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Consumer Fears Subside in September
Synergy Debuts Outdoor Upholstered Line
ICFA Casual Market Awards

Consumer Fears Subside in September   

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

 

From the Wells Fargo Economic Group 

The Consumer Confidence Index rose a larger-than-expected nine points in September, as fears about soaring gasoline prices and the approaching fiscal cliff appear to have subsided somewhat. Consumers' view on both the present economic situation and expectations for future economic conditions improved during the month, with most of the improvement coming in expectations.

 

The expectations series jumped 12.6 points to 83.7 in September, marking its highest reading since February. The expectations series tends to correspond to swings in the stock market, and the increase in share prices through much of the month is likely behind most of the improvement.

Synergy Sofa Synergy Debuts Outdoor Upholstered Line

HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA     

 

Synergy Home Furnishings is one of the leading suppliers of OEM upholstery in the industry. The current product ranges from down-filled, eight-way, hand-tied slipcovered sofas to stylish high-leg recliners in a vast array of covers and leathers. Through a partnership with its exclusive indoor manufacturing facility, Synergy introduced its first completely outdoor product at the 2012 Casual Market show.

 

All the latest outdoor components such as aluminum frames, drain-through cushions, and special mildew resistant fabrics and materials are utilized. Product offerings include sofas, chairs, slipcovered dining room chairs, and a completely modular sectional all with coordinating woven tables. Contact email. 

ICFA Casual Market Awards   

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

 

At the International Casual Furnishings Association's recent market held in at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, the following awards were presented:   

 

Apollo Award for Retail Excellence

  Single Store - Sunshine Furniture, Vero Beach, Florida

  Multi-store - Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, California

  

Sales Rep of the Year

  Dean Smith, Dean H. Smith Associates

  

Manufacturer Leadership Awards

  OW Lee - Wrought Iron/Aluminum

  Pride Family Brands - Cast Metal

  Tropitone Furniture - Tubular Aluminum

  Telescope Casual - Resin

  Lloyd/Flanders - Rattan/Wicker/Woven

  Gloster - Wood

  Treasure Garden - Shade

  Woodard - Outdoor Lighting

  Trans Ocean Imports - Outdoor Carpeting/Rugs/Flooring

  Elaine Smith - Contemporary Casual

* OW Lee was named Manufacturer of the Year

  

Design Excellence Awards

  Cast Metal Furniture

  The Veneman Group -

  Martini Barstool by Kara Karpenske - Kamarron Design

  

  Wood Casual Furniture

  Gloster - Solana Dip Down Lounger by Povl Eskildsen

  

  Wrought Iron/Wrought Aluminum

  Summer Classics - Verano Arm Chair

  

  Resin/Fiberglass Furniture

  Telescope Casual Furniture -

  Adirondack MGP Chair by Bill Vanderminden

  

  Shade

  TUUCI -

  Plantation MAX F-1 by Dougan Clarke

  

  Complementary Casual Products

  Gloster -

  Dansk Coffee Table by Philip Behrens

  

  Outdoor Carpeting, Rugs & Flooring

  The HammockSource -

  Violet Pebble Yellow Outdoor Rug, Sawgrass Mills

  by Hatteras Outdoors

  

  Outdoor Lighting

  Patio Living Concepts -

  Bamboo 120V LED Floor Lamp by Dale Klaus

  

  Fabric

  Outdura Casual Furniture -

  Crazy Horse Lemongrass by D2
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