Casual Living - February 1, 2009

Despite disheartening news about the U.S. economy, David Schweig began 2009 feeling pretty good about his store. In fact, he felt energized. In mid-January, the president of Sunnyland Furniture wrapped up the third of his three annual meetings with employees. Operations, sales and warehouse personnel each have their own no-holds-barred brainstorming session, and useful ideas always come from them.

• Grill sales expected to grow 12.7% by 2013

• Departments
• Business Outlook
• FYI
• Casually Speaking
• Adapt to survive
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• Grill Column
• Don't skimp on ad budgets
• Lynx hires Revolve Design for luxury grill innovation
• Introductions
• Design debuts
• News
• Windward Design Group expands sales
• Tri Vantage leadership undergoing change
• Carls Patio headquarters move
• Buyers cautious as winter markets start
• Sunset West adds Northeastern sales rep
• Char-Broil returns to National Hardware Show
• Acacia Home & Garden toasts license with cookbook author
• Terra Furniture partners with Sunweave International
• China to expand Outdoor & Leisure Fair
• Seasonal Living debuts indoor/outdoor decor, furnishing lines
• MHP adds sales organizations
• Koverton Classics expands sales force
• Obituaries
• Spoga 2009 dates change
• French named market research director
• Reps on the Road
• Create sense of urgency to maintain the brand
• Weather Trends
• Warmer weather not enough to thaw economy

• Features
• Lucas-Bond BBQ Group emerges
• Rest Easy
• Henry Vanderminden IV: President, Telescope Casual Furniture
• Charley Chair offers 'correct sit,' consignment flexibility
• Palecek wins ARTS Award for outdoor products