Casual Living - August 1, 2007

A record number of entries are recorded in this year's Design Excellence competition — 142. New designs find a main focus in the woven category, with more than 30 entries. Taking a look at the products, you'll notice key trends emerging in the casual industry, from updated resin looks to ornately detailed pieces hinting at feminine style within the wrought iron/wrought aluminum category.

• Departments
• CFR Q and A
• Q: What's the most effective method for your store(s) in working with designers?
• Casually Speaking
• Catch the buzz to capitalize on new designs
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• Guest Column
• Getting your share of growing grill sales?
• How To Column
• Celebrate seasonal changes
• News
• Hamilton named Casual Living publisher
• Coogan joins Casual Creations
• Agio adds to Reserve Program
• Chicago Casual Furniture premarket draws serious buyers
• ADEX awards presented to casual furniture and fabric makers
• Fronsaglia, Woodard rep of the year
• Foss Manufacturing leads in 'green' direction
• Laneventure presents Leeds Castle Collection
• FYI
• The Chair King expands, opens first 'green' store
• Summer Classics opens West Coast distribution center
• Iron Decor reorganizes
• O.W. Lee names Ron Ball Salesperson of the Year
• SCFMA sets 2008 and 2009 dates
• Alfresco Home expands offices, showroom and distribution center
• Crown Organization evaluates options for Woodard division
• Pipefine Patio Furniture sold, heats up custom PVC market
• HPBA named to AAA Honor Roll
• Tommy Bahama sparks interest
• Homecrest debuts Color My Sling
• People on the Move
• People on the Move

• Features
• Big Box Report
• Sales grow at top big box retailers
• Designer Profile
• Victoria Dawson focuses on fabrics, fashions
• Dale Campbell combines natural & antique elements
• Mike Farrell takes an interesting route to the casual industry
• Designers inspire casual industry
• Trifu Boronka Two worlds combine
• Spotting and reacting to trends drives Zac Bryant
• Outdoor Style
• Lay Back in Style
• Retail Profile
• Perfecting the garden puts Bronze Frog in growth mode
• Women in Leadership
• Kathy Haney manages changes at Outdoor Lifestyle