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Retail Views
Bruce Aronson, Managing Member, The Pool & Patio Center, L. L. C.
September 6, 2008
Are You Prepared For A Disaster
Have you thought about doing the following? 1. Take checkbooks, wi...
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VISUAL APPEAL
Cindy Cragg, Home Stylist, WILLIAMSBURG
September 5, 2008
4 Essentials of Retailing
Retailing is all about the customer experience. Here are 4 essentials for enhancing a...
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Outside Views
Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
September 4, 2008
How You Can Use 2009 Color Trends to Accent Your Showroom?
Green Color Trends for 2009 As I continue to review the color trends for 2009, to...
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Garden Reflections
Courtney M. Paschal, Editor, Garden D�cor
June 25, 2008
Grow It Yourself Style
The Garden Media Group recently sent over a brief synopsis of its 2009 trend report a...
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Casually Speaking
Cinde W. Ingram, Editor-in-Chief, Casual Living
April 14, 2008
High Point Market report
Outdoor designs add bright spots at High Point Market Designs once reserved for i...
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Barbeques Galore came upon hard times due to bad decisions made by Sears and all his ...
Martin - 9/7/2008 4:30:32 PM PT
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dexter - 9/3/2008 7:57:17 PM PT
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Inside/Out Design
Many online readers have requested to view the images that ran with our May trend feature - Inside/Out Design by Cheryl Dangel Cullen. The images are found here. Photos courtesy of Meridian Interior, LLC.

Outdoor Living Booth - HPBExpo 2008
Sponsors included Telescope Casual, Outdoor Leisure, Sunbrella, In & Out Cabinetry, Sawgrass Mills Outdoor Rugs, Tervis Tumbler, Imax and Trees Int'l. For details on getting involved in 2009, contact Norman Hamilton at 336-605-3790.

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CL's Virtual Tours

Join Casual Living for a video tour of showrooms and new products at the recent International Casual Furniture Association's Pre-Market at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Click here for more details.

EVENTS

International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market
9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008
Merchandise Mart, Chicago

GLEE
9/21/2008 - 9/23/2008
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK

High Point Market
10/20/2008 - 10/26/2008
Various Market Buildings, High Point, N.C.

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Hot products/Gift Shows

From the Big Apple to “Hotlanta” and places in between, buyers will be flocking to the gift shows this summer to check out all the new products designers have to offer. From outdoor accessories like weather-resistant rugs to garden decor and casual furniture, manufacturers haven’t scrimped on style this season. Here is a preview of what you’ll see in the weeks ahead. More...