Georgia Backyard to add Perimeter Mall store

Selects Sundance Spas as exclusive spa vendor

Staff -- Casual Living, 4/1/2005

Georgia Backyard, Inc., parent of casual furnishings and accessories retailers Georgia Backyard and American Backyard, has reached an agreement with Perimeter Mall, a division of General Growth Properties, Inc., to lease 17,500 square feet in the Perimeter Mall in Atlanta.

"This is an extraordinary growth opportunity in the Atlanta market," said Dean D. Luckino, president and CEO of Georgia Backyard, Inc. "The Perimeter Mall store strengthens our market reach and enhances our ability to bring the very best in outdoor furnishings and accessories to Atlanta consumers."

Georgia Backyard, Inc., also has selected Sundance Spas as its exclusive factory direct spa vendor.

"Sundance Spas represents a seamless complement to our full line of quality casual furniture products, gas grills, gas logs and our wide selection of indoor and outdoor home accents," Luckino said.

Founded in 1991, Atlanta based Georgia Backyard, Inc. operates six Georgia Backyard stores in the greater Atlanta area, and an American Backyard store in Plano, Texas. Categories include outdoor furniture, spas, gas grills, gas logs, indoor accents and home accessories.

Georgia Backyard, Inc. is recognized as an industry leader and is the recipient of many industry awards, including the prestigious Grand Apollo Award for business excellence, Casual Living magazine's Most Fashionable Retailer and Best Overall Merchandising awards. Manufacturers also have recognized Georgia Backyard, Inc., for its dedication and commitment to the casual furniture industry.