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Casual industry looks for opportunities during tough times

2 weeks ago | casualnewsnow.com | Alex Milstein

It can be easy to get discouraged by news about possible tariffs or talk of a looming recession, but speaking with others in the casual industry, it appears there is opportunity around every corner. Susan Kiley, co-owner of Bay Breeze Patio in Miramar Beach, Florida, says she sees a lot of opportunities for U.S. manufacturers to strengthen their positions with independent dealers.
Gasper Home & Garden cautiously optimistic after 2024 sales bump

3 weeks ago | casualnewsnow.com | Alex Milstein

The outdoor industry has had a few tough years, but savvy casual retailers have found creative and strategic ways to not only survive, but also thrive. Gasper Home & Garden in Richboro, Pennsylvania, is an example, as the company’s outdoor furniture sales were up 22.1% year over year last year, according to Eli Hymer, general manager, buyer and designer. “People I talked to throughout the industry around the country have been either down or flat, so we’re a rarity,” said Hymer.
Economic uncertainty fuels slower season for many casual retailers

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

Heading into the 2025 outdoor selling season, which typically peaks between March and Memorial Day, casual retailers weren’t sure what to expect. While 2024 ended with inflation finally beginning to abate and optimism that the economy would improve, the threat of tariffs hung in the air as President Donald Trump took the oath of office in January, making consumers skittish about spending, particularly on nonessentials.
Yelp report highlights summer home and outdoor trends

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

While housing and rental markets have been on the decline, consumers are interested in improving their current homes, including their outdoor spaces. That’s according to the Summer Home & Outdoor Trends 2025 report from consumer review and information site Yelp. Yelp’s data revealed a significant surge in home improvement project requests in 2024 over the prior year, with requests for gardeners up 376%, painters up 89% and interior designers up 81%.
Polywood launches new recycled lumber

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

SYRACUSE, Ind. — As part of its 35th anniversary celebration, recycled plastic furniture maker Polywood is introducing a new premium lumber product called Polywood Select. Polywood Select features two proprietary advancements: Microcell technology provides enhanced resistance to moisture over the company’s Heritage lumber. And the GenuineGrain finish offers a highly detailed texture enhanced with TrueTone hues and striations to elevate the aesthetic.
Interwoven intros

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

At the International Textile Alliance’s Interwoven upholstery market in High Point, fabric makers expanded their offerings for outdoor spaces with on-trend colors, patterns and textures. Here, we give you a sample of some of the collections we saw. Sunbrella’s collaboration with Los Angeles-based Block Shop brings a bold approach to patterns with the Hollyhock collection, inspired by the Frank Lloyd Wright home of the same name.
Three Birds Casual announces 2026 product introductions

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

ALBION, Ind. – Three Birds Casual announced its 2026 product introductions, several of which will officially debut at Casual Market Atlanta. New introductions include extensions of Three Birds’ modern SoHo and Tribeca collections. The SoHo collection now features a series of narrow counter-height tables, constructed from aluminum frames with Grade-A teak tabletops.
Texture and tariffs the talk of Interwoven show

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

At this week’s Interwoven textile fair in High Point, the talk seemed to focus on two major “T” words: tariffs and texture. While the latter gave marketgoers a healthy dose of tactile style, the former had some expressing fears, others capitalizing on opportunity, and the show itself seeming a bit slower than usual. “People aren’t even making appointments for Interwoven if your products are Chinese-made,” said K.J. Morgan, North Carolina sales rep, Thibaut.
Sunbrella adds plant shift to increase textured fabric production

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Alex Milstein

Interest in soft, textured fabrics and specialty yarns has been growing over the past decade, and this demand expanded during the pandemic, when people really began to see their outside spaces as extensions of their interiors. To meet increased demand for textural fabrics, Sunbrella has added a new shift to its specialty yarn plant in Burlington, North Carolina.
Casual Market Atlanta announces event schedule

1 month ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

ATLANTA — Following the International Casual Furnishings Association announcement that it will shift its awards gala to the September Casual Market Atlanta, AmericasMart Atlanta has announced its full slate of at-market events for the summer edition of the show, running July 15-17 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Each day offers events designed to engage, educate and entertain marketgoers.