• Casual industry veteran W.C. Vice dies at 85

  Casual Living Staff, May 16, 2013
  LEXINGTON, 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, 2013
  HIGH 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

• Howard Lorton Galleries

  Chris Gigley, May 6, 2013
  If 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, 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

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