Perspective:
A Heavy Loan!
Everyone marketing any home-related product has been waiting anxiously for those in the Millennial cohort to begin buying homes
February 2018 Flipbook
February 2018 Articles
Perspective:
Making it Happen
By Tom Lassiter
On the outskirts of Richmond, Mikki and Joey Hopcroft have built a solid reputation for Bon Air Hearth, Porch and Patio by making life easy for their customers.
Give Builders a Chance!
By Bill Sendelback
If you’re a hearth dealer, your best opportunity to grow your business may be in establishing strong relationships with local builders.
A Family Affair
By Tom Lassiter
A few months ago, Leib Oehmig became CEO of Glen Raven, but, he says, “we (meaning everyone at Glen Raven) are just a group of people trying our very best to support our customers and, hopefully, grow the business in the process.”
They’re Buying!
By Lisa Readie Mayer
This may be the best news of 2018: The Millennial generation is finally buying homes, and here’s what you need to know.
A Barrel of Fun
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Barrel grills are becoming an exciting new barbecue category, and now is the time for specialty retailers to jump on the bandwagon.
Proven Performers
By Bill Sendelback
Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits have been around for about 20 years and selling well; the lifestyle they create appeals to most people.
Interiors Inspire Exteriors
By Mark Brock
More and more, homeowners want their Outdoor Room®(s) to blend seamlessly with their interior decor.
Fabric Wars!
By Mark Brock
There’s nothing casual about competition among casual furniture fabric makers, but at least it’s done in a civilized manner.
February News: BBQ, Big Bucks & Bling
By Lisa Readie Mayer
A winning pitmaster takes cash and diamonds at this ladies-only barbecue competition.
2017 December Business Climate
In early January Hearth & Home faxed and emailed a survey to 2,500 specialty retailers of hearth, barbecue and patio products, asking them to compare December 2017 sales to December 2016. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 182 useable returns.
Parting Shot: Fire As Art
First, Elena Colombo created a fire bowl – of Cor-ten steel and fueled by gas. That was in 2002.
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Letter to All Our Readers from Richard Wright
Friday, September 4, 2020
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Business Outlook Is More Pessimistic
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Every week since the end of April, the Census Bureau has been asking the nation's small businesses about...
