Need a new patio table

The new patio books, along with some of the product, reached my store this week. Off hand I can remember that we are going with a lot more of the "Country Living" style we had with the Christmas Shop. There is a good mix of more modern looking sets as well.

These new sets, last I checked, haven't made their way to Sears.com quite yet though, so best bet is to get a catalog from your nearest store.

I don't remember seeing anything in patio that would fit that description.

However, that only thing i could suggest is to possibly buy the high top craftsman tables. They stand about 4 foot high with maybe a circumference of 20inches.

Most of the patio sets are the same as last year, some new items, but most of the new items were in statuary and grills.....

If you go into FLS, go into the 2010 spring flex guide, you can view the new items.

Hope that helps!

At the sears hardware in Vernon Ct  we got 2 sets in as well as the chair and table that is being offered as a buy by the piece option.  I have to say the set with the tile table option looks really nice this year

The Sears store has carried a popular glass-topped standing bar island, with stools for the last year or two, during patio furniture season.

And, they've also been selling little footprint, sit down sets of table and a few chairs...

There's almost always some bar set. We're also carrying La-Z-Boy patio furniture this year!

I think I'm more excited over the new grill line coming in then patio! I can't wait to see the new charcoal/gas grill by Kenmore!

I didn't know there was a new grill line coming in, Diva.  Is there something special about the new grills this year, do you know?

Talking about grilling is making me wish for Spring, even more than I already do!

Matt, I think we have an item that might just meet your needs.  We will be introducing the Cool Bar to Sears & Kmart in Spring 2010 in the outdoor storage cateogry merchandised with Deck Boxes.  This item can sit on your patio and is small/compact in size, but has some really great features.  This product can be used as a cooler, but also the lid raises and locks in place and turns into a small patio table.  Make sure to check out your Sears & Kmart stores as well as Sears.com & Kmart.com by the end of February to find your patio/bar solution.        

I just saw this item on Sears.com (though it says "sold by Kmart"). It is awesome!

I've spent the last three days assembling a ton of the new grills that came in.

The new Kenmore logo on the grills is awesome. It's a shame they made the signage with last year's Kenmore logo though. Takes away from it just a touch.

We have a charcoal/propane Kenmore this year. I think it's a good move, seeing as that the Char-Griller of the same thing that you find a lot of other places is becoming a lot more popular. The charcoal grate can be raised and lowered by a crank, rather than the traditional hooks on the side. It's a great feature even though the handle is very large (sticks out at least 10 inches from front of grill) and a man of medium hieght (like myself) has to be wary not to hurt himself on it, if you know what I mean. 

The lids seem to be a bit more solid this year, even on the OPP models, which is a huge plus. Even the basic 3 burners - side shelfs, no doors, little storage, black - feel a lot less flimsy then they have in the past. Our PMT guy commented that they felt more "meat and potatoes" then "bells and whistles".

Our stores floorplan calls for an expanded assortment of Weber this year too, which is great, because the Weber Spirit doesn't sell good in our area at it's price point compared to what you can get on a similarly priced Kenmore model.

And, of course, there is a new red grill. 

Oh! The numbers are on .com now. They weren't last time I looked. 71/16128 is the 3 burner black grill I mentioned. VERY solid. At that price point I am already anticipating having to order it! The red grill is 71/16433. Very nice looking grill with a back burner for those rotisserie chickens.

Definately pumped about grills. It's my favorite time of year. Too bad our "Powerama" or "Springapalooza" or whatever it is this year isn't until April. I'm gonna be selling this stuff well before then!

We're gonna need a grill topic so this doesn't get hijacked! Sorry!

John- When will the deck boxes be available?

Gina - Deck boxes will be available around the 4th week of February everywhere.  In some southern markets they are available now.  Also, they are available 24/7 on Sears.com.

JulieK: YES! we have a charcoal/gas grill combo! I'm so in love with that grill! A lot from last year is staying, plus a new small patio grill for those who have limited space!

I'm also excited about the new signing package for the Outdoor Living! No more cardboard quads!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

I love the new Plexiglas/metal frame! So much easier to sign and easier for customer to look at!

Can't wait to see everything set up within the next month!!!!