New casual dining sets for outdoor living including trends in alternative table tops, material, size and more. en-us http://www.casualliving.com/community/Outdoor+Dining+Sets/47516.html?nid=3873 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:02:12 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6700247.html?nid=3873 Retailers were impressed by the relocated Pride Family Brands' showroom on the 17th floor of the Chicago Merchandise Mart during the 2009 International Casual Furniture Market. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:05:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6674198.html?nid=3873 Agio is adding a third Disney Resort Collection this fall. The Yacht Club joins the Animal Kingdom and Grand Floridian Collections, which debuted at last year’s Casual Market. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:02:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6673055.html?nid=3873 Recover with Color was the theme as Windward Design Group previewed its 2010 furniture collections and fabrics. Windward hosted dealers, interior designers and sales reps at a June 11 premarket event, held poolside at the Hyatt Place in Sarasota, Fla. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:05:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6673051.html?nid=3873 Treasure Garden recently recognized its sales representatives’ achievements at its 2010 National Sales Meeting Dinner/Awards Banquet in Chicago. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:55:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6673047.html?nid=3873 Phil Sweet has joined Agio as a territorial sales representative for five Southern states. Sweet transitioned from an impressive 29-year career with a well-known indoor furniture brand and joined a three-person Agio sales team covering Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6657325.html?nid=3873 Telescope Casual Furniture, a Granville, N.Y.-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture for the residential and contract markets, will conduct a national shopper survey to get deep into the mindset of today’s consumer. Survey data will be released monthly. Fri, 08 May 2009 16:36:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655259.html?nid=3873 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/CA6655261.html?nid=3873 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/CA6654390.html?nid=3873 O.W. Lee and Terra Furniture were among the platinum level winners of ADEX Excellence in Design awards, produced by Design Journal. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:29:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6647857.html?nid=3873 Consumer spending on outdoor dining set sales over the next five years is expected to increase nationally by 12.9%, going from $1.6 billion in 2008 to $1.8 billion in 2013, according to the most recent projections by the New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI). This exclusive report includes state-by-state estimates of 2008 outdoor dining set sales and projections of 2013 sales. It also includes sales and projections for each of the four census regions’ fastest-growing metros. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:34:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6645888.html?nid=3873 Kingsley-Bate has made a significant investment in its U.S. warehouse capacity by more than doubling its warehouse space to 125,000 square feet. This is the third time Kingsley-Bate has expanded its warehouse space since 2001. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:21:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6645862.html?nid=3873 Skyline Design was honored for Best Booth Design at the International Furniture Fair in Singapore March 9-12. Skyline’s booth incorporated mixed materials in order to create an oasis for outdoor living. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:10:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6644466.html?nid=3873 Kmart announced the expansion of its Jaclyn Smith Home Collection -- just in time to shake off the winter blues. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:30:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6638883.html?nid=3873 The French Riviera, with its sunny and hot summers and mild winters along the Mediterranean, is one of the most famous destination resorts in the world. Life along the Cote d’Azur exemplifies living well with a chic and luxe holiday spirit. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:58:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6633956.html?nid=3873 With 10 years in manufacturing sustainable home furnishings and a newly expanded showroom, Groovystuff recently won the U.S. Local Business Association’s 2008 Dallas award in its Furniture category. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:59:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6621380.html?nid=3873 Organizers of Spoga have changed the dates for its next showing in Cologne, Germany. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:27:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6617067.html?nid=3873 With energy-efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly pool/spa maintenance, equipment and construction growing in demand, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo presented the latest product innovations Nov. 18-20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:06:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6612598.html?nid=3873 Bigger isn't necessarily better. One trend at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in September was European-scale outdoor furniture, pieces smaller than typical chairs and tables in the U.S. market. Two forces drive the trend. One, consumers perceiving, right or wrong, that less furniture means less money. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6612599.html?nid=3873 A number of designers added curves to their contemporary outdoor furniture lines last year, but the 2008 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market featured more blocky looks than ever before. Straight lines and right angles may be nothing new in contemporary, but consumers can't seem to get enough. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6609358.html?nid=3873 Pride Family Brands has expanded its stock program to include the Rialto Collection for 2009. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:14:00 PST