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Announcement
Edit Invite for April issue
YOU ARE INVITED to submit photography and information for our April issue, featuring products that will be exhibited during the High Point Market in High Point,N.C., April 25-30. There is no charge, but please follow
these important guidelines. You must be an exhibitor at the High Point Market to be considered for this feature. DEADLINE: March 11
For more details, go to: http://casualliving.com/contents/pdf/CLHPIntrosApril09.pdf
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The Companion Group celebrates 25 years of grilling, entertaining outdoors
The Companion Group is celebrating its 25th anniversary with plenty of new, innovative patent-pending products that offer consumers creative solutions to their grilling and entertaining needs. more
Homecrest Outdoor Living announces departure of Tom LaBounty
Tom LaBounty, vice president of sales for Homecrest Outdoor Living, left the company, effective Feb. 28. more
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Rug maker cmi reorganizes sales team for continued growth
Braided-texture indoor/outdoor area rugs manufacturer, cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.) has reorganized its sales department by hiring 19 outside, independent sales representatives. The Pawtucket, R.I.-based company had relied on an internal sales staff for several years, but determined this move was important to best maximize cmi’s continued growth. more
Skyline Design partnership results in premium outdoor cushion
Skyline Design North America, a luxury outdoor furniture designer and manufacturer, in partnership with Over and Under, aims to set a new industry standard with the introduction of the High Performance Outdoor Cushion™ that incorporates innovative design technologies built for extreme weather conditions. more
Groovystuff awarded FSC certification from Rainforest Alliance
Home furnishings manufacturer Groovystuff has been awarded the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody certification from the Rainforest Alliance. more
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Eagle One introduces Kid Series of eco-friendly Greenwood Furniture
Constructed of Greenwood recycled plastic, the Eagle One line of outdoor furniture is sturdy and virtually maintenance free. The material holds up well to the demanding needs of children at play. more
Retail Pofile: Good ideas keep Sunnyland's business bright
Despite disheartening news about the U.S. economy, David Schweig began 2009 feeling pretty good about his store. In fact, he felt energized. In mid-January, the president of Sunnyland Furniture wrapped up the third of his three annual meetings with employees. Operations, sales and warehouse personnel each have their own no-holds-barred brainstorming session, and useful ideas always come from them. more
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Blog: A Lesson From a Discount Store
Consumers are not spending their money freely so a national discount store is promoting and offering a lay away program that allows their customers to pay for their casual furniture over an 8 week period, giving their consumers a way to purchase these big ticket items without feeling overwhelmed. more
Announcement
EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH: Casual Living Big Box Retailers 2008
Casual Living’s exclusive survey ranks the top five U.S. big box retailers by 2007 sales of outdoor furniture. All outdoor furniture sales figures, except for publicly held companies that had reported line-of-business sales for outdoor furniture with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are Casual Living market research estimates.
For this ranking, outdoor furniture includes outdoor dining sets, outdoor chairs, lounge chairs, conversation groups, umbrellas, outdoor tables, bar tables, bistro sets, hammocks, benches, swings/gliders and outdoor storage units, including baker’s racks.
For details, go to: http://furnituretodaystore.stores.yahoo.net/clbigboxret.html
Casual Living Grill Sales Forecast 2009
Casual Living grill sales over the next five years are expected to increase nationally by 12.7%, going from $3.3 billion in 2008 to $3.7 billion in 2013, according to the most recent projections by the New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI). This report includes state-by-state estimates of 2008 grill sales and projections of 2013 sales. It also includes sales and projections for each of the four census regions and the fastest growing metros. For details, go to: http://furnituretodaystore.stores.yahoo.net/caslivgrlfore.html
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