July 21,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Home fashion leader and American-made upholstered furniture maker Vanguard Furniture is showing its Michael Weiss Outdoor collection this week in space 1556 at the Casual Market Chicago. The collection was introduced this spring and is the first introduction in the outdoor category for the North Carolina-based home furnishings manufacturer.
March 15,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced it is moving forward with plans to host the Preview Show and Casual Market Chicago as originally planned on July 20-22 and September 21-24, respectively.
July 9,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19 combined with current state and local restrictions, the board of directors of the International Casual Furnishings Association have approved the cancellation of Casual Market Chicago, scheduled for September 22-25.
May 13,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association is canceling the Preview Show slated for July 14-16 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and has shifted its focus toward Casual Market Chicago scheduled for September.
September 10,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Lexington Home Brands is set to introduce five new lifestyle collections for its Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living brand at this week’s Casual Market Chicago, Sept. 10 – 13.
August 21,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association is hosting its sixth Industry Roundtables from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, the day prior to the opening of Casual Market Chicago.
July 25,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Outdoor shade and rug designer Treasure Garden will feature four new outdoor rug designs at the September Casual Market Chicago, adding to its 2019 collection.