Casual Living

Details matter to consumers
I want to be impressed with shopping for the home just like I am when I go out for a special dinner. I look for good service, great food and wine, and all the details that make me come back over-and-over. Retail stores can borrow some "recipes" that work from Flemings Steakhouse, PF Changs, and Cheesecake Factory.

Living outdoors
Woodfield's new owners plan to make the most of 'A Perfect Opportunity'
The outdoor room defined
What's new for backyard living in 2007?

From Casual Living --Shuford Mills, HomCraft end relationship

Departments Casually Speaking Retail climate changing Editorial Sources Editorial Sources News Seasonal Concepts closing Georgia stores Williamsburg debuts licensed outdoor lighting collection Carter Grandle files Chapter 11 Shuford Mills makes personnel changes for growth, extends Outdura warranties Kreiss launches gallery program La-Z-Boy partners with Brown Jordan International Opportunities expand For West Coast Casual Furniture Pre-Market Terra opens new showroom Glen Raven to acquire The Astrup Company and John Boyle & Company Correction New River Casual Furniture combines office, warehouse Frellen's makes management changes Home expansion grows outdoors The climate for outdoor living: Online or in store? People on the Move People on the Move Q and A with the CFR Q: If you could choose your neighbors, what stores would you want next door?