Press Releases from Pride Family Brands (32 total)
Castelle and Barclay Butera Outdoor Collaboration Expands With 2019 Introduction
The Barclay Butera Outdoor Collection for Castelle will expand to include a show stopping day bed with canopy as well as a double chaise lounge.
The collaboration with Butera, which is in its second year, has produced one of the best-selling introductory collections in the history of Castelle. With the tremendous response from retailers, designers and consumers, the anticipation for the new collection is high.
Due to its…
Awards, Acknowledgment and Positive Response to 2018 Collections Cap Casual Mark …
During the recent 2017 Casual Market Chicago, outdoor furnishings
designer and manufacturer, CASTELLE, proudly recognized members of its independent sales force. At the same
market, Castelle also was acknowledged for the fourth time for manufacturing leadership in the cast aluminum
category by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) membership. The overall market was
noteworthy as Castelle’s new introductions and programs for 2018 also received an overwhelmingly positive
response.
The Castelle awards were presented by Derek Ritzel,
president…
Contemporary Styling Highlighted in New CASTELLE Hermosa and Sunrise 2018 Collec …
Each collection features crisp angles, curves and graphic elements that capture contemporary chic at its finest. The collections deliver an unparalleled quality with a cast and extruded aluminum construction and a durable multi-stage powder coat finishing.
The Hermosa collection captures elegance through its lines and angles with a unique intersecting ribbon design prominently featured on the sides of all seating in the collection. Delivering a slender profile, the Hermosa Collection is…
The CASTELLE 2018 Sonesta Collection Features Traditional Style and Broad Select …
Across the 2018 introductions from Castelle, design styles encompass contemporary, transitional and traditional. The Sonesta Collection debuts crafted to exhibit traditional influences in a wide array of coordinating pieces including standard and crescent deep seating and cushioned and sling dining. With hammered curving arms and an open decorative seat back medallion of intersecting lines, the SONESTA Collection delivers a fresh traditional seating choice.
“With the Sonesta Collection, once again,…
Pride Family Brands and Merchandise Mart Properties Ink Deal for Relocation to 1 …
Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of casual furniture, announces that it has finalized an agreement with MMPI for the relocation of its company's showroom to the 15th floor of the historic Chicago Merchandise Mart. Currently located on the 17th floor, Pride's relocation is part of The Mart's anticipated reconfiguration of the casual outdoor furnishing floors intended to offer designers and buyers a seamless experience while shopping the outdoor showrooms.…
Outdoor Furnishings Manufacturer, Pride Family Brands, Announces In-Season Custo …
Luxury causal furniture designer and manufacturer, Pride Family Brands announces that in-season custom orders have surpassed those for the same period in 2011. The positive growth being experienced by the company is reflected in increase s in custom order sizes, the frequency of casua l r e t ai ler orders as well as the higher-end products selected.
“The custom order segment of our business has always been significant,”…
Pride Family Brands Announces Hiring of Independent Design Consultant, Marcia Bl …
Pride Family Brands announces the hiring of Marcia Blake as an independent design consultant for the award-winning manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings and accessories. Ms. Blake currently is the president and creative director of a full service design firm specializing in outdoor environments.
“Marcia’s work within the casual industry is well recognized,” said Steve Lowsky, president of Pride Family Brands. “We are looking forward to applying her design…
Inaugural Casual Living Industry Conference Sponsored In Part by Pride Family Br …
Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings, announces its participation as a sponsor of the inaugural Casual Living industry conference. Designed to educate and motivate the outdoor living segment, the conference will take place in Sarasota, Florida from February 22nd through the 24th.
Entitled ”The Sky’s The Limit: Maximizing Opportunities in the Casual Market,” the conference will include social and educational functions…
Pride Family Brands Debuts Latest Additions to Resident Lifestyle Expert Video S …
Pride Family Brands announces the debut of the latest installments in its Resident Life Expert Video Series captured directly from the recent International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. Filmed on location from Pride Family Brands' showroom on the 17th floor of Chicago's Merchandise Mart, numerous retailers and industry professionals shared their individual insight and impressions on the casual furnishings industry.
"The goal of our video series is…
Pride Family Brands Promotes Steve Lowsky To President of The Luxury Aluminum Ca …
Pride Family Brands announced today the promotion of Steve Lowsky to President of the award-winning designer and manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings. The announcement comes as the company begins its thirty-fifth year as a leader in the casual furnishings industry.
"Steve has been an integral part of our business since it was founded in 1977," said Jamie Lowsky, CEO, of Pride Family Brands. "For the past 20…
Pride Family Brands Expands Production Shifts and Work Force To Meet Demand for …
Pride Family Brands announced today that has begun shipments of its recently introduced luxury cast aluminum fire pits due to the enthusiastic reception of the items. Debuting at the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, the fire pits were exceedingly well received and have required the luxury casual furniture manufacturer to increase its work force and production shifts to meet shipment demand.
