Casual Living - October 1, 2006

Though the year is almost over, the grilling season has extended to year-round for many, and manufacturers continue to introduce stainless steel grills to the marketplace. From modern designs to built-in beauties, there is no shortage of style when it comes to creating an outdoor kitchen.

• Departments
• CFR Guest Column
• AmericasMart offers accessories advantage
• Casually Speaking
• Casual lifestyle keeps growing
• Letters to the Editor
• Direct imports can be high-end with better values
• News
• Schou adds Scandinavian flavor to American decor
• High Point Market announces name change
• Home Casual to acquire Sun Isle USA
• Pinnacle Award winners to be named
• Maitland-Smith expands to the outdoors with new line

• Features
• Design Excellence
• Bungalow by EZ-Up receives top design award
• Hot Products
• Hot products in High Point
• Post Show Report
• Casual Market upbeat, maybe too short
• CFR recognizes manufacturer partners
• Consumer Panel offers answers to retailers' questions
• 2006 Merchandising Excellence Awards given at Casual Show
• Color Invades Market
• Retail Profile
• Hoigaard's steps it up with new location