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The Countdown Has Begun

Bruce Bjorkman, May 4, 2013
As someone who's actively been involved in the barbecue industry since 1991, I've come to view May as an optimal time to promote barbecues and barbecuing in general. Barbecue retailers have a wealth of opportunity to use this month-long theme to draw new customers, put the spotlight on the hottest barbecue products and accessories and gain free publicity. More
Merchandising Award Winner

Cinde W Ingram, May 4, 2013
Hartville hardware has some fresh strategies for clearing stale inventory as a result of its consultation with Retail Makeover President Barbara Crowhurst. More
The Silent Sales Assistant

Chris Gigley, May 4, 2013
Jim 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
Blizzard of activity sets off the casual conference

Cinde W Ingram & Jamie Sorcher, May 4, 2013
There 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
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
2013 National Hardware Show hosting multiple awards programs

Casual Living Staff, May 1, 2013
NORWALK, 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
Dallas Market Center announces The Next Big Thing finalists

Casual Living Staff, April 29, 2013
DALLAS - Dallas Market Center has announced the finalists of The Next Big Thing, a national product search contest - Lawn Lights, Maggies and Tady Tote. More
Emerald Home Furnishings to launch outdoor collection

Ray Allegrezza and Cinde W. Ingram, April 25, 2013
HIGH 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
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
Victory Furniture to launch mobile showrooms

Casual Living Staff, April 24, 2013
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Outdoor furniture source Victory Furniture will soon launch the first of what will be a series of mobile showrooms to service its existing customer base in Los Angeles' Westside and Midtown neighborhoods, including Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills and Hancock Park. More
StrataShops celebrates fifth anniversary

Casual Living Staff, April 17, 2013
ELKHART, Ind. - StrataShops LLC, parent company for nine e-commerce furniture and holiday decor websites, including wicker patio furniture leader WickerCentral.com and poly lumber furniture website StonecrestFurniture.com, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. More
Highwood USA announces new benefits program for dealers

Casual Living Staff, April 16, 2013
TAMAQUA, Pa. - Synthetic wood outdoor furniture and accessories manufacturer Highwood USA announced a new benefits program for retail dealers. More
Pride Family Brands launches co-sponsored consumer ad campaign

Casual Living Staff, April 15, 2013
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Luxury aluminum casual furnishings manufacturer Pride Family Brands announced the 2013 launch of a co-sponsored consumer advertising campaign. More
Surya announces events for spring High Point Market

Casual Living Staff, April 9, 2013
CALHOUN, Ga. - Rug and home accessories brand Surya has announced its schedule of showroom events for the upcoming spring High Point Market. More
BrandSource creates division, store banner for outdoor products

Clint Engel, Furniture Today, April 5, 2013
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Home furnishings buying group BrandSource has started an OutdoorSource division and store banner for retail members focused on outdoor products including some furniture. More
Move past rivalries

Roger W. Garringer, April 3, 2013
Mongoose/cobra, Hatfields/Mccoys, buyers/vendors - these are some of the most notorious enemies on the planet. Buyers and vendors seem to be on opposite sides of the sales process, with seemingly the buyers being on the arrogant, hurried and stressed side and the vendors being the sneaky, uncaring and pushy other side. More
Showcase outdoor living experience to boost grill sales

Cinde W Ingram, April 3, 2013
Showing a range of products to help consumers envision their outdoor living experience is one of the keys to effective merchandising that will keep grill sales hot. More
Lehrer Fireplace & Patio

Chris Gigley, April 2, 2013
East county line road in highlands Ranch, Colo., just south of Denver, has all the hallmarks of a thriving suburb. Woodsy housing developments. Every chain restaurant imaginable. Big box stores galore. Snarls of traffic More
Mass Departure

Chris Gigley, April 2, 2013
For the first time in years, Economic analysts are using a different "R" word to describe the U.S. economy. Rebound, not recession. More
Growing in Leaps and Boundaries

Jamie Sorcher, April 2, 2013
The west has always had a certain allure for folks in search of their dreams. It beckoned Henry Scheinerman, who moved out to Arizona in the 1970s to start his retail venture, Today's Patio. More

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