"Our new fire pit designs have received a…
Pride Family Brands Awarded Manufacturing Leadership Award for Luxury Cast Alumi …
At the 2011 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum furniture, was awarded the Manufacturing Leadership Award for the Luxury Cast Aluminum Category. As a result of voting by the retail membership of the International Casual Furnishings Association, Pride Family Brands was recognized for excellence in design, quality of manufactured goods, merchandising, customer service, ethics/trade relations and communications. The…
The Rug Market America Debuts Expanded Catalog In Time for High Point Market Pro …
The Rug Market America announces the launch of its latest full product catalog in time for the 2011 Fall High Point Furniture Market. The catalog, with over 150 pages, boasts images of the company's extensive designer rug line including over 500 patterns from eight collection types. The catalog launch is in association with The Rug Market America's celebration of its 26th anniversary year.
"Our marketing team has worked…
Pride Family Brands Announces Manufacturer Representative Awards - Michael Urkow …
Pride Family Brands, luxury casual furniture designer and manufacturer, recently acknowledged members of its sales representative force for superior achievements during the 2010-2011 sales year. The awards ceremony was held during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago. The Sales Representative of the Year award was presented to Michael Urkowitz (pictured) of Michael Urkowitz Associates. The award recognized Michael's overall excellence in territory growth, sales growth,…
Sylvia Henderson Promoted to Pride Family Brands' Director of Sales and Marketin …
Pride Family Brands is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvia Henderson to Director of Sales and Marketing. Henderson joined Pride Family Brands in 1998 and previously held the title of Marketing Manager.
"Sylvia is an amazing human with an unbelievable work ethic and always gets the job done and done well," said Jamie Lowsky, CEO of Pride Family Brands. "Sylvia travels throughout China to all the factories…
Casual Furniture Manufacturer, Pride Family Brands Promotes Beth Entwisle to Sal …
Pride Family Brands proudly announces that Beth Entwisle has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager for the company's Castelle, Prestige and Summer Winds brands. Entwisle has been with the Ft. Lauderdale, FL- based designer and manufacturer of cast aluminum outdoor furniture since 2001 when she joined its Customer Service department. Most recently, she has held the post of Assistant Sales Manager under Vice President of Sales and…
Trellis Design Added to Pride Family Brands' Line Up of Cast Table Top Options
With the combination of a fresh open work cast design and an intricate carved inset, the Trellis table top is the latest cast design from award winning casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands. Created to coordinate with multiple seating styles, the Trellis Table Top is the latest addition to the high-end manufacturer's outdoor dining selections.
"Each season, we look to our artisans to introduce another…
Pride Family Brands Unveils Designer Casabella Collection In Response to Consume …
With the introduction of the Casabella Collection from its Castelle line of high quality cast aluminum casual furnishings, Pride Family Brands responds to current buying trends with simplified design styling.
The introduction of the Casabella Collection from Pride Family Brands' Castelle line of designer cast aluminum casual furnishings answers a growing trend for affordable luxury through simplified styling. With the award-winning quality for which Pride Family Brands is known, the…
Tropically Inspired Outdoor Furnishings Introduced With The Cannes Collection fr …
Tropical locales and motifs are the inspiration for the Cannes Collection, the latest addition to the Castelle line from the award-winning designers at Pride Family Brands. Each piece in the collection incorporates handcrafted rattan-like elements formed of heavy duty all-weather aluminum. Through an airy open work back design and oversized fade-resistant cushions, the Cannes provides a fresh tropical look. The collection incorporates sling dining,…
Ibiza Collection, With An Old World Design Motif, Is The Latest Introduction Fro …
– A European design influence and old world details are incorporated as the latest collection from Pride Family Brands' Castelle line, the Ibiza, is introduced. From the luxury manufacturer of aluminum outdoor furnishings, the Ibiza Collection is handcrafted incorporating designer cast components inspired by old world artistry.
"The handcrafted quality of our furnishings is on full display with the Ibiza Collection," said Jamie Lowsky, CEO, Pride Family…
Pride Family Brands Launches Phase Two of Its "Attention To Detail," Multi-Level …
Pride Family Brands, manufacturer and designer of casual furnishings, announces the launch of the second phase of its "Attention to Detail" (ATD) promotional campaign slated for 2011-2012. Numerous media and marketing outlets including traditional and emerging media will be incorporated into the efforts.
