Casual Living

Summer Introductions
The summer gift shows are a great start to the buying season. From Atlanta to Dallas to New York and all regional shows in between, there will be plenty of products to peruse. On the following pages, we are highlighting a few new items across categories sure to make a splash this summer. The Willow Gardener's Basket from Victorian Trading Co.

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Editors announce annual Merchandising Award winners

Departments Casually Speaking Are you making the grade? CFR Guest Column Q: What merchandising concepts work best to introduce a new product at your store? How To Column Increase add-on sales with sophisticated accessories News What's in store for outdoor living? Spaces designed to fit activities, furnished for comfort Performance fabric styles debut at Showtime RIO Brands makes major patio furniture introduction Twin-Star secures equity investment HD Expo delivers green Tropitone wins design award Mixed reviews for National Hardware Show Jordan Mfg. moves facility, names new specialty accounts salesman Deep seating demand, innovative fabrics, key growth in cushion industry DuraCord fabrics coming to Chicago Ingram named editor of Casual Living Gibson Patio Shop opens near Nashville Paddock marks anniversary with new superstore Greenhouse Mall to open third Texas location Harrow's re-emerges Glen Raven merger moves forward FYI Rosebrocks team with Living RichLy Designer Randy Ouzts partners with Raz Imports Cast Classics to open expanded Chicago showroom People on the Move People on the Move

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