Afternoon "T" showcasing trends to be presented by Pride during Casual Market

Jamie Sorcher, Pride's resident lifestyle expert, will be featured speaker

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 9/12/2011 12:51:48 PM

Jamie Sorcher, resident lifestyle expert for Pride Family Brands, will headline an Afternoon "T" to be held during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago's Merchandise Mart. Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. in Pride's showroom, Suite 1747, Sorcher will present trends and tips for defining outdoor spaces.

Jamie Sorcher"Pride is excited to introduce a fun and informative service to our retail partners," said Rory Rehmert, VP of sales and marketing for Pride Family Brands. "With the popularity of our segment and new entities entering the marketplace, sharing information that assists retailers in conveying the outdoor living story benefits all."

The "T" is free of charge and open to attendees of the market. There is limited seating, and those interested are encouraged to respond to lrudd@pridefamilybrands.com to reserve a spot. Refreshments will be served.

Best known for her television work as the original 'Gizmo Girl' on ESPN's Cold Pizza morning show and numerous appearances on network television, Jamie Sorcher is a seasoned correspondent with more than 15 years experience in print, broadcast and online media. She also has worked as a contributor to ShopSmart, a sister publication of Consumer Reports, and served as a senior editor of Hachette Filipacchi Media. In that position, Sorcher wrote about lifestyle and entertainment for numerous publications including Home and Ty Pennington at Home.