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Casual industry veteran W.C. Vice dies at 85
Casual Living Staff, May 16, 2013LEXINGTON, Ky. - W.C. Vice, a 58-year veteran of the casual furniture industry, died May 14 in Lexington, Ky., at age 85. More -
Ken Burrows to receive ICFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Casual Living Staff, May 16, 2013HIGH POINT, N.C. - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Ken Burrows its 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. More -
Palm Springs Rattan launches custom replacement cushion program
Casual Living Staff, May 7, 2013
LARGO, Fla. - Indoor and outdoor wicker and rattan manufacturer Palm Springs Rattan announced the launch of Perfect Fit, an interactive custom replacement cushion design and order program available to casual furnishing retailers. 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 -
The Countdown Has Begun
Bruce Bjorkman, May 4, 2013As 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, 2013Hartville 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, 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 -
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 -
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 -
Dallas Market Center announces The Next Big Thing finalists
Casual Living Staff, April 29, 2013DALLAS - Dallas Market Center has announced the finalists of The Next Big Thing, a national product search contest - Lawn Lights, Maggies and Tady Tote. More
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