TUSCALOOSA, AL - Outdoor furniture plays host to a myriad of activities – backyard barbecues, family gatherings, pool parties or simple afternoons of leisure. Unfortunately, uninvited “guests” – bacteria, mold and mildew – may be lurking in the crevices of furniture fabric, just waiting to spoil the festivities.

Customers can…

SALT LAKE CITY - The “outdoor room” is the new favorite room of the home. It’s a backyard spot where everyone gathers to spend time together, which is why outdoor entertaining continues to be the fastest growing category in the home furnishings industry. Walker Edison is meeting the demand for…

BALDWIN PARK, CA - Outdoor shade designer and manufacturer Treasure Garden will be among the exhibitors in the Las Vegas World Market Center (WMC) when the summer market opens on Aug 2. Because the WMC has placed greater emphasis on the casual furnishings category with the opening of two permanent…

As reported in Immortal News and elsewhere, housing starts rose last month—a 26.6% jump over the same period last year. Permits rose by 30%.

According to reporter Victor Johnson (Immortal), both metrics amounted to eight-year highs, The NY Daily News placed apartment construction at its highest rate since November…

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA - Gensun Casual Living introduced one of their largest new product offerings ever at the recent Premarket in Chicago. Retailers were shown two new collections, many new tables and accessories, new fabrics, a new finish and a new woven color.

Another new introduction from the Calif-based…