http://www.casualliving.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:59:50 MDT New casual dining sets for outdoor living including trends in alternative table tops, material, size and more. eng Copyright 2010 Sandow Media LLC. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.casualliving.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.casualliving.com/article/531326-Lloyd_Flanders_expands_Coastal_Living_Collection.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/531326-Lloyd_Flanders_expands_Coastal_Living_Collection.php?rssid=20909 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:00 GMT Four casual furniture lines inspired by lifestyles along the nation's coasts and lakesides will... http://www.casualliving.com/article/531128-Pride_Family_Brands_goes_bigger_with_Regent.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/531128-Pride_Family_Brands_goes_bigger_with_Regent.php?rssid=20909 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:07:20 GMT Pride Family Brands is expanding on its popular Regent line, both literally and figuratively.... http://www.casualliving.com/article/531002-Design_Excellence_Awards_Rattan_Wicker_Woven.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/531002-Design_Excellence_Awards_Rattan_Wicker_Woven.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:16:36 GMT ... http://www.casualliving.com/article/531001-Design_Excellence_Awards_Wood.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/531001-Design_Excellence_Awards_Wood.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:14:50 GMT ... http://www.casualliving.com/article/530998-Design_Excellence_Awards_Tubular.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/530998-Design_Excellence_Awards_Tubular.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:02:52 GMT ... http://www.casualliving.com/article/530997-Design_Excellence_Awards_Resin_Fiberglass_Wrought_Iron.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/530997-Design_Excellence_Awards_Resin_Fiberglass_Wrought_Iron.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:31:47 GMT ... http://www.casualliving.com/article/530958-Zuo_Modern_makes_new_product_push.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/530958-Zuo_Modern_makes_new_product_push.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:20:04 GMT Zuo Modern is doing its part to help retailers prepare for the 2011 selling... http://www.casualliving.com/article/530298-July_will_be_hot_and_dry_across_most_of_the_nation.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/530298-July_will_be_hot_and_dry_across_most_of_the_nation.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:50:03 GMT Last July, 70% of the nation trended colder than in July 2008 - making it the coldest retail... http://www.casualliving.com/article/530005-Pride_debuts_Electra_Collection_for_2011.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/530005-Pride_debuts_Electra_Collection_for_2011.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Pride Family Brands, maker of handcrafted aluminum casual furniture, expands its traditional styling introductions for 2011 with the Electra Collection. http://www.casualliving.com/article/529723-Palm_Springs_Rattan_and_Garden_Classics_debut_tabletop_designs.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/529723-Palm_Springs_Rattan_and_Garden_Classics_debut_tabletop_designs.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Original designs and unusual tabletop constructions are setting a trend for indoor and outdoor dining this season, according to Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics, wholesale manufacturer and distributor of casual furnishings. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466416-Furniture_makers_expand_outdoors.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466416-Furniture_makers_expand_outdoors.php?rssid=20909 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT As this month's High Point Market opens, attendees looking for the latest in furnishings to dress outdoor spaces may be pleasantly surprised by showings from traditionally indoor names. With the advances in performance materials and processes across the outdoor furnishings industry, manufacturers of indoor furnishings are realizing the potential of a step in the outdoor direction. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466265-Response_positive_to_Pride_s_expanded_showroom.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466265-Response_positive_to_Pride_s_expanded_showroom.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Retailers were impressed by the relocated Pride Family Brands' showroom on the 17th floor of the Chicago Merchandise Mart during the 2009 International Casual Furniture Market. http://www.casualliving.com/article/465930-Agio_expands_Disney_Resort_line.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/465930-Agio_expands_Disney_Resort_line.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Agio is adding a third Disney Resort Collection this fall. The Yacht Club joins the Animal Kingdom and Grand Floridian Collections, which debuted at last year’s Casual Market. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468847-Windward_Design_hosts_premarket.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468847-Windward_Design_hosts_premarket.php?rssid=20909 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Recover with Color was the theme as Windward Design Group previewed its 2010 furniture collections and fabrics. Windward hosted dealers, interior designers and sales reps at a June 11 premarket event, held poolside at the Hyatt Place in Sarasota, Fla. