Table of Contents

January/February: Vol 3, No 1

Industry Spotlight - HPBAC Lends a Helping Hand 
BY SHARON SANDERS
HPBAC has played a vital role in Canada's hearth, patio and barbecue industry for nearly 14 years.

Marketing Maneuvers - Hauser's: Not Your Ordinary Patio Store
BY KIMBERLY RODGERS
A recent remodeling of Hauser's Patio in San Diego  has dramatically transformed it into one of the most impressive outdoor-living stores in the nation.

Hearth Retailer Profile - Putting on a New Face 
BY SHARON SANDERS
In recent years, the owners of 30-year-old Midgleys Stove and Fireplace Center in Eugene, Ore., have focused on customer service and advertising to strengthen the store's bottom line.

Barbecue/Grill Retailer Profile - A Winning Business Niche in the Windy City
BY KIMBERLY RODGERS
Ultimate Outdoor Kitchens is well known in the Chicago area for its innovative designs and products.

Showroom Showcase - Welcome to Paradise
BY SHARON SAUNDERS
Paradise Home & Patio in Port Lucie, Fla., transports customers to a world where rest and relaxation take center stage.

As I See It - Gensun Casual: A Rising Star
BY SHARON SANDERS
In just five years, Gensun Casual Living has grown rapidly to become a major player in the outdoor-furniture industry.

My Turn - Outside, Looking In   
BY KIMBERLY RODGERS
Lori-Jo Shea, design director of Richloom Fabric Group's Solarium Division, explains that today's consumers expect the same quality and style for their outdoor spaces as they do for their interiors.

Product Innovation - Enviro: Where Innovation Rules      
BY SHARON SANDERS
Enviro proves that a constant focus on product innovation brings success, even in a weak economy.

Last Word - Custom Homes Help Drive Hearth Sales 
BY CAROL DAUS
According to Rich Napier, owner of Napier Signature Homes, an excellent source of business for hearth retailers is custom homebuilding, since it represents the strongest sector of the sluggish housing market.