Casual Living - February 1, 2011

WHETHER WITH its comforting warmth, glistening illumination or dancing artistry of color, fire holds a fascination unlike any other feature being incorporated into today's outdoor rooms. Consumers have long responded to the relaxing or socializing ambiance of fire features and now are embracing the innovation and change that is occurring across the industry.

• Business News
• Volatile aluminum prices raise concerns

• Columns
• Casually Speaking
• Responding to trends
• Inside Out
• Going for the green pays off

• Company Profile
• Company Report
• Beka builds its business with a family touch

• Grills
• Grill Column
• Training turns up the heat for grill sales

• Markets
• Market News
• Atlanta market kicks off season despite wintry start
• Jewels of Java returning to High Point Market

• News
• Cal Spas unveils 2011 Home Resort Collection
• Awards
• Seasonal Living wins outdoor living category at ARTS Awards

• Outdoor Style
• Outdoor Style: Fire & Heat

• People
• Obituary
• Barbecue and PR expert Donna Myers dies

• Research
• Consumer Buying Trends
• Exclusive research on consumer buying trends: Dining sets

• Retail
• Retail Profile
• Faith in employees helps retailer multi-task

• Retail Ideas
• 11 retail tips for 2011

• Weather Trends
• Freezing rain to keep retail sales on ice