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466654-Treasure_Garden_honors_top_sales_reps.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466654-Treasure_Garden_honors_top_sales_reps.php?rssid=20909 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Treasure Garden recently recognized its sales representatives’ achievements at its 2010 National Sales Meeting Dinner/Awards Banquet in Chicago. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467212-Indoor_rep_joins_Agio_outdoors.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467212-Indoor_rep_joins_Agio_outdoors.php?rssid=20909 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT  Phil Sweet has joined Agio as a territorial sales representative for five Southern states. Sweet transitioned from an impressive 29-year career with a well-known indoor furniture brand and joined a three-person Agio sales team covering Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468487-Telescope_Casual_launches_national_shopper_survey.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468487-Telescope_Casual_launches_national_shopper_survey.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Telescope Casual Furniture, a Granville, N.Y.-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture for the residential and contract markets, will conduct a national shopper survey to get deep into the mindset of today’s consumer. Survey data will be released monthly. http://www.casualliving.com/article/469028-Caluco_reports_steady_growth.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/469028-Caluco_reports_steady_growth.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Caluco Outdoor Patio Collection is turning adversity into opportunity, earning steady revenue growth despite the severe economic downturn. “Because of our size we’re fast and adaptable. We have low overhead and we can give customers plenty of one-on-one attention,” said Caluco’s CEO Aaron Gochman, who founded the company in 2004. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466640-The_land_of_hospitality.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466640-The_land_of_hospitality.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Any specialty retailer or manufacturer who is not looking to the world of hospitality as a land of expanded business opportunities may be missing a large boat — possibly a cruise ship or two. Although the hospitality arena is being affected by current economic conditions, it also continues to abound with opportunities. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467736-O_W_Lee_and_Terra_Furniture_win_ADEX_design_awards.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467736-O_W_Lee_and_Terra_Furniture_win_ADEX_design_awards.php?rssid=20909 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT O.W. Lee and Terra Furniture were among the platinum level winners of ADEX Excellence in Design awards, produced by Design Journal. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468710-Exclusive_Research_Casual_Living_Outdoor_Dining_Sets.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468710-Exclusive_Research_Casual_Living_Outdoor_Dining_Sets.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Consumer spending on outdoor dining set sales over the next five years is expected to increase nationally by 12.9%, going from $1.6 billion in 2008 to $1.8 billion in 2013, according to the most recent projections by the New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI). This exclusive report includes state-by-state estimates of 2008 outdoor dining set sales and projections of 2013 sales. It also includes sales and projections for each of the four census regions’ fastest-growing metros. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468967-Kingsley_Bate_invests_for_growth.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468967-Kingsley_Bate_invests_for_growth.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Kingsley-Bate has made a significant investment in its U.S. warehouse capacity by more than doubling its warehouse space to 125,000 square feet. This is the third time Kingsley-Bate has expanded its warehouse space since 2001. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466395-Skyline_Design_awarded_best_booth_design_at_2009_International_Furniture_Fair_in_Singapore.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466395-Skyline_Design_awarded_best_booth_design_at_2009_International_Furniture_Fair_in_Singapore.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Skyline Design was honored for Best Booth Design at the International Furniture Fair in Singapore March 9-12. Skyline’s booth incorporated mixed materials in order to create an oasis for outdoor living.
http://www.casualliving.com/article/467219-Kmart_expands_Jaclyn_Smith_s_Home_Collection_to_include_Lawn_and_Garden.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467219-Kmart_expands_Jaclyn_Smith_s_Home_Collection_to_include_Lawn_and_Garden.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Kmart announced the expansion of its Jaclyn Smith Home Collection -- just in time to shake off the winter blues.  http://www.casualliving.com/article/467753-New_Richard_Frinier_line_debuts_at_Century_Furniture.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467753-New_Richard_Frinier_line_debuts_at_Century_Furniture.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT The French Riviera, with its sunny and hot summers and mild winters along the Mediterranean, is one of the most famous destination resorts in the world. Life along the Cote d’Azur exemplifies living well with a chic and luxe holiday spirit.
