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March 24, 2008
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ATTENTION RETAILERS!!

Casual Living Magazine's Annual Merchandising Awards
Deadline: Wednesday, April 28

YOU ARE INVITED to submit photography and information for CASUAL LIVING MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL MERCHANDISING AWARDS. Each year, Casual Living is proud to announce its Annual Merchandising Award winners. Selected from both single store and multi-store participants, the staff of Casual Living, along with key furniture industry veterans, selects winners in the following categories — Most Fashionable Retailer 2008, Best Overall Merchandising, Best Use of Accessories, Best Outdoor Display and Best Store Front.

For more details, Click here or go to:
http://casualliving.com/contents/pdf/MerchAwards2008.pdf

Grill makers recognized for military support
Manufacturers who donated grills and barbecue accessories to U.S. troops in Iraq and other overseas areas were surprised to be recognized with presentations of American flags.  more
Country Originals changes name
Country Originals, manufacturer of gift and home decor, has changed its name to Kalalou, effective immediately.  more
Ancient Mosaic Studios moves to IHFC’s InterHall
Ancient Mosaic Studios is moving to space IH110 in the International Home Furnishings Center’s recently expanded InterHall during the April High Point Market.  more
Fortunoff to expand outdoors
Charles Chinni was named chairman and CEO of Fortunoff after it was recently acquired by equity fund NRDC, which also owns department store chain Lord & Taylor.  more
South Sea Wicker and Rattan names director, sales and marketing
Sandra Marion has joined South Sea Wicker and Rattan Furniture Company as director of sales and marketing.  more
Summer Classics appears on Extreme Home Makeover
When “Extreme Home Makeover” chose Mobile, Alabama’s Gaudet family as the recipient of its next renovation project, Summer Classics was there to help.  more
Creative tactics for non-traditional marketing
As 2008 gets rolling, most of us are working to drive traffic and grow sales in the midst of economic uncertainty. We are all bombarded with marketing sales reps promising results in print, radio and TV ads.  more
From Home Accents Today - Bold-Faced Brights
Fearless shades jumpstart spring with a trip around the color wheel. Not for the shy, these hot hues boast plenty of personality with an exuberant, exhilarating perspective. There couldn’t be a better time to show your true colors.  more

Exclusive Research-- Casual Living's 100 Powerhouse Specialists

Casual Living’s exclusive report, 100 Powerhouse specialists, lists 100 casual furniture retailers that are significant players within their respective markets. This list is by no means comprehensive. Many more than the 100 specialists listed here are strong retailers within their communities. Companies are not ranked, but are listed alphabetically.

For more details, go to:
http://furnituretodaystore.stores.yahoo.net/casliv100pow.html

   
 
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