Casual Living - February 1, 2006

Solids and geometrics dominate sling seating, while solids and florals are the most popular patterns on cushion seating, according to casual furniture retailers. When it comes to color, retailers say taupe and beige still sell the best. Looking ahead, more retailers see solids posting even better sales figures on both cushions and slings, with some help from tone-on-tone variations.

• Departments
• CFR Guest Column
• Networking adds competitive edge
• Casually Speaking
• Get ready, set to grow
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• Letters to the Editor
• Manufacturers make alliances — friend or foe?
• News
• Coleman Company refocuses strategy
• Treasure Island files for bankruptcy
• Homecrest realigns its national sales organization
• Paddock Pools, Patios & Spas names CFO, opens superstore and holiday shop
• Tommy Bahama joins forces with Outdoor Experience
• Carter Grandle signs deal with Wrangler brand
• News Briefs
• Hearth & Home Technologies expands in Southern California
• Robb & Stucky Outdoor expands Arizona presence
• Whitewood Industries introduces outdoor line
• EZ-Dri Outdoor Cushioning foam meets fire-prevention standards
• Laneventure expands WeatherMaster
• National Hardware Show moves to Orlando for 2007
• New River Casual Furniture reaches exclusive distribution agreement with iGarden
• People on the Move
• People on the Move

• Features
• 2006 Fabric Showcase
• Fun Fabrics
• Glen Raven Custom Fabrics presents Sunbrella shade, sheer and velvet fabrics
• Neutralized
• 2006 Fabric Showcase
• Red Unraveled
• Green with Envy
• Lloyd/Flanders to offer Ralph Lauren fabric collection
• Outdoor Style
• Weaving Magic
• Fired UP
• Retail Profile
• Backyard Outfitters A specialty store with a twist