http://www.casualliving.com/article/466661-Groovystuff_wins_U_S_Local_Business_Association_honors.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466661-Groovystuff_wins_U_S_Local_Business_Association_honors.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT With 10 years in manufacturing sustainable home furnishings and a newly expanded showroom, Groovystuff recently won the U.S. Local Business Association’s 2008 Dallas award in its Furniture category. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468449-Spoga_2009_dates_change.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468449-Spoga_2009_dates_change.php?rssid=20909 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Organizers of Spoga have changed the dates for its next showing in Cologne, Germany. http://www.casualliving.com/article/465570-Innovations_surface_at_2008_International_Pool_Spa_Patio_Expo_.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/465570-Innovations_surface_at_2008_International_Pool_Spa_Patio_Expo_.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT With energy-efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly pool/spa maintenance, equipment and construction growing in demand, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo presented the latest product innovations Nov. 18-20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468647-_Still_hip_to_be_square.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468647-_Still_hip_to_be_square.php?rssid=20909 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT A number of designers added curves to their contemporary outdoor furniture lines last year, but the 2008 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market featured more blocky looks than ever before. Straight lines and right angles may be nothing new in contemporary, but consumers can't seem to get enough. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466576-Scaling_Back.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466576-Scaling_Back.php?rssid=20909 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT Bigger isn't necessarily better. One trend at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in September was European-scale outdoor furniture, pieces smaller than typical chairs and tables in the U.S. market. Two forces drive the trend. One, consumers perceiving, right or wrong, that less furniture means less money. http://www.casualliving.com/article/465715-Pride_Family_Brands_expands_stock_program.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/465715-Pride_Family_Brands_expands_stock_program.php?rssid=20909 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Pride Family Brands has expanded its stock program to include the Rialto Collection for 2009. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467127-Tropitone_expands_Stoneworks_Collection.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467127-Tropitone_expands_Stoneworks_Collection.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Tropitone Furniture added the Zagora Collection to its line of Stoneworks solid surface tabletops. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466069-Pride_Family_Brands_receives_38th_U_S_Design_Patent.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466069-Pride_Family_Brands_receives_38th_U_S_Design_Patent.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Pride Family Brands has received its 38th U.S. Design Patent for another original product design, the Spanish Bay chair. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468978-Casual_Market_Preview_Pride_Family_Brands.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468978-Casual_Market_Preview_Pride_Family_Brands.php?rssid=20909 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT The Barcelona Collection from Pride Family Brands is designed to make a statement of luxury and quality. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467850-Casual_Living_HGTV_present_Consumer_Views_Consumers_top_reasons_for_choosing_a_dining_set_.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467850-Casual_Living_HGTV_present_Consumer_Views_Consumers_top_reasons_for_choosing_a_dining_set_.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT The 13,878 consumers responding to Casual Living and HGTV’s exclusive Consumer Views Survey were asked this question: “When buying a dining set, what features are important when deciding to buy one set over another?” http://www.casualliving.com/article/467725-Jewels_of_Java_celebrates_10_years_in_Java.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467725-Jewels_of_Java_celebrates_10_years_in_Java.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Jewels of Java President Karel Simeon and his family went to Java, Indonesia, to celebrate 10 years of business there. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467305-Casual_Market_Preview_Agio.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467305-Casual_Market_Preview_Agio.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Plantation is a new deep-seating outdoor living group from Agio. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466948-Design_Excellence.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466948-Design_Excellence.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Setting the bar higher has become the standard for the Design Excellence Awards competition,... http://www.casualliving.com/article/465862-Woodard_returns_to_Merchandise_Mart.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/465862-Woodard_returns_to_Merchandise_Mart.php?rssid=20909 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Woodard will return to the Merchandise Mart in time for the upcoming Casual Market in September, according to announcements by the outdoor furniture manufacturer and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. The new Woodard showroom is part of Market Square, the new 15th floor design destination at The Merchandise Mart. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467073-As_economy_wavers_Hansen_s_prices_hold_steady.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467073-As_economy_wavers_Hansen_s_prices_hold_steady.php?rssid=20909 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Hansen Corporation announced it will maintain its 2007 pricing through Sept.15. http://www.casualliving.com/article/465565-Kingsley_Bate_introduces_new_collections_for_2009.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/465565-Kingsley_Bate_introduces_new_collections_for_2009.php?rssid=20909 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Kingsley-Bate announced a pair of additions to its line of teak outdoor furniture for 2009.
