Outdoor and Casual Furniture - US - October 2005
Outdoor and Casual Furniture - US - October 2005

Retail sales of casual and outdoor furniture will reach over $4.8 billion in 2005, thanks to strong home sales, home renovation and interest in outdoor living. Innovation in style, design, fabrics and materials has expanded the selection across all price points. However, competition from imports has limited profit margins for domestic manufacturers, and prompted many to shift production overseas or establish partnerships with Asian companies.

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