Casual Living - June 1, 2008

A long-time steward of natural resources, Telescope Casual Furniture continues to adjust to changing market conditions, respond to the green trend and focus on the future. The 105-year-old Granville, N.Y.-based manufacturer is adding recycled plastic rockers with sling seats to its broad offering. It also will offer a percentage of its director’s chairs with Forest Stewardship Council cer...

• Departments
• Business Outlook
• FYI
• Casually Speaking
• Hopes for a winning season
• Grill Column
• Strategic grill donations can heat up sales
• How To
• Add rich character with affordable color
• News
• Pavilion protects intellectual property
• More casual vendors appear at HD Expo
• Outdoor and leisure products featured in Guangzhou
• Casual manufacturers honored with ADEX Awards
• Mix 'n' Match
• Soft markets require sharp strategy
• Mid-season price increases hit industry again
• Simcoe debuts outdoor furniture
• People on the Move
• Meadowcraft appoints brand, sales managers
• Twin-Star International names senior vp
• Fred Gilbert named rep of year for New River Casual Furniture
• Casual Cushion adds three reps
• Corrections
• Weather Trends
• Count on June warming trend

• Features
• Ann Roche Casual Furniture expands
• Extra Ingredients
• China dominates casual furniture imports
• Smoke on the Water
• Artful Additions
• Casual Living announces winners of 8th Annual Merchandising Awards
• Spreading shade, keeping promises every day