http://www.casualliving.com/article/466904-Outdoor_fabrics_take_center_stage_at_summer_Showtime.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466904-Outdoor_fabrics_take_center_stage_at_summer_Showtime.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Outdoor fabrics were among the most successful segments at Showtime 2008 in High Point, N.C. last month. Despite current economic conditions, altered dates and timing coming off a national holiday, Showtime was busy and productive for companies that showed up to play. Major buzz was created around Libeco Lagae, the Belgian linen specialist that showed its first outdoor linen. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468677-Pride_Family_Brands_to_debut_luxury_collections.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468677-Pride_Family_Brands_to_debut_luxury_collections.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Pride Family Brands’ expanded Chicago showroom to feature Soleil and Rialto collections. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467643-Beka_adds_to_sales_force.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467643-Beka_adds_to_sales_force.php?rssid=20909 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Beka Casting Limited announced the hiring of three new reps. http://www.casualliving.com/article/467428-Skyline_Design_expands_to_serve_Canada.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/467428-Skyline_Design_expands_to_serve_Canada.php?rssid=20909 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Skyline Design U.S.A has become Skyline Design North America through an agreement acquiring exclusive distribution rights to the Canadian market. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468683-Casual_Living_announces_winners_of_8th_Annual_Merchandising_Awards.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468683-Casual_Living_announces_winners_of_8th_Annual_Merchandising_Awards.php?rssid=20909 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sponsored by Glen Raven, makers of Sunbrella fabrics, this year’s Merchandising Awards contest drew a record number of entries, many from retailers who had not previously entered the annual competition. The submissions raised the bar this spring and judges had a tough time deciding on just one winner in several of the categories, which is why readers will notice multiple stores were awar... http://www.casualliving.com/article/466578-Richey_Industries_expands_Lifestyle_Collection.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466578-Richey_Industries_expands_Lifestyle_Collection.php?rssid=20909 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Medina, Ohio-based Richey Industries introduces the Lifestyle Poly-Resin 3-Shelf side table and high dining chair, the newest members of the Lifestyle Collection. http://www.casualliving.com/article/466205-La_Z_Boy_extends_outdoor_line.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466205-La_Z_Boy_extends_outdoor_line.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT La-Z-Boy Incorporated and Brown Jordan International have again collaborated to launch a new product line – La-Z-Boy Outdoor Select. http://www.casualliving.com/article/468056-Tropitone_launches_cast_Veer_Collection.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/468056-Tropitone_launches_cast_Veer_Collection.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Tropitone Furniture Co. is launching its Veer Collection, featuring a contemporary cast aluminum seating surface designed with gracefully curved slats that appear so light they seem to float over the collection’s frame.
http://www.casualliving.com/article/466341-Skyline_Design_to_exhibit_at_Hospitality_Design_Expo.php?rssid=20909 http://www.casualliving.com/article/466341-Skyline_Design_to_exhibit_at_Hospitality_Design_Expo.php?rssid=20909 Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Skyline Design U.S.A., a world renowned luxury outdoor furniture company, will preview its collections during the  Hospitality Design Show in Las Vegas May 15-17.