Casual Living - November 1, 2009

People at large parties always tend to congregate in the kitchen. When the kitchen is outdoors, there's room for everybody. That's just one of the allures of outdoor kitchens, a category that benefits from the American "staycation" trend.

• Departments
• Business Outlook
• FYI
• Casually Speaking
• Supplying solutions
• Grill Column
• Cost-conscious shoppers will love one-stop gift source
• Inside Out
• Enhance shoppers' post-recovery experience
• Reps on the Road
• Change is good
• Retail Rescue
• Boost sales via marketing techniques using 21st century technology
• Weather Trends
• Expect warm, wet days

• Features
• Eastern Jungle Gym finds growth via small steps
• Leader's generational transition Based on trust
• Turn on outdoor lighting sales
• Vendors find contract sales worth checking out