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Furniture Today Casual Living eWeekly May 27, 2008
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May 27, 2008
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Exclusive Invitation to all Casual Living retailers!

Please help us help you and your business. Take a few minutes to complete our Store Operations Survey so we can learn more about how you operate your store. The more we know about your store, the better we can serve your needs. The information we will publish can help you measure your operational profile against industry norms.

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ICFA announces 2008 Apollo Award finalists
The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2008 Apollo Awards.  more
ADEX recognizes Outdura with triple honors
Outdura performance fabric manufactured by Shuford Mills, Hudson, N.C., recently was honored with a trio of awards through the 2008 ADEX Awards competition.  more
Runway fashions inspire latest Joe Ruggiero fabrics for Sunbrella 
Runways fashions in New York, Milan and Paris are providing design inspirations for designer  Joe Ruggiero as evidenced by some of the new offerings in seven Sunbrella fabric groups that are being unveiled during Showtime in June.
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Alfresco Home broadens outdoor living collections
To help meet the demand for outdoor living furnishings, Alfresco Home is expanding its current collections of outdoor furniture, entertainment elements and garden accents.   more
Immortalis Botanicals partners with Christian Mosso & Associates
Immortalis Botanicals has partnered with Christian Mosso & Associates and will be moving from the Napp Deady showroom in Atlanta to the showroom of Christian Mosso & Associates, beginning with the Atlanta international Gift & Home Furnishings Mart, July 8-16.  more
Obituaries: Ralph Parkman, Fred Tarkington
Ralph G. Parkman, founder of manufacturers rep group Parkman Associates, died April 25.
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Made in the Shade
Shade Innovations – Manufacturers continue to expand the consumers’ mind with unique products that not only offer comfort, but integrate sun protection as well. Here are a few new products worthy of note. Umbrellas – Today’s market umbrellas are anything but plain and ordinary.  more
From Home Accents Today - HAT's 50 Retail Stars for 2008
With regard to Home Accents Today's 2008 Retail Stars list, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that this is definitely our best year to date in terms of the quantity and quality of nominations we received for the annual list.  more

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Editorial Invitation - Summer Markets
Deadline: Wednesday, June 11

YOU ARE INVITED to submit photography and information for our July issue, focusing on Hot Products to see at the Summer Markets (Atlanta, Dallas, New York).
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http://casualliving.com/contents/pdf/CLSummerInvite0708.pdf


Editorial Invitation - Holiday Accessories and Decor
Deadline: Wednesday, June 11

YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT images of new and popular holiday accessories and decor for a feature that will appear in Casual Living’s July issue. There is no charge, but please follow these important guidelines.
For more details, go to:
http://casualliving.com/contents/pdf/CLJulyHoliday2008WEB.pdf


   
 
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