The latest news and information about casual furniture retailers, manufacturers, designers and suppliers.
Buy broad, not deep Cinde W. Ingram, 11/1/2008
Given growing concerns about credit, inventory levels and Wall Street, retailers and manufacturers face challenges ahead. Furniture analyst Jerry Epperson predicts an uptick in business, starting in the second half of 2009 and continuing with significant improvements in 2010. Casual furniture represents roughly 10% of the overall furniture industry, but the segment for outdoor and covered areas... More
Table Talk Staff - 11/01/2008
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Homecrest parent company buys Innovative Surfaces 09/22/2008
Deepening its commitment to the outdoor casual furniture industry, Fargo, N.D.-based Bullinger Enterprises bought Innovative Surfaces, a pioneer in the faux tabletop market.
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Apollo Awards winners named 09/19/2008
The leading retailers in the casual furniture industry were honored at the 2008 Apollo Awards, held Wednesday night at Navy Pier in Chicago. Regarded as the highest honor among casual furniture retailers, the Apollo Awards celebrate the influential contributions made by industry icons.
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Casual Market mood shifts to caution Cinde W. Ingram and Chris Gigley - 09/19/2008
Opening day excitement gave way to determination and wariness at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market this week.
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Traffic down, optimism up at Casual Market Cinde Ingram - 09/16/2008
The 2008 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market kicked off Monday the way so many other wholesale markets have this year. Traffic was light, but the buyers who roamed the aisles were there to write orders.
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Private equity firm buys into Carls Patio 09/15/2008
Casual furniture retail specialist Carls Patio has been recapitalized by Cleveland, Ohio-based private equity firm Weinberg & Bell Group.
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Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc November 19, 2008 Inside The Outdoors
A New Way of Thinking
A different way of thinking about the outdoor room is to foc... More
Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc November 18, 2008 Instill the Spirit of the Fall Season
Designing for Fall
The holiday season is upon us with nine days left until Thanksg... More
Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc November 14, 2008 The Importance of Being Transparent!
No one needs to tell you how very important it is that you are transparent in your bu... More
Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc November 13, 2008 Economic Implications on Color
Tips on How To Choose Color for Next Season
Times are changing and we are all wait... More
Outdoor Living Booth - HPBExpo 2008 Sponsors included Telescope Casual, Outdoor Leisure, Sunbrella, In & Out Cabinetry, Sawgrass Mills Outdoor Rugs, Tervis Tumbler, Imax and Trees Int'l. For details on getting involved in 2009, contact Norman Hamilton at 336-605-3790.
Join Casual Living for a video tour of showrooms and new products at the recent International Casual Furniture Association's Pre-Market at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Click here for more details.
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