The latest news and information about casual furniture retailers, manufacturers, designers and suppliers. en-us http://www.casualliving.com/community/Top+Stories/47506.html?nid=3866 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:12:45 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6700247.html?nid=3866 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/CA6700245.html?nid=3866 Three Birds Casual is celebrating 10 years of business in the casual furniture industry. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:02:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6700242.html?nid=3866 O.W. Lee named Rod Wilcoxen as its Salesman of the Year for 2009 in conjunction with the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:59:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6700236.html?nid=3866 A three-night entertainment lineup headlined by singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw is on tap for the High Point Market, which begins Oct. 17. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:45:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6698480.html?nid=3866 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/CA6698438.html?nid=3866 The Chicago Casual Market mood is overwhelmingly positive and optimistic, although some say more cautious than in previous peak times. Retailers appeared willing to try new vendors and arrived needing inventory for their stores. Some manufacturers said they had showroom visits from retailers who had never stopped in before. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:02:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6697730.html?nid=3866 Innovative shade structure designer TUUCI has expanded its Pavilion portfolio with the addition of the St. Tropez Pavilion. Adorned with luxurious fabric walls for the ultimate in beachfront privacy, the pavilion is inspired by the leisure seaside lifestyles of the Mediterranean coast. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:34:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6696626.html?nid=3866 Agio is introducing two new collections, designed in response to dealer requests and current market conditions. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:25:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6696624.html?nid=3866 Capel Rugs named John A. Magee as president and CEO of Capel, Inc., its Capelsie Mills factory and its Capel Real Estate & Development subsidiary. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:17:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6691957.html?nid=3866 Marketed under the Castelle brand, the Vienna collection was designed to emphasize elegant traditional styling and crafted for a long life in the out-of-doors. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:57:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6691167.html?nid=3866 Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics was pleased with the turnout at the Orlando Furniture & Accessory Market, held at the end of August. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:44:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6690948.html?nid=3866 Cast Classics’ Metro Club Chair was incorrectly labeled as Quattro Sun Lounge, a Barlow Tyrie piece for which no image was available, in the Tubular Aluminum category of the Design Excellence Awards listing in our August issue. Casual Living regrets the error. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:41:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6687230.html?nid=3866 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/CA6687224.html?nid=3866 Hammocks foster images of laid-back comfort and luxurious relaxation. Inside The HammockSource, employees work hard to maintain that ideal image around the world. Under the lead of founder Walter R. Perkins Jr., employees are empowered to come up with creative ways to better the centuries-old handcrafted product, whether in the Hatteras Hammocks brand's Right Connection weld of its supportive s... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6687203.html?nid=3866 Since their inception 50 years ago, the Apollo Awards have honored the industry's top specialty retailers for their expertise, dedication to customers and passion for the outdoor furniture business. This year, specialty dealers faced some of the toughest economic conditions ever. Yet, as this group of nominees proves, the industry's future is bright. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6686762.html?nid=3866 Norman Hamilton presents Victor Wolf, Pride Family Brands vice president of production, with an iPod Shuffle. Wolf's name was drawn from those who responded to one of Casual Living's recent online surveys. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:54:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6686760.html?nid=3866 Gloster Furniture recognized Dave Talboo as its 2009 Sales Representative of the Year during its annual sales meeting in Chicago. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:34:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6676967.html?nid=3866 Protégé Casual, known for its cutting-edge designs, has earned a patent and trademark for its new Tenerife collection. A Florida warehouse also was added to help meet customer demand. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:55:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6676963.html?nid=3866 Glen Raven’s Anderson, S.C., manufacturing center earned an internationally recognized certification for environmental excellence. In achieving ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system standards, the Anderson facility underwent a series of inspections by an independent auditor covering all phases of the operation. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:50:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6676962.html?nid=3866 Garden accessory manufacturer Campania International signed a license with the Smithsonian Institution to produce a significant line of handcrafted containers, rich in American history. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:32:00 PST