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Cinde W Ingram & Alexa Boschini, January 24, 2013
While the weather outside is frightful, homeowners will be eager for the bright and sunny days ahead. Here's a preview of the outdoor accessories and garden décor products popping up all over that retail buyers will consider at the winter markets in Atlanta and Dallas. More
Executives on the rise

Alexa Boschini, January 24, 2013
Houri Bederian grew up in the outdoor furniture industry via her family's business, Beka Casting, where some of her earliest memories involve shadowing her father. He made a mold for the company's AC-003 table top, but to her, it looked like he was cutting shapes out of Play-Doh, and the 7-year-old Bederian wanted to help. More
Follow the Leaders

Cinde W Ingram, January 24, 2013
What makes a manufacturer better than its competitors? What makes one vendor the top choice over others? More
The name game

Cinde W Ingram, January 24, 2013
Northcape's leaders Tom murray and Bill Wenzel want to create a consistent image for the manufacturer they built, but dealers still refer to their best-selling supplier as one of its former monikers such as Chicago Wicker or Cape May. More
Sunset West opens permanent Las Vegas showroom

Casual Living Staff, January 23, 2013
VISTA, Calif. - Award-winning outdoor furniture manufacturer Sunset West has signed a permanent lease for the Las Vegas World Market Center, the company announced. More
Product of the Day: C.R. Plastic Products

Casual Living Staff, January 21, 2013
Stylish curved arms add contemporary flair to the St. Tropez Collection by C.R. Plastic Products, made from recycled plastic and available in 16 colorways. More
Jensen Leisure Furniture convenes in Bolivia to review new products

Casual Living Staff, January 15, 2013
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Industria Forestal CIMAL/IMR, S.A., the Bolivian manufacture of the Jensen Leisure Furniture line of Ipe and Roble garden furniture will host a meeting of Jensen Leisure managers and top sales representatives in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, later this month. More
Product of the Day: Highwood USA

Casual Living Staff, January 14, 2013
The Lehigh porch swing by Highwood USA is sleek and durable, crafted from synthetic wood with minimal color fade from season to season. The swing features a vertical flat back and a stainless steel hanging chain. More
Product of the Day: Three Coins Cast

Casual Living Staff, January 9, 2013
The Windsor Collection by Three Coins Cast updates a classic look, constructed from solid cast aluminum instead of the traditional wood. More
Product of the Day: Van Collier

Casual Living Staff, January 7, 2013
Greek key inspiration embodies the Olympia sling chair and the Helena round table from the Kountouris Collection by Van Collier, made from powder coated steel. More
Pelican Reef to make AmericasMart debut this week

Alexa Boschini, January 7, 2013
MIAMI - Pelican Reef, a manufacturer of indoor wicker and rattan furniture and Panama Jack brand outdoor furniture, will show at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market for the first time this week. The market runs Jan. 9-16 at AmericasMart. More
Meadowcraft, Windham Castings forge new business partnership

Casual Living Staff, January 4, 2013
WADLEY, Ala. - Meadowcraft, a leading domestic manufacturer of wrought iron furniture based here, and cast aluminum provider Windham Castings based in Plains, Ga., have entered into a partnership that "spotlights the synergies between both companies strengthening their positions in the casual outdoor furniture industry." More
Alfresco Home acquires distribution rights to Fornetto outdoor cooking products

Casual Living Staff, January 4, 2013
PHILADELPHIA - Outdoor furniture and accessories manufacturer Alfresco Home has been awarded the exclusive North American distribution rights to Fornetto by Garth Living of Australia. More
Dallas Market Center's Outdoor Living section to debut new resources

Casual Living Staff, January 4, 2013
DALLAS - Dallas Market Center announced that its Outdoor Living shared showroom, 1F201, International Trade Plaza (The Plaza) will present new resources for the Total Home & Gift Market, to be held Jan. 16-22. More
Product of the Day: Ratana

Casual Living Staff, January 2, 2013
The Princeville modular set by Ratana is sophisticated and stylish, featuring a club chair, end table, coffee table and sectional pieces in a striking two-tone weave. More
Product of the Day: Gloster

Casual Living Staff, December 28, 2012
Made from outdoor strap over a powder coated aluminum frame, the Source Collection by Gloster exudes contemporary elegance and invites relaxation with its smooth curves and striking woven style. More
Registration for spoga+gafa 2013 off to a strong start

Casual Living Staff, December 26, 2012
COLOGNE, Germany -- Spoga+gafa 2012 concluded on a high note in September, and preparations for the 2013 international garden trade fair are already in full swing, according to a press release. More
The Color of Casual

Cinde W Ingram & Nicole Crews, December 21, 2012
Chicago - the international casual furniture & accessories market went bold this season with strong color stories, clean modern looks and whimsical pieces at the forefront of design. An emergence of pattern, a refinement of rustic and an embracement of tailoring all played a role in bringing the best of indoor looks to the outdoor room. More
A Casual History Primer

Laurie Rudd, December 21, 2012
Last month, the casual World was focused on new ideas, new introductions and new beginnings. Like no other time during the year, the outdoor industry's collective senses were piqued by the latest installments in a rich history of products and processes defining outdoor leisure. Here, we look back to the origins of our industry, where we come from and how that defines us in the modern world. More
Tuned to Trends

Dominique de Bruin & Don Eberly, December 21, 2012
The international Casual furniture & Accessories Market may be over, but the buzz of the show is still present. This year, industry movers and shakers displayed new, innovative products in a variety of categories, from technologically advanced shade structures and dining height fire tables to stackable chairs and deep seating collections made with indoor-outdoor styling. What's more, retailers and buyers had the opportunity to see new product and design trends that will shape the ways in which they sell and market for 2013. More

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