffic increase at the intersection by 2035, a significant jump over the 2012 average annual daily traffic (AADT) of 52,576 vehicles per day.
"In the new space, all of our furniture collections, both indoor and outdoor, will live inside the store," says Paulette Stroupe, owner of the business. "This change in our business model will allow our customers to enjoy the high-quality shopping experience they've come to expect year 'round. We're also very excited to debut the new showroom in time for the opening of our annual Christmas Shoppe, Nashville's destination for exceptional Christmas décor," adds Stroupe.
Inside-Out Home Furnishings offers only the highest quality indoor, outdoor and covered porch casual furniture in designs and collections that are exclusive to the store. The store operates Monday - Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm at 4904 Thoroughbred Lane in Brentwood. Contact: Keely Stroupe (615) 373-8313, Keely@insideouthome.com or visit the website.
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Correction
Two errors were made on one chart in the article entitled "Heading Back Up!" (Hearth & Home, September 2013). The article was based on a mid-year survey of barbecue products through the specialty retail channel.
The lower of two charts should have been titled "Barbecue Products - Mid-Year Sales, U.S./Canada - 2013 to 2012 (not 2003 to 2012).
In addition, the numbers on the bar showing the percent increase of Firepits should be and not -2.2%.
Hearth & Home apologizes for the error.
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Healthy mid-year over mid-year sales gains were registered by Pellet Grills, Smokers/Kamados and Firepits.
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Sunbrella Fabrics Now in Indigo
GLEN RAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
Indigo-dyed fabrics have endured through the ages and continue to attract a loyal following as reflected on fashion runways and during the upcoming High Point Furniture Market. Home décor authority Joe Ruggiero has created a master bedroom using Sunbrella fabrics with a classic Indigo-dyed styling that will debut during market week October 19-24 within the Miles Talbott showroom.
"I had the opportunity to visit authentic Indigo dyeing studios in Japan," said Ruggiero, who draws inspiration for his Sunbrella fabrics from extensive worldwide travels. "The look we have achieved with Sunbrella fabrics in Indigo is very similar to the colors created in Indigo studios using plant material. The color clarity is outstanding."
Not only has Ruggiero interpreted the color of Indigo dyeing from Japan for today's consumer, he also found inspiration in Japan for his pattern Symbols, which plays a prominent role with the master bedroom setting at Miles Talbott. Japanese characters from ancient art inspired Ruggiero to create his own original artwork that inspired the distinctive look of Symbols.
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Indigo "Symbols" by Joe Ruggiero.
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"We have used the color of Indigo throughout our Sunbrella fabrics collection, including patterns Chevy II, Zig Zag, Tesora, Paisley and Cara," Ruggiero said. "You'll also find Indigo with a number of Sunbrella stock fabrics, some of which we have included in our presentation at Miles Talbott."
Ruggiero's most recent introductions for Sunbrella have drawn inspiration from his global travels as a television host and home furnishings designer. His trademark is the manner in which he interprets international influences to appeal to American consumers.
New for this market, Ruggiero has created the Sunbrella pattern Flower Garden in the color Slate, which is reversible. Silhouettes of leaves and flowers from his own garden inspired Ruggiero for the new pattern. His expansive collection of Sunbrella fabrics will be featured throughout the Miles Talbott showroom during the High Point Furniture Market, illustrating trends he envisions for the next six months. Look for upholstery that emphasizes colorways in Gray, Carmel and Charcoal.
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Pride Family Brands Recognizes
Members of Its Independent Sales Team
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
Pride Family Brands, award-winning designers and manufacturer of luxury handcrafted aluminum casual furniture, presented awards to individual members within the company's sales representation team during the 2013 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market.
The 2013 Pride Family Brands Sales Representative of the Year was awarded to Gary Moretti of GSM Marketing. Moretti represents Pride's products in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and New Mexico. He has been a part of the Pride Family Brands sales team for over 15 years. This award recognized overall excellence in customer service, territory and sales growth and superior product knowledge of the company's Castelle brand.
Doug Becht, of Jack Becht, LTD., Pride Family Brands' patio specialty representative for Illinois and Wisconsin, was recognized with the Pioneer Award. He has been a member of the Pride sales team since 2009, and was responsible for the highest percentage increase in new customer development during the 2013 season.
The Most Improved Territory Award for 2013 was given to Don Bennett and H.C. Haynes of Bennett-Haynes Associates. As 30-year veterans of the casual industry, Bennett and Haynes represent the Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma regions for Pride. The territory saw a 44 percent increase in sales over the previous year. The team also was recognized with the Specialty Representative of the Year award for the company's Summer Winds brand.
The awards were presented by Rory Rehmert, vice president of sales and marketing for Pride Family Brands.
"As a result of our commitment to quality products as well as quality people, Pride Family Brands has experienced growth year after year," he said. "We are proud to take time and recognize the efforts and professionalism of individuals and our entire network of sales representatives that has created the position of leadership that Pride Family Brands holds within the industry."
For over 30 years, Pride Family Brands has been a family owned manufacturer of quality outdoor furniture. For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of outdoor furniture visit the website or contact 954-735-9800.
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Steve Lowsky, president, Pride Family Brands; Gary Moretti, Sales Representative of the Year; Rory Rehmert, VP Sales and Marketing.
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Steve Lowsky, Doug Becht, sales representative, and Rory Rehmert.
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Steve Lowsky, Don Bennett, sales representative and H.C. Haynes, sales representative, and Rory Rehmert.
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