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2009 Editorial Calendar

  Patio & Hearth Products Report is a product-driven, tabloid-sized publication for specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill and outdoor-living products.
 
 


 
May/June 2009 Issue


Table of Contents

May/June: Vol 4, No 3

Spotlight - Contemporary Outdoor Furniture: A Trend or the New Norm?
By Cheryl Dangel Cullen
Contemporary outdoor-furniture designs are growing in popularity as younger consumers are drawn to their clean lines.

Marketing Maneuvers - Marketing Masterminds
By Kimberly Rodgers
Outdoor Elegance Patio Design Center in La Verne, Calif., offers an impressive array of products and services.

Hearth Retailer Profile - The Rewards of Retail
By Sharon Sanders
John Crump, owner of Hickory Fireplace & Patio, believes that being a hearth retailer has many rewards.

Barbecue/Grill Retailer Profile - Sharing a Passion for Outdoor Cooking
By Kimberly Rodgers
Paul and Sara Pietrowski's personal outdoor-kitchen project led to the formation of a full-service company.

Showroom Showcase - Forshaw Expands its Custom-mantel Business
By Sharon Sanders
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southern Casual Patio & Rattan has figured out the secret for motivating new shoppers to buy while enticing former customers to make additional purchases.

As I See It - What's Underfoot at Couristan?
By Sharon Sanders
Ron Couri, president and CEO of Couristan, discusses the company's role as an emerging player in the outdoor-living market.

My Turn - Teak: Timeless Comfort and Beauty
By Sharon Sanders
The universal appeal of teak outdoor furniture has contributed greatly to the steady growth of Three Birds Casual.

Product Innovation - Developing Products That Dazzle  By Carol Daus
By Carol Daus
Hearth-industry leader Heat & Glo has introduced some exciting new products this year.

Last Word - Harman Home Heating: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation
By Kimberly Rodgers
Harman Home Heating continues to build on its legacy of developing premium products that help consumers save money.

 

 
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