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Garden of delights Lindsey Hughes, 1/1/2010
From whimsical and lighthearted to elegant and graceful, garden designs cover all the style bases this season. Garden stones, thermometers, rain chains and sculptures are all in the product mix. Here is a sneak peak of the flourishing offerings that will be on display at the winter markets. More
Potted panache Lindsey Hughes - 09/01/2009
Planters and urns take a stylish stance in gardens great and small this season. Whether oversized and classic or geometric and modern, these statement-making containers unleash noteworthy visions of pure bliss.
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The Chair King stays profitible despite crisis By Chris Gigley - 09/01/2009
The Chair King has 18 stores sprinkled across Texas, but the Houston market will always be the one President David Barish has the greatest feel for, even when hurricanes hit or the local economy spins out of control. Leaning back in his chair at the company's headquarters along Sam Houston Parkway, just north of downtown Houston, Barish pondered what might have been last year.
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Design debuts By Cinde W. Ingram - 04/01/2009
Highlighting seasonal product introductions
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BirdBrain Firepots and Fire Fountains debut 03/03/2009
The Firepot Collection from BirdBrain combines organic earthen vessels with an open flame element to add the drama of fire to a tabletop or landscape. Each Firepot features a colorful, reactive hand-glazed finish.
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Accessorize your grill By Cinde W. Ingram - 03/01/2009
Consider offering the latest accessories for a complete and enjoyable grilling experience.
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cmi expands retail offerings with Mini Rug Sample Center 02/16/2009
Colonial Mills, Inc., a manufacturer of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has introduced a more affordable Mini Rug Sample Center designed to maximize retail sales opportunities in a minimal amount of space.
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Campania named Top Decorative Supplier by ECGC 02/09/2009
For the fourth time in seven years, Campania International was awarded the ECGC Award of Excellence. The company was also recognized as the top decorative supplier by this group of top tier independent garden centers in 2002, 2003 and 2005.
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Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline, and accelerate product design, development, and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized...
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Red Gold, LLC is one of America's largest producers of tomato products. Offering premium quality ketchup, tomatoes and tomato juice at a more affordable price than other national brands, Red Gold is the right choice for today's foodservice economy...
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Shopatron is the world's leading provider of global eCommerce for consumer goods. With Shopatron, orders placed on branded websites are offered to a managed network of global partners for fulfillment, typically for assignment to local retailers...
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Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc January 25, 2010 Warm Up Resort Style
It is always fun to add warmth to your designs with the addition of a hand-woven thro... More
Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc January 19, 2010 Trendy Colors Staged to Make A Splash
Trendy colors are staged to make a splash in 2010. As we try to recover from this... More
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