Outdoor Furnishing Sales on a Rise

Outdoor Furnishings Sales On a Rise

Outside furnishing sales continue to grow, as homeowners attempt to turn their patios and backyards into comfortable living spaces. One of the major trends in outdoor furnishings is creating an outdoor living space furnished with décor and furniture that complements or serves as an expansion of that inside the home.  “As outdoor entertaining continues to increase - particularly with the growing number of people who are adding outdoor rooms to their homes - 59% of grill owners say they invite the neighbors over for barbecues.“

Source: http://www.casualliving.com

The Barbecue Industry Sizzles!

Cooking outdoors is more popular than ever and for more than just the great taste; it’s a casual, convenient and healthy way to cook. The barbecue industry offers innovative grills and smokers for every budget, occasion, personality and style, making it even easier for consumers to cook anything, anywhere. Whether it’s in the backyard, at the park or an apartment complex’s courtyard, consumers are enjoying cooking everything from pizzas and quesadillas to veggies and desserts!

Ever wonder what’s the most popular type of grill or consumers’ favorite food on the grill? Or whether it is the man or woman who typically makes the decision to cook? Here are a few highlights from HPBA’s State of the Barbecue Industry Report detailing consumers’ grilling habits and preferences.

One Hot Industry

More than 16.7 million grills and smokers were shipped in 2008, marking an 18 percent increase since 2003.

Nearly eight out of 10 (77 percent) households own an outdoor barbecue grill or smoker.

Sixty-eight percent of households that own a grill own a gas grill, followed by charcoal (37 percent) and electric (2 percent).

Source: http://www.hpba.org