By:     Joseph P. Logan, 336/884-5000 x110

CHICAGO, Ill. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces winners of the prestigious Apollo Award for retail excellence.

First, second and third place winners were named in two categories. In the single-store category, first place was awarded to Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas. Leisure Living of Salt Lake City, Utah, received second place, while Kolo Collection of Atlanta, received third place.

In the multi-store category, first place was awarded to Patios Plus of Rancho Mirage, Calif. Second place went to Greenhouse Mall of Austin, Texas, and third place was awarded to Robb & Stucky Patio of Fort Myers, Fla.

The Apollo Awards were presented at a gala dinner in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier on September 17 during the 2008 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago. The awards are co-sponsored by Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.