Perspective:
The Covid-Convention
Prior to leaving for the HPBExpo in New Orleans, we all knew that we were tempting fate.
Magazine Archives
Perspective:
Three Awards For Napoleon
By Richard Wright
The company leaves with awards in two categories – Wood Products and Electric Products, as well as the Daniel J. Melcon Award for Best-in-Show – Hearth Products.
Down, Not Out
By Bill Sendelback
For the most part, the Expo was better than expected, particularly on that first day.
Grills of Many Colors
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Stainless steel is not the only option in the Outdoor Room, and consumers are getting bold enough to try it.
Touching the Sky
By Bill Sendelback
Frenchman Dominique Imbert is in the hearth industry, in a very artistic way.
Don't Turn the Key and Walk Away!
By Bill Sendelback
The HPBA now offers a way to help you sell your business.
April New Products
April 2020 New Products!
The True Cost of Electrification
Electricity is not known for its resiliency during winter storms or other emergency situations. Without storage, if the power goes out, you have no power to heat, cook, or bathe if you depend on grid electricity, which the vast majority of consumers do.
2020 February Business Climate
In early March, Hearth & Home faxed a survey to 2,500 specialty retailers of hearth, patio, and barbecue products, asking them to compare February 2020 sales to February 2019. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 186 useable returns.
Parting Shot: Fireside Dining
Empire Canyon Lodge is located in Park City, Utah, in the mountains of Deer Valley in the Wasatch Range about 36 miles east of Salt Lake City.
Clearing Hurdles
By Bill Sendelback
Wood-burners are selling well despite the turmoil created by the EPA’s NSPS 2020; once again manufacturers display their resilience (limbo, anyone?).
Meet Dick Hoffman
By Bill Sendelback
The new chairman of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association just sold his retail store in Asheville, North Carolina. Don’t worry, he says the sale will give him more time to spend on his chairman duties.
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
By Lisa Readie Mayer
This New Orleans jazz great smokes on stage and at the grill.
March New Products
New Products at the HPBExpo!
Bernhardt Goes Casual
By Tom Lassiter
The 131-year-old family furniture business is known for its luxe look, high quality, and affordable price points.
Fireside Chats
By Richard Wright
The following interviews with the CEOs of three companies – The Empire Group (Empire Comfort Systems, Stove Builder International (SBI), Broilmaster, and Primo Grills); Montigo; and Stûv America – underlines the workload required to run a hearth company today.
Listen to Yogi
By Bill Sendelback
Collin Emmett worked hard, created a successful business, and married the right woman (which was his best decision).
A Slice of the Pie?
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Don’t miss out on the Home Pizza Trend; it’s another major trend in its infancy.
Buy vs. Borrow?
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Will the rapidly growing sharing economy take a bite out of (your) retail sales? Only if you let it by not joining the trend.
Wayne's World
By Bill Sendelback
Designing and selling truly custom fireplaces keeps Wayne Holsapple from being bored.
