A showcase of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories introductions at major tradeshows and markets. en-us http://www.casualliving.com/community/Hot+Products/47514.html?nid=3871 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:17:07 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6698922.html?nid=3871 The casual furnishings industry honored its leading retailers at the 50th annual Apollo Awards, held at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:16:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6698920.html?nid=3871 Casual furniture retailers’ positive attitudes continued as the Casual Market came to an end Thursday in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Comments repeated that the market was much stronger than expected, especially in light of this year’s tough economic climate and a prolonged rainy start to the selling season. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:08:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6698480.html?nid=3871 Winners of the 2009 Design Excellence Awards were named last week during a ceremony in the Merchandise Mart’s 7th floor Market Suites. Immediately following the presentation, complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served on the Mart’s 8th floor at a Market Welcome Party, hosted by Casual Living magazine and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:19:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6687231.html?nid=3871 Exotic offerings fused with flavors of the Orient flourish into a garden of earthly delights this season. Along the enticing pathways expect to encounter a sea of spicy tones, shell adornments, Chippendale-inspired designs and sacred deities beckoning for a total reconnection with nature. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6687230.html?nid=3871 Planters and urns take a stylish stance in gardens great and small this season. Whether oversized and classic or geometric and modern, these statement-making containers unleash noteworthy visions of pure bliss. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6687208.html?nid=3871 Casual Living offers a sampling of product designs that will be displayed this month at The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago. Each entry notes the company's respective showroom or booth number during the show. For company contact information, see our Editorial Sources listing on page 136. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6674265.html?nid=3871 Allowing consumers to rock and recline or swivel and swing, casual furnishings and accessories that incorporate motion appear in a growing number of styles. Comfort, versatility and hidden mechanisms are big selling points for the category. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6674260.html?nid=3871 Do you think of women consumers as a niche market? When a couple comes into your store to shop for a grill, do you or your employees talk primarily to the male partner? Do you think of barbecuing and barbecue-related purchases as predominately a male undertaking? Whether you’re a retailer or a manufacturer, here are some facts that should cause you to re-evaluate your approach to women sh... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6674254.html?nid=3871 Paul Knutson and Tim Capron have proven they have a good sense for business. They're doing it again at Ancient Mosaic Studios, a company still growing as many U.S. businesses are just trying to stay afloat. Their well-rounded business backgrounds may be a big reason why. Knutson and Capron each have a perspective that's much broader than the outdoor market. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6668166.html?nid=3871 Garden designs plant diverse roots this season as offerings spring forth in styles ranging from whimsically playful to utterly classic. Look for bird and floral prints to rise as motif favorites, while nautical themes and exotic influences are bountifully present. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6668157.html?nid=3871 For a sneak peak at what the summer markets have to offer, peruse these pages to see the latest product designs debuting in Atlanta and Chicago. From garden statuary and fountains to casual furniture and weather-resistant rugs, these hot ticket items pack a noteworthy punch. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6668016.html?nid=3871 The results of this exclusive survey reveal what retailers are doing to meet the challenges of running a business in a downward economy. Retailers provided information on reaching and serving customers, sourcing, inventory, green products and online activities. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:29:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6660531.html?nid=3871 There is not much that remains untouched by the heavy foot of a down economy, and trend forecasters are in agreement the downturn will be one of the key influences on color palettes for 2010. The four palettes for the 2010 forecast examine coping methods for weathering the economic storm. The first focuses on playing it safe, which translates into a palette dominated by neutrals. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6660529.html?nid=3871 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6660522.html?nid=3871 Environmentally responsible and energy efficient describe a growing number of lamps, lanterns and posts that illuminate outdoor living areas, walkways and pathways while adding to retail sales. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655264.html?nid=3871 Customers walking into Greenhouse Mall’s San Antonio showroom can’t help but stop, stare and smile at the 7 x 7-ft. TUUCI Crescent Lounge displayed front and center in bright salsa colors. That reaction is just what Karen Galindo intended. “It’s fabulous. There is nothing like it,” said Galindo, who is vice president and secretary of Greenhouse Mall. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655262.html?nid=3871 Shade products not only offer protection from the sun’s harmful damage, they can also help define outdoor living areas and add style in fresh and interesting ways. – Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655261.html?nid=3871 Any specialty retailer or manufacturer who is not looking to the world of hospitality as a land of expanded business opportunities may be missing a large boat — possibly a cruise ship or two. Although the hospitality arena is being affected by current economic conditions, it also continues to abound with opportunities. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655259.html?nid=3871 Caluco Outdoor Patio Collection is turning adversity into opportunity, earning steady revenue growth despite the severe economic downturn. “Because of our size we’re fast and adaptable. We have low overhead and we can give customers plenty of one-on-one attention,” said Caluco’s CEO Aaron Gochman, who founded the company in 2004. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655251.html?nid=3871 Las Vegas is the hot ticket for product launches this month as the National Hardware Show and Hospitality Design Expo open the doors to a wide variety of innovative designs. Here is just a taste of what the must-see shows have to offer. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PST