Wild weather warning for Victoria (Herald Sun)
EMERGENCY services are on high alert as wild winds lash the state, with thunder and lightning storms possibly on the way.
Recalls: Necklaces, toy TVs and a fabric protector (Seattle Times)
This week's list of recalls and safety alerts includes yin-yang two-necklace sets, toy TVs with microphones and a fabric protector.
Casual Living CEO helps recruit businesses to city (Louisville Courier-Journal)
When Louisville native Chris Carmicle brought the headquarters of Casual Living Worldwide to his hometown in 2005, Louisville gained more than administrative offices and a parts center for the large outdoor-furniture manufacturing company. It also got an energetic booster for the city, said Mark Crane, chairman of the Venture Club of Louisville.
Outdoor Furniture Market in the United States to Reach $4.6 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Driven by the growing popularity of outdoor spaces as an extension of modern homes, the market for outdoor furniture in the United States is projected to reach $4.6 billion by the year 2012. Future growth in the market is expected to be sustained by innovations in style, colors and designs.
Warehouse 1st-Quarter Sales Fall 2.1%, Spending Slows (Update3) (Bloomberg)
Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Warehouse Group Ltd. , New Zealand's biggest discount retailer, said first-quarter sales fell 2.1 percent as a recession tightens household budgets, reducing spending on home appliances and furniture.
Warehouse Q1 sales fall (Stuff)
Discount retailer The Warehouse says first quarter sales slipped as it sold fewer big ticket items such as appliances and outdoor furniture.
Disney All Dressed Up (New York Times)
Photos from Disney's ?non-character? part of its business, from wedding gowns to outdoor furniture.
Casual coastal chic (The Charlotte Observer)
(By Nancy Stancill, Home and Garden Editor) Need a beach vacation, but can't make it to the coast? At least three furniture makers think they have the answer. In the next few months, they'll launch new lines of coastal cottage-style furniture ? all designed to bring the easygoing feel of a beach retreat to the most landlocked of homes. The furniture is sized for smaller spaces, designed for ...
Timmons doesn't mind the elements (Delaware Coast Press)
MILLSBORO -- Ed Timmons says one of the reasons he went into the barns and outdoor furniture business was to be able to work outside.
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