A 42-year veteran of the casual furniture industry VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- Barb Hunter, Agio, USA Vice President Sales, National Accounts, is retiring on August 1 after 16 years with the company. Hunter is a 42-year veteran of the casual furniture industry. A lifelong resident of Portland, ... Read more »
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Doug Peppler Promoted To Executive VP of Agio, USA
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – July 15, 2019 -- Casual furniture leader Agio, USA has announced the promotion of Doug Peppler to executive vice president. Peppler is a partner and 17-year employee of the company and has served in executive management positions for Agio, USA, including vice president and ... Read more »
Agio introduces new Apricity brand
Designed exclusively for specialty retailers CHICAGO – Agio introduces Apricity, a new brand in outdoor living that’s designed for and dedicated exclusively to specialty retailers. “Years ago, specialty retailers showed consumers that outdoor furniture choices were no longer limited to dining sets ... Read more »
Birth of a Brand
By Richard Wright, Hearth & Home In an interview with Mike Gaylord of Agio, he explains the reasoning behind the creation of the company’s new brand – Apricity – and why retailers must begin their buying process six months earlier than they do now. Hearth & Home: Tell me why anyone in ... Read more »
Specialty Retailers Now Have Their Moment In The Sun
Apricity – the new Outdoor brand by Agio – is designed exclusively for Specialty (MERCHANDISE MART, CHICAGO – July 17, 2018) Agio, the industry leader in outdoor furniture, has introduced Apricity, a new brand innovation in outdoor living for Spring 2019. Scores of retailers, buyers and industry ... Read more »
AGIO Mourns the Loss of Long-time Associate: Terry Wayne Lail, 1952-2018
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 19, 2018) – Agio, USA shares the sad news of the passing of Terry Lail with the Outdoor Industry. Terry Wayne Lail (1952-2018) passed away on Oct. 10 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in the presence of his family after a long and difficult recovery from injuries he ... Read more »
High-end suppliers differentiate with style, durability
Cindy W. Hodnett – Furniture Today, April 21, 2015 Agio advises retailers that Outdoor is an extension of the consumer’s home as well as an important selling opportunity. Read full article. ... Read more »
AGIO-USA Names Saldana Vice President of Product Development
10-year Veteran with Agio to Focus on Traditional Furniture Retailers VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Dec. 31, 2014) – Leonard Saldana has been promoted to vice president of product development for Agio-USA. In his new position, Saldana’s priority will be to grow the indoor furniture retailer segment by ... Read more »