Hearth and grill sales on fire
By Larry Thomas, Editor at Large Shortages of key raw materials, difficulty finding space on shipping containers and unprecedented order backlogs have plagued the home furnishings business since last...
View ArticleCasual furniture producers weigh options for handling higher costs
By Marc Barnes, Special to Casual Living In the outdoor furnishings space, both demand and costs are going up at the same time, leaving many producers and importers with a good-news, bad-news dilemma....
View ArticleHouzz Home Survey: Home renovation spending on the rise
PALO ALTO, Calif. — In its 10th annual Houzz & Home survey, Houzz found that home renovation has grown 15% in the past year, with kitchens, outdoor spaces, home offices and technology getting the...
View ArticleOuter unveils 1,000th neighborhood showroom
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Outdoor furniture brand Outer recently unveiled its 1,000th neighborhood showroom, a peer-to-peer program that allows consumers to visit a home nearby to experience the products...
View ArticleAICO’s Reilly announces retirement
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Industry veteran, Chuck Reilly, executive vice president of AICO announced today that he will be leaving the furniture industry to spend more time with his family and relocating...
View ArticleShademaker introduces two umbrella bases for 2022
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Shademaker, a premier line of umbrellas and accessories, has added two bases to its lineup for 2022. The Athens is a 108-lb., two-tone cast aluminum market base with wheels,...
View ArticleCream of the crop: Apollo Award nominees rise to the top
Recognizing retail excellence and outstanding accomplishments, the International Casual Furnishings Assn. presents this year’s best-in-class retailers, nominated by their industry peers for their savvy...
View Article5 Interwoven trends that will shape the look of 2022 and beyond
HIGH POINT — Textile manufacturers are gearing up for a packed house at the upcoming Interwoven show, the bi-annual International Textile Alliance tradeshow previously known as Showtime that will take...
View ArticleSunset West debuts larger showroom in Atlanta for inaugural Casual Market
ATLANTA — When the 2023 Casual Market opens in Atlanta next week, Sunset West will welcome buyers to a larger showroom than the company’s previous space in Chicago and one filled with introductions,...
View ArticleFlexsteel goes all in on outdoor for Casual Market Atlanta
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The casual furniture segment has been among the fastest growing segments of the furniture business in recent years, a trend that was accelerated by the recent pandemic. Responding to...
View ArticleHomeowners prioritize their to-do list for 2024: Which space rose to the top?
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Homeowners are focusing on sprucing up their outdoor space this year, according to a new quarterly outdoor living trends index. Among the four options presented, 34% of consumers...
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Arhaus releases 2024 outdoor collection ‘Echoes’
BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Arhaus, a top 100 retailer specializing in artisan-crafted and ethically sourced home furnishings, has unveiled its Outdoor 2024 Collection, titled ‘Echoes.’ The collection...
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