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We'Re Here To guide our customers and make sure that they make the... http://www.casualliving.com/article/567839-Getting_the_Big_Sale_Down_to_a_Science.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/567839-Getting_the_Big_Sale_Down_to_a_Science.php?rssid=20901 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:09:20 GMT Running a successful annual sale means controlling as much as possible, even in a retail market... http://www.casualliving.com/article/567599-25th_Annual_ARTS_Awards_finalists_announced.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/567599-25th_Annual_ARTS_Awards_finalists_announced.php?rssid=20901 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:07:11 GMT DALLAS - Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the... http://www.casualliving.com/article/567299-Bobby_Berk_Home_opens_Los_Angeles_store.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/567299-Bobby_Berk_Home_opens_Los_Angeles_store.php?rssid=20901 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:55:22 GMT LOS ANGELES - Retailer and designer Bobby Berk has opened his fourth Bobby Berk Home location,... http://www.casualliving.com/article/567276-Telescope_introducing_specialty_retailer_support_program.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/567276-Telescope_introducing_specialty_retailer_support_program.php?rssid=20901 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:35:21 GMT GRANVILLE, N.Y. - Outdoor furniture manufacturer Telescope Casual Furniture announced it will... http://www.casualliving.com/article/567264-Solair_introduces_Retail_Awning_Display.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/567264-Solair_introduces_Retail_Awning_Display.php?rssid=20901 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:00:06 GMT GLEN RAVEN, N.C. - Solair Shade Solutions is introducing a new display option for dealers... http://www.casualliving.com/article/567176-Retailers_respond_to_Pride_Family_Brands_new_introductions.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/567176-Retailers_respond_to_Pride_Family_Brands_new_introductions.php?rssid=20901 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:38:44 GMT FT. 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LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Luxury outdoor furnishings manufacturer Pride Family Brands reported a... http://www.casualliving.com/article/565416-Three_s_Company.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/565416-Three_s_Company.php?rssid=20901 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:49:41 GMT While Fortunoff backyard stores heads into Florida, it is actually three companies that are part... http://www.casualliving.com/article/565414-Sunshine_State_of_Mind.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/565414-Sunshine_State_of_Mind.php?rssid=20901 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:40:56 GMT Brands are a part of everybody’s daily routine. Consumers make choices with almost everything... http://www.casualliving.com/article/565415-Strong_sales_and_top_trends.php?rssid=20901 http://www.casualliving.com/article/565415-Strong_sales_and_top_trends.php?rssid=20901 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:40:18 GMT Many casual furniture and accessories manufacturers and retailers across the country are...