Earlier in the spring of 2011, the first phase of the campaign was announced including the naming of Jamie Sorcher, media…
"Attention To Detail" Theme Unveiled For the First In Pride Family Brands' Serie …
In its ongoing efforts to support and educate its dealer network, Pride Family Brands is producing an informative and engaging video series featuring its Resident Lifestyle Expert, Jamie Sorcher. The series will offer a wealth of information, sales tips and style trends with regard to the high end casual furnishings crafted by Pride Family Brands. "Attention to Detail ," will debut as the first in the series.
"This…
Outdoor and Casual Furnishings Retailers Respond to "How's Business?" in June 20 …
The latest in a year-long series of monthly research reports focusing on the outdoor and casual furnishings industry will feature insight from the retailers' point of view. Through a sponsorship by Pride Family Brands, the research to be published in the June issue of Casual Living magazine, will analyze collective responses to "How's Business?" from retailers across the segment. Sales as reported for the first quarter of 2011 along…
Pride Family Brands Names Jamie Sorcher as the Casual Furniture Manufacturer's R …
In response to retailer and consumer desire for more designer insight and information, Pride Family Brands announces that it has entered into an association with design expert and media personality, Jamie Sorcher to become the award-winning casual furnishings manufacturers' Resident Lifestyle Expert.
In the position of Pride's Resident Lifestyle Expert, Sorcher will work to promote the outdoor furnishings brands of Pride Family Brands through videos, appearances, on air…
Pride Family Brands Announces 100% ICFA Membership Participation by Independent …
Pride Family Brands is proud to announce that the independent sales personnel representing the company's lines have achieved 100% membership participation for 2011 in the casual furnishings industry's association, the ICFA (International Casual Furnishings Association.) Membership has been achieved by the sixteen sales representative agencies that represent Pride Family Brands' Castelle, Prestige and Summer Winds lines across the fifty states of the United States and throughout North America.
"Our…
Casual Furniture Manufacturer, Pride Family Brands Names Robert Snyder to Repres …
Casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands, has named Robert (Bob) Snyder to represent the company in the southern California region. Snyder, owner of Strand Associates located in Fountain Valley, Ca., has over 30 years of experience in the casual furnishing industry. As an independent representative for over 27 years, Bob has worked on behalf of many major furnishings companies and other outdoor product lines. …
Pride Family Brands Announces Plans To Continue Sponsorship In 2011 of HGTV Outd …
For 2011, Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of high quality outdoor cast aluminum furniture, will once again sponsor the publication of extensive research created exclusively for the outdoor living segment. The research in conjunction with HGTV, includes consumer buying trends, design and coloration trends, sales demographics, logistics, retail venues and select outdoor product preferences.
"Over the years, change has been a constant in the outdoor products…
Pride Family Brands Announces Expansion of Ft. Lauderdale Casual Furniture Showr …
Pride Family Brands, manufacturer of high quality aluminum casual furniture, announces the expansion of the company's display showroom located within their headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The showroom, which will be completed in January of 2011, will have undergone a complete renovation resulting in the addition of 5,000 square feet of display space bringing the total square footage to 10,000+.
"The previous showroom provided a limited…
Pride Family Brands, Casual Furniture Manufacturer, Announces the Addition of Ma …
Pride Family Brands, manufacturer of high quality aluminum casual furniture, is pleased to announce the addition of two independent sales representatives, Matt Kotoski and Rob Quello. Kotoski and Quello join Pride's national network of sales personnel representing the manufacturer's Castelle, Prestige and SummerWinds lines.
"Our product lines are well represented by a quality group of sales representatives'" said Jamie Lowsky, CEO of Pride Family Brands, headquartered in Hollywood, FL.…
Outdoor Living Product Sales Stats for the Nation's Big Box Retailers Presented …
In November 2010, the annual research results on the sales of outdoor living products sold through "Big Box" retailers will be published in Casual Living magazine, trade publication to the outdoor leisure marketplace. Thanks in part to its sponsor, Pride Family Brands, the survey illustrates the top five big box or mass retailers with regard to ranking 2009 sales for outdoor living products. Included in the statistics were…
Outdoor Furniture Manufacturer, Pride Family Brands Announces Express Shipment P …
In as little as fifteen working days, casual retailers can now receive custom ordered inventory from Pride Family Brands as announced by the manufacturer and designers of handcrafted, luxury cast and wrought aluminum outdoor furniture. Pride's Express Shipment program incorporates the company's most popular designs, finishes and fabrics into a program that works well with retailers who are unable to stock large amounts of inventory.
"The…
Pride Family Brands Announces Wrought Aluminum Casual Furnishing Introductions R …
Following the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, Pride Family Brands, designers and manufacturer of luxury handcrafted aluminum casual furniture, announced trends seen during the market based on overall retailer response and product placements with the wrought aluminum collections topping the list.
"We had a tremendous response to our new wrought aluminum collections," said Rory Rehmert, vice president of sales and marketing for Pride Family…
