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  OUTDOOR FURNITURE - A US MARKET REPORT
A US Market Report

This report analyzes the US market for Outdoor Furniture in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US. Annual forecasts are provided for US region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 161 companies including many key and niche players such as Casual Living, Creative Woodwork International Inc., Gibraltar Furniture, Grosfillex North America, Hanamint Corp., Homecrest Industries Inc., Kingsley-Bate, Ltd., Leisure Furniture & Powdercoating, Inc., Lloyd Flanders Industries, Inc., Mallin Casual Furniture, Meadowcraft, Inc., Modern Outdoor, O.W. Lee Company, Inc., and The Coleman Company, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1701  PAGES:    172
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  161  MARKET DATA TABLES:   6
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  OUTDOOR FURNITURE - A US MARKET REPORT (Complete Report) Pages : 172   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$90
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-2
  
   Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
1. Metal.....I-3
2. Plastic/Resin.....I-3
3. Wicker/Rattan.....I-3
  
   4. Wood.....I-4
5. Others.....I-4
  
II. A US MARKET REPORT36$3000
  1. Industry Overview.....II-119 $1700  
   Outdoor Furniture: A Curtain Raiser.....II-1
A Notoriously Fragmented Market.....II-1
Where’s the Competition.....II-1
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   Rediscovering the Great American Backyard.....II-21$90
   A Statement of Style & Imagination.....II-3
Changing Styles of Modern Living Extend Cues to Where the Market is Heading.....II-3
Elegant Outdoor Furniture Moves In & Indoor Furniture Moves Out.....II-3
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   High-end Technology Grips Outdoor Furniture Design Space.....II-4
Innovative Fabrics Catch the Fancy of Homeowners.....II-4
Dynamic Nature of Garden Furniture Material.....II-4
Rise in Backyard Activities Puts the Market In-form for Growth.....II-4
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   Outdoor Living & Entertainment: A Leisure Trend of National Proportions.....II-5
Getting Close to Nature.....II-5
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   Exquisite Home Interiors is no Longer Enough.....II-6
Outdoor Furniture: No Longer an Afterthought for Improving Outdoor Comfort.....II-6
The “Stress” of Modern Lifestyles Lead to Greater Outdoor Indulgence.....II-6
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   Metal Patio Furniture: For a Feel of Paris Under the Stars.....II-7
Wicker: A Timeless Tradition in Patio Furniture Style.....II-7
Patio Umbrellas: For a Very Becoming Protection Against the Sun & Rain.....II-7
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   Outdoor Benches: A Part of the Must Have Outdoor Furniture Collectables.....II-8
Hammocks: Envisioning the Ancient Caribbean Culture.....II-8
Garden Oasis Patio Furniture: For the Perfect Garden Refuge.....II-8
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   Innovative Weather Resistant Materials & Fabrics Help Fan the Demand.....II-9
Factors Influencing Purchasing Decisions.....II-9
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   Number Speak.....II-10
Metal Outdoor Furniture: The Oldest Battle Scarred Warhorse.....II-10
Wicker Outdoor Furniture Spurs Growth.....II-10
Key Trends & Issues In a Capsule.....II-10
Changing Lifestyles: A Prime Stimulant.....II-10
Outdoor Furniture Not Spared by Fashion Fads.....II-10
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   Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture Gains Prominence.....II-11
Patio Glass Tabletops Fall Out of Favor.....II-11
Outdoor Throw Pillows Are In.....II-11
Comfort: A Crucible of Product Success.....II-11
Ergonomics: A Key Design Variable.....II-11
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   Premium Products Take On a High Profile.....II-12
Choices, Choices, and Choices.....II-12
Aluminum: The Most Popular Metal for Outdoor Furniture.....II-12
Who Says Resin Cannot Be Stylish & Indulgent?.....II-12
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   Demand for Certified Wood Products On the Rise.....II-13
Outdoor Furniture Made To Look & Feel Like Indoor Furniture.....II-13
Focus Shifts from Garden to Patios, Deck and Other Outdoor Areas.....II-13
Loggias: Ascending the Popularity Chart as an Ideal Outdoor Living Space.....II-13
Residential Renovation: An Opportunity for Repeat Business.....II-13
Innovation in Full Steam.....II-13
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   Fabric Innovation from the Textile Industry.....II-14
Asia Garners a Huge Chunk of US Imports.....II-14
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   Table 1: US Imports of Outdoor Furniture (2001, 2006 & 2011): Imports in US$ Million and Share of Asia-Pacific Region in US Imports.....II-15
Vietnam Next in Line After China.....II-15
Consumer Demographic Profile.....II-15
The Dawn of the New Millennials.....II-15
Consumers Shift to Online Purchases.....II-15
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   Table 2: Consumer Online & Offline Purchasing Behavior: Year 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-16
Young Homeowners Are Avid Users.....II-16
The Younger the Better.....II-16
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   Empty Nesters Represent a Lucrative Target.....II-17
Customers Become Increasingly Hard to Please.....II-17
Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of Households Purchasing Outdoor Living Products for the Year 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
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   What’s Buzzing in the Retail Space?.....II-18
Rise in Retailer Mergers and Insolvencies Worries Manufacturers.....II-18
Mass Retailers Unceremoniously Elbow Their Way Past Specialty Retailers.....II-18
The Rising Potential of Home Improvement Stores.....II-18
Imports Help Retailers to Raise Profit Margin Without Losing Business.....II-18
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   Noteworthy Issues & Challenges.....II-19
Climatic Conditions Influence Outdoor Furniture Sales.....II-19
Winter Sales Slump Forces Diversification.....II-19
Design Piracy: An Irksome Irritant.....II-19
China Turns On the Heat in the Domestic Market.....II-19
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  2. Product Overview.....II-208 $600  
   Outdoor Furniture: A Definition.....II-20
Types of Outdoor Furniture.....II-20
Outdoor Seating Products.....II-20
Park Benches.....II-20
Lawn Chairs.....II-20
Adirondack Chairs.....II-20
Patio Chairs.....II-20
Swings/Slings.....II-20
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   Outdoor Loveseat.....II-21
Settees.....II-21
Ottomans.....II-21
Toadstools.....II-21
Poolside Recliners or Garden Recliners.....II-21
Porch Swings & Rocker.....II-21
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   Outdoor Tables.....II-22
Picnic Tables.....II-22
Umbrellas/Parasol.....II-22
Patio Umbrellas.....II-22
Beach Umbrellas.....II-22
Outdoor Furniture Materials: A Peek Into the Raw Deal.....II-22
Metal .....II-22
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   Iron .....II-23
Aluminum.....II-23
Cast & Extruded Iron/Aluminum.....II-23
Steel.....II-23
Wood/Rattan.....II-23
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   Teak.....II-24
Oak .....II-24
Redwood.....II-24
Cedar.....II-24
Eucalyptus.....II-24
Roble.....II-24
Shorea.....II-24
Jarrah.....II-24
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   Pine.....II-25
Others.....II-25
Plastic/Resin.....II-25
Polymer.....II-25
Recycled Plastic.....II-25
Wicker.....II-25
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   Vinyl Wicker.....II-26
Natural Wicker.....II-26
Loom Wicker.....II-26
Rattan.....II-26
Cane.....II-26
Reed.....II-26
Bamboo.....II-26
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   Others.....II-27
Poly-wood Outdoor Furniture.....II-27
Popular Material Combinations.....II-27
Plastic-Metal.....II-27
Metal-Wood.....II-27
Wicker-Plastic.....II-27
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  3. Recent Industry Activity.....II-283 $200  
   Craftmade Acquires Assets of Woodard.....II-28
Thomasville Rolls Out First Outdoor Furniture Line.....II-28
Pfingsten, DuPont and HarbourVest Takes Over Tropitone.....II-28
SwimWays Acquires Breakthrough Technology of Renetto.....II-28
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   La-Z-Boy Collaborates with Brown Jordan.....II-29
CPI Plastics Group Introduces the Eon Adirondack Collection.....II-29
RIO Brands Introduces Broad Range of Patio Furniture.....II-29
O.W. Lee Partners with Outdoor Interiors to Introduce OW Lee Outdoor Couture .....II-29
Home Casual Signs the Dotted Line to Acquire Sun Isle USA.....II-29
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   Palmetto Starts New Online Store.....II-30
New Palladian Woven from Tropitone.....II-30
Tropitone Improves Outdoor Furnishing Portfolio.....II-30
Thos. Baker’s Craftsman Collection Hits the Aisle.....II-30
Tropitone Unveils Stoneworks.....II-30
Woodard Debuts Wyatt Aluminum Mesh Collection.....II-30
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  4. Focus on Select U.S. Players.....II-314 $300  
   Casual Living.....II-31
Creative Woodwork International Inc......II-31
Gibraltar Furniture.....II-31
Grosfillex North America.....II-31
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   Hanamint Corp......II-32
Homecrest Industries Inc. .....II-32
Kingsley-Bate, Ltd......II-32
Leisure Furniture & Powdercoating, Inc......II-32
Lloyd Flanders Industries, Inc......II-32
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   Mallin Casual Furniture.....II-33
Meadowcraft, Inc......II-33
Modern Outdoor.....II-33
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   O.W. Lee Company Inc......II-34
The Coleman Company, Inc......II-34
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  5. Market Analytics.....II-352 $300  
   Table 4: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type – Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-35

Table 5: US Long-term Projections for Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type – Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 .....II-35
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   Table 6: US 10-Year Perspective for Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood and Others for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-361$150
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 127$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 161 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 161)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                151   
Canada                             7
Japan                              #
Europe                             #
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     3
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