Casual Living

Tried and true
Classic and traditional, wood furniture has stood the test of time in the outdoor industry. More options have emerged in the wood category — retailers and consumers can choose from teak and shorea to Brazilian Cherry, cedar and more — much of this is due to a movement toward eco-friendly product.

Correction
Playset market as durable as the equipment itself
Product mix keeps Aquarius Pool & Patio growing

Departments Casual Consumer Still time for the outdoors Casually Speaking Popularity of casual styles promise happy holidays Editorial Sources Editorial Sources News Currey & Company inks licensing agreement with Richard Frinier Padma's Plantation opens first store in Florida Backyard Living Expo to debut in 2005 New owners for Cottage Tradeworks Janelle Lampp licenses brand to CMI Growth takes DiversiTech to new facility AHMA cancels Spring 2005 Hardware Show Brown Jordan International changes CEOs but keeps its direction Schirmer's signs on as latest Elegant Outdoors dealer BJI reorganizes contract division CFR All Industry Forum beckons Lines disappearing between indoor and outdoor furnishings Laneventure and Rosenwald freshen up the casual market People on the Move People on the Move