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Outdoor sales heat up with spring fever
Cindy W. Hodnett, May 6, 2013The peak season for swimming pools, barbecues and outdoor entertaining is just a few weeks away, and forecasts suggest that sales of outdoor furniture will rise along with the temperature. More
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Howard Lorton Galleries
Chris Gigley, May 6, 2013If you see William Lorton cook sr. This month at the High Point Market, you will notice that he is one of those rare retailers who is both happy and at ease. After more than 50 years as a furniture dealer, he has put himself and the family business exactly where he wants both to be. More
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Merchandising Award Winner
Cinde W Ingram, May 4, 2013Hartville hardware has some fresh strategies for clearing stale inventory as a result of its consultation with Retail Makeover President Barbara Crowhurst. More
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In Memory of Merv
Cinde W Ingram, May 4, 2013Direct, driven and visionary are some of the descriptions long-time Mallin Casual Furniture dealers gave as they remembered Merv Conn, vice president of sales, who worked for five decades building the company into a successful manufacturer of stylish high-end outdoor furniture before his unexpected death Feb. 14. More
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The Silent Sales Assistant
Chris Gigley, May 4, 2013Jim Calhoun, vice President of retail for Summer Classics, was reminded how vital good merchandising is for outdoor living retailers when he recently visited the company's retail store in San Antonio. The place had just gotten a makeover, and he was astounded by what he saw. More
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Blizzard of activity sets off the casual conference
Cinde W Ingram & Jamie Sorcher, May 4, 2013There was a blizzard Of activity - literally - at the second Casual Living conference, Feb. 20-22, in Tucson, Ariz., and plans are already in the works for next year's event. More
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Hayneedle brings Foundary flash sale site home
Casual Living Staff, May 3, 2013OMAHA, Neb. - Hayneedle, one of the largest online home furnishings retailers in America, today announced that the Foundary, the company's independent flash sale site, will offer special, curated sales events at hayneedle.com starting Monday, May 6. More
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Cherie Marcum named EVP of finance at Dallas Market Center
Casual Living Staff, May 2, 2013DALLAS - Dallas Market Center announced that Cherie Marcum has been named executive vice president of finance at Dallas Market Center. More
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NRF launches Retail Insight Center research website
Casual Living Staff, May 2, 2013WASHINGTON, D.C. - National Retail Federation's careers and education division, NRF Foundation, launched its new Retail Insight Center website, a resource for researching industry, government, economic and consumer trends within the retail industry. More
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Kreiss Collections files for Chapter 11
Heath E. Combs, Furniture Today, May 2, 2013WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - High-end furniture source and retailer Kreiss Collections filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. More
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Cheminne Taylor-Smith joining Tobi Fairley Associates as senior VP
Casual Living Staff, May 2, 2013LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Cheminne Taylor-Smith is stepping down as vice president of marketing for the High Point Market Authority to become senior vice president of brand marketing at design firm Tobi Fairley Associates, effective May 13, the company announced. More
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California Umbrella hires new Florida manufacturer's rep
Casual Living Staff, May 1, 2013POMONA, Calif. - California Umbrella has hired Rick Baker as the company's new Florida manufacturer's rep. More
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Brown Jordan to open Orange County flagship retail store
Casual Living Staff, May 1, 2013
LOS ANGELES - Luxury outdoor furnishings manufacturer Brown Jordan will open a new showroom at the South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa, Calif. More
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2013 National Hardware Show hosting multiple awards programs
Casual Living Staff, May 1, 2013NORWALK, Conn. - Awards programs recognizing everyone from young retailers to industry veterans will take place during the upcoming National Hardware Show, to be held May 7-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. More
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Tarantin Industries announces two executive appointments
Casual Living Staff, April 30, 2013FREEHOLD, N.J. - Tarantin Industries, Inc., a wholesaler of leisure lifestyle products including hearth, barbecue and patio items, has announced the appointment of Dayne Brady as the company's VP of sales and general manager. More
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Consumer Confidence Index jumps more than six points in April
Casual Living Staff, April 30, 2013NEW YORK - The Consumer Confidence Index gained more than six points in April to stand at 68.1, up from 61.9 in March, the Conference Board reported today. More
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Pride Family Brands partners with Angstrom Graphics for creative services
Casual Living Staff, April 29, 2013FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Luxury aluminum outdoor furniture manufacturer Pride Family Brands has hired Angstrom Graphics of Hollywood, Fla., to provide creative services for the company. More
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NAHFA announces first official board meeting
Casual Living Staff, April 26, 2013ROSEVILLE, Calif. - The new North American Home Furnishings Association (NAHFA) board of directors officially comes together for the first time in New Orleans, June 1-4 at the Home Furnishings Industry Conference (HFIC). More
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Emerald Home Furnishings to launch outdoor collection
Ray Allegrezza and Cinde W. Ingram, April 25, 2013HIGH POINT, N.C. - Furniture and bedding supplier Emerald Home Furnishings has joined forces with brothers Gary and Lyle Ecoff to add a comprehensive collection of outdoor furniture. More
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Sunnyland Patio Furniture among businesses supporting Marketplace Fairness Act
Casual Living Staff, April 25, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas - A diverse group of small business owners, including Brad Schweig from Sunnyland Patio Furniture in Dallas, traveled to Washington, D.C., on April 11 to meet with members of the state's congressional delegation. More
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