September 2019 Flipbook

September 2019 Articles

Perspective:
Past & Present

Glen Raven’s company motto is, “Let endless possibilities begin.”

Where Creativity Thrives

By Tom Lassiter

Allen Gant, Jr., had a vision, of retaining Glen Raven’s past while taking it into the future; his goal was to stimulate employee collaboration and innovation.

That Entrepreneurial Spirit

By Richard Wright

Karen and Paul Galindo have made a success of their marriage, and of three stores they ran under the names Greenhouse Mall, and Outside in Style, based in Texas. Now they’re closing those stores, and opening a women’s fashion shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Make Room For Modular

By Lisa Readie Mayer

Turnkey outdoor kitchens could be small retailers’ building blocks to success; don’t be intimidated.

Casual Market New Exhibitors

A preview of offerings from new exhibitors at the Mart.

Back to School

By Richard Wright

CEO Kathy Juckett takes 116-year-old Telescope Casual Furniture back to school; the results are impressive.

Balancing Act

By Bill Sendelback

In Steamboat Springs, there’s more to life than just work.

New Products at the Mart

New and on display in Chicago.

2019 Apollo Awards

Finalists for the 2019 Apollo Awards have been named. On the night of Wednesday, September 11, at the Hilton Chicago hotel, the two winners will be named and recognized – not least by their peers.

2019 July Business Climate

In early August, Hearth & Home faxed a survey to 2,500 specialty retailers of hearth, patio, and barbecue products, asking them to compare July 2019 sales to July 2018. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 206 usable returns.

Who Reads Hearth & Home?
Wes Stewart, for one!

Vista, California

Parting Shot: Firefall At 9,600 Ft.

Initially, a three-tiered fire feature seems a bit of overkill, until you learn that the house is in Breckenridge, Colorado, where an average of 175 inches of snow falls each year.