Casual Living - June 1, 2006

When the sun shines, retailers in our industry can hardly contain their optimistic outlooks. Nearly two-thirds of retailers who responded to Casual Living's exclusive Store Operations Report said they expect this year's sales to top 2005 sales. Another third expect sales to stay about the same, while only 4% expect 2006 sales to be lower than 2005 sales.

• Departments
• CFR Guest Column
• Merchandise your way to profit
• Casually Speaking
• Staying ahead and on-trend
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• News
• Agio expands showroom site
• Paddock Pools, Patios expands
• Gaining consumer attention with Licensing
• Bella-Dura inks Asian licensee
• Windham signs for showroom, new cushion deal
• Carter Grandle to open larger Mart showroom
• Court rules again for Brown Jordan against Dale Boles
• Homeowners want outdoor spaces to reflect personalities, lifestyles
• Sunbrella licenses Phoenix Trim, adds to Ruggiero, Textillery lines
• Porch & Patio files bankruptcy
• People on the Move
• People on the Move

• Features
• Merchandising Awards 2006
• Editors announce annual winners
• News Special
• Dedon offers a global example, inspiration
• Outdoor Style
• Dishing out complements
• Retail Profile
• High performance always in season at Seasonal Concepts