Casual Living

Kathy Haney manages changes at Outdoor Lifestyle
When Kathy Haney took a temp job back in the late 1980s at the Rubbermaid/Allibert manufacturing facility in Stanley, N.C., little did she know it would change her life. She had already worked in several industries, never staying long in any one place. But all of that experience was preparing her for what was to come.

Mike Farrell takes an interesting route to the casual industry
Spotting and reacting to trends drives Zac Bryant
Trifu Boronka Two worlds combine
Victoria Dawson focuses on fabrics, fashions
Dale Campbell combines natural & antique elements
Designers inspire casual industry
Record number vie for Design Excellence honors
Sales grow at top big box retailers
Lay Back in Style
Perfecting the garden puts Bronze Frog in growth mode

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