International Casual Furnishings Association
ICFA Cancels Preview Show
The International Casual Furnishings Association is canceling the Preview Show slated for July 14-16 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and has shifted its focus toward Casual Market Chicago…
ICFA Releases Results of Updated COVID-19 Business Survey
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates continue to interrupt the industry’s prime selling season for outdoor furnishings, the most recent survey of International Casual Furnishings…
Ty Bennett to Deliver Keynote at ICFAEdCon2020
“With each conference, I dig down a little deeper, evolving our conversation to build upon the lessons learned the year before,” said entrepreneur, author, and nationally recognized motivational…
Outdoor Product Trends, Highlights from Chicago's 2019 Casual Market
Casual Market is the world’s largest exhibition of outdoor furnishings and accessories, presented by the International Casual Furnishings Association and the Mart. This year’s market, held Sept. 10-…
Casual Industry Presents Awards at 2019 Gala
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers this week at a gala awards celebration during Casual Market Chicago…
International Casual Furnishings Association Names Recipients of 2019 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announced that Gwen and Jack Raseman and Allen E. Gant Jr., are the recipients of its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Awards.
“Family businesses are…
Castelle to Collaborate With Sarah Willett on Patina Vie Outdoor Furniture Collection
Castelle today announced a licensing agreement and collaboration between its Castelle brand and product designer and antiquarian, Sarah Willett, founder of Patina Vie. The award-winning casual…
Brown Jordan Rebrands to Connect With a New Generation
Long known as an outdoor manufacturer catering to the luxury market, Brown Jordan is in the midst of a comprehensive rebrand designed to attract a new generation of consumers.
“Long a traditional…
Erik Qualman to Give Keynote Address at ICFA's Educational Conference
Acclaimed marketing expert Erik Qualman will share insights on digital trends and leadership in the opening keynote address at the International Casual Furnishings Association’s (ICFA) third…
ICFA Announces Design Excellence Category Winners
The International Casual Furnishings Association (IFCA) announced this week the winners of its Design Excellence competition, recognizing 11 manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories …