June 6, 2005
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Top 100 Powerhouse Specialists, 2005

Attention casual furniture specialists:

Casual Living is collecting information on its next 100 Powerhouse Specialists. Results will publish in the September issue. The research is based on each specialist's 2004 TOTAL sales. A description of each store's operations will also be presented. All sales figures will be published as Casual Living market research estimates. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Research Specialist, Dana French at (336) 605-1091 or email Dana at dfrench@reedbusiness.com.

Please click on the link below to complete your form. All forms must be submitted by Friday, July 1, 2005.
http://www.researchtodayonline.com/powerhouse
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Carls Patio buys Berk's, continues West Coast expansion
Carls Patio, through its recently formed corporation, Carls Patio West Inc., completed its second major West Coast acquisition in as many months with the purchase of Berk's, a more than 50-year-old patio retailer in Santa Monica, Calif. more
ScanCom opens first North American showroom
ScanCom North America has signed a long-term lease with Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. for its first North American showroom. An official grand opening is set to take place on the 16th floor of Chicago's Merchandise Mart during the official Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association premarket, July 13-15. more


Agio International Expands Chicago Showroom
Agio International recently expanded its showroom at Chicago's Merchandise Mart to nearly 17,000 square feet. The expansion comes on the heels of product line expansion and will allow the company more breathing room for the vast selection of collections it offers. more
Carter Grandle names showroom manager
Carter Grandle named Susan Denison showroom manager of its new permanent showroom in the Chicago Merchandise Mart, Suite 1777. more


Capel teams with Sunbrella for outdoor rugs
Troy, N.C.-based Capel Incorporated has partnered with Sunbrella fabrics for a new line of indoor/outdoor rugs called South Beach. During the Atlanta International Rug Show in July, Capel also will launch two other collections for outdoor/indoor, one of the 88-year-old company's fastest growing rug categories. more
Dimension One Spas updates swim spa
Dimension One Spas has updated its Aqua Fit 19 Dual Temp Aquatic Fitness System, incorporating its patented Typhoon Jet, Twin Top Loading Filters, Swim Lane Marker and a more ergonomic Rowing Seat. more


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