Casual Insights
Casual Insights is a monthly column from Casual Living that asks industry leaders to share their opinions and insights on leading news and happenings in the outdoor industry. If you are interested in participating in this column, please email Editor in Chief Jennifer Bringle at jbringle@casualliving.com.
Brown Jordan’s Steve Elton talks trends, anniversaries
This year, Brown Jordan is celebrating 75 years of innovation in designing furniture for the […]
May 1, 2020
Could a natural gas ban cause more harm than good?
One of the top concerns for people today is global warming or climate change. From […]
February 24, 2020
How Valdese Weavers spins a yarn
Over the hundred years that we have been in business, Valdese Weavers has acquired a […]
January 2, 2020
An industry vet shares his do’s and don’ts
The casual industry has been very good to me. I have been lucky enough to […]
December 6, 2019
Why sustainable outdoor retailers matter in today’s climate
It’s undeniable that the topics of climate change, carbon mitigation and plastic waste are at […]
November 5, 2019
Your guide to Casual Market Chicago
North America’s largest casual and outdoor furnishings show, Casual Market Chicago, kicks off Tuesday, Sept. […]
September 9, 2019
A Perfect Partnership: Collaboration between retailers and designers delivers opportunity
Growing up, one of my favorite subjects was art, specifically, painting. I loved that you […]
August 12, 2019
Follow me to San Diego
When the International Casual Furnishings Assn. (ICFA) introduced its first educational conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, […]
July 16, 2019
Sharing a common goal is key to retention
I think it’s fitting that this month’s Casual Living focuses on employee retention given that […]
June 27, 2019
The shifting world of contract
Back in 2004 when Sunset West began, contract installations were mostly comprised of small bistro […]
May 21, 2019