Outdoor Furniture - A US Market Analysis

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Outdoor Furniture: A Curtain Raiser
A Notoriously Fragmented Market
Where’s the Competition
Rediscovering the Great American Backyard
A Statement of Style & Imagination
Changing Styles of Modern Living Extend Cues to Where the Market is Heading
Elegant Outdoor Furniture Moves In & Indoor Furniture Moves Out
High-end Technology Grips Outdoor Furniture Design Space
Innovative Fabrics Catch the Fancy of Homeowners
Dynamic Nature of Garden Furniture Material
Rise in Backyard Activities Puts the Market In-form for Growth
Outdoor Living & Entertainment: A Leisure Trend of National Proportions
Getting Close to Nature
Exquisite Home Interiors is no Longer Enough
Outdoor Furniture: No Longer an Afterthought for Improving Outdoor Comfort
The "Stress" of Modern Lifestyles Lead to Greater Outdoor Indulgence
Metal Patio Furniture: For a Feel of Paris Under the Stars
Wicker: A Timeless Tradition in Patio Furniture Style
Patio Umbrellas: For a Very Becoming Protection Against the Sun & Rain
Outdoor Benches: A Part of the Must Have Outdoor Furniture Collectables
Hammocks: Envisioning the Ancient Caribbean Culture
Garden Oasis Patio Furniture: For the Perfect Garden Refuge
Innovative Weather Resistant Materials & Fabrics Help Fan the Demand
Factors Influencing Purchasing Decisions
Number Speak
Metal Outdoor Furniture: The Oldest Battle Scarred Warhorse
Wicker Outdoor Furniture Spurs Growth
Key Trends & Issues In a Capsule
Changing Lifestyles: A Prime Stimulant
Outdoor Furniture Not Spared by Fashion FadsS
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture Gains Prominence
Patio Glass Tabletops Fall Out of Favor
Outdoor Throw Pillows Are In
Comfort: A Crucible of Product Success
Ergonomics: A Key Design Variable
Premium Products Take On a High Profile
Choices, Choices, and Choices
Aluminum: The Most Popular Metal for Outdoor Furniture
Who Says Resin Cannot Be Stylish & Indulgent?
Demand for Certified Wood Products On the Rise
Outdoor Furniture Made To Look & Feel Like Indoor Furniture
Focus Shifts from Garden to Patios, Deck and Other Outdoor Areas
Loggias: Ascending the Popularity Chart as an Ideal Outdoor Living Space
Residential Renovation: An Opportunity for Repeat Business
Innovation in Full Steam
Fabric Innovation from the Textile Industry
Asia Garners a Huge Chunk of US Imports
Vietnam Next in Line After China
Consumer Demographic Profile
The Dawn of the New Millennials
Consumers Shift to Online Purchases
Young Homeowners Are Avid Users
The Younger the Better
Empty Nesters Represent a Lucrative Target
Customers Become Increasingly Hard to Please
What’s Buzzing in the Retail Space?
Rise in Retailer Mergers and Insolvencies Worries Manufacturers
Mass Retailers Unceremoniously Elbow Their Way Past Specialty Retailers
The Rising Potential of Home Improvement Stores
Imports Help Retailers to Raise Profit Margin Without Losing Business
Noteworthy Issues & Challenges
Climatic Conditions Influence Outdoor Furniture Sales
Winter Sales Slump Forces Diversification
Design Piracy: An Irksome Irritant
China Turns On the Heat in the Domestic Market
3.PRODUCT FACTS
Outdoor Furniture
1. Metal
2. Plastic/Resin
3. Wicker/Rattan
4. Wood
5. Others
4.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Craftmade Acquires Assets of Woodard
Thomasville Rolls Out First Outdoor Furniture Line
Pfingsten, DuPont and HarbourVest Takes Over Tropitone
SwimWays Acquires Breakthrough Technology of Renetto
La-Z-Boy Collaborates with Brown Jordan
CPI Plastics Group Introduces the Eon Adirondack Collection
RIO Brands Introduces Broad Range of Patio Furniture
O.W. Lee Partners with Outdoor Interiors to Introduce Lee Outdoor Couture
5.MAJOR PLAYERS
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.
The Coleman Company, Inc.
6.MARKET ANALYTICS
Exhibits
Table 1: US Imports of Outdoor Furniture (2006 2011): Imports in US$ Million and Share of Asia-Pacific Region in US Imports
Table 2: Consumer Online & Offline Purchasing Behavior: Year
Table 3: Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type in the US for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type in the US for the Years 2008 & 2009
Companies Profiled