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June 29, 2009

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	Jensen Leisure expands presence at Chicago and Atlanta markets Laurie Bell launches pillow program Home Comfort expands Jellybean line Shoppers have urge to splurge Eagle One expands eco-friendly 'Greenwood' line Great American Woodies releases brochure Blog: The summer of staycations Exclusive Research: Casual Living's 2009 Retail Survey

Announcement

Top 100 Powerhouse Specialists, 2009

Attention casual furniture specialists: Casual Living is collecting information on its next 100 Powerhouse Specialists. Results will publish in the September issue. The research is based on each specialist’s 2008 TOTAL sales. A description of each store’s operations will also be presented.

All sales figures will be published as Casual Living market research estimates. If you have any questions, please contact Group Research Manager, Dana French at (336) 605-1091 or email Dana at dfrench@reedbusiness.com Please click on the link below to complete your form. All forms must be submitted by Friday, July 17, 2009. 

For details, go to:http://www.researchtodayonline.com/data/CLTop100_09.htm

Jensen Leisure expands presence at Chicago and Atlanta markets
Bucking the economic downturn, Jensen Leisure Furniture is positioning itself for the coming recovery by opening two new permanent showrooms. more

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Laurie Bell launches pillow program
Laurie Jenkins, founder of Laurie Bell Fashion Accessories, has launched Laurie Bell Fabrics, a company inspired by fashion and consumers’ demand for customized lifestyle designs that work with today’s style-focused exteriors. more

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Home Comfort expands Jellybean line
Home Comfort reports a sharp increase in alternate markets outside of traditional gift stores as a direct result of increasing categories, as well as the introduction of the merchandiser on wheels. more

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Shoppers have urge to splurge
A National Shopper Survey found 44% of the shoppers who agree they want to splurge, want to do so on their homes. High on their list are decorations and/or painting their home, furnishings for the yard and/or patio and appliances. more

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Eagle One expands eco-friendly 'Greenwood' line
Eagle One introduces the Alexandria Rocker Series of Greenwood Furniture for consumers. more

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Great American Woodies releases brochure
Great American Woodies, a division of Richey Industries, has released a new eight-page brochure featuring its Cottage Classics Collection of casual furniture. more

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Blog: The summer of staycations
We hope customers are spending some of their money in your stores as they spend more time at home in summer. Here's what our Research Director Dana French has to say about how the trend may improve your business. more

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Exclusive Research: Casual Living's 2009 Retail Survey
The results of this exclusive survey reveal what retailers are doing to meet the challenges of running a business in a downward economy. Retailers provided information on reaching and serving customers, sourcing, inventory, green products and online activities. more

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Announcement

Manufacturers and Reps - we need your input!

Win a free iPod just by giving us some retailer feedback.

Casual Living is searching for retailers who are succeeding despite the tough ongoing economic climate. While we are starting to compile our annual Powerhouse 100 Retail Specialist List, we don’t want to miss stores that should be counted among that number or ones to watch for future recognition. We know that manufacturers through their rep groups have a close-up view of which retail customers are strong financially and finding opportunities as a rising retail star.

Please, take a few moments to share the names and locations of five of your retail customers who are consistently good, and five other casual furniture retailers you see as emerging.

To answer the short survey, go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey.zgi?p=WEB22998TAWAW8

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