{"id":173,"date":"2011-03-17T13:33:33","date_gmt":"2011-03-17T18:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=173"},"modified":"2011-03-17T13:34:40","modified_gmt":"2011-03-17T18:34:40","slug":"outdoor-living-catalog-brings-resort-comforts-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=173","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Living Catalog Brings Resort Comforts Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEDIA CONTACT: Antra Sootha
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 11-014
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0March 2011<\/p>\n

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DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Americans are recovering from an ailing economy and are continuing to find ways to cut expenses and save money. According to a study done by the Retail Group research store, consumer spending forecasts predict a decline in spending on spring and summer vacations as gas prices rise higher and air travel gets more expensive. On the other hand, trends for outdoor home decor are expected to show significant growth over the next several years as more homeowners embrace home resorts and staycations.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, the new Outdoor Living Catalog for Spring\/Summer 2011<\/a> is placing a special emphasis on \u201cvalue pricing,\u201d with patio sets ranging from $199 to $399, above ground\u00a0 pools for as low as $895 and several assortments of gas grills from $69 to $499.<\/p>\n

The 36-page Outdoor Living Exchange Catalog is available at all main stores and online at shopmyexchange.com<\/strong><\/a>, usmc-mccs.org,<\/strong><\/a> navy-nex.com<\/strong><\/a> or cg-exchange.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices in this all-services catalog are valid through July 5, 2011, for any authorized exchange customer. Active duty military members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as military retirees, reservists, National Guardsmen, Department of Defense civilians stationed overseas, exchange employees and their Family members are all authorized exchange privileges.<\/p>\n

Orders can be placed by mail, fax or phone. Toll-free orders can be placed from the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam at 800-527-2345. The Exchange Catalog center is open around the clock, seven days a week. Complimentary international access calling is also available from several countries. Those numbers are:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Germany\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0800-82-16500<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Japan\/Okinawa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 00531-11-4132<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Korea\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 00308-13-0664<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Italy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 8008-71227<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Belgium\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0800-7-2432<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Netherlands\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0800-022-1889<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 United Kingdom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0800-96-8101<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 900-971-391<\/p>\n

Turkey*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 00800-18-488-6312<\/p>\n

* Calls cannot be placed from phones on base. Use off-base commercial lines.<\/p>\n

Authorized customers can also shop the 2011 Outdoor Living Exchange Catalog online at shopmyexchange.com<\/strong><\/a>, usmc-mccs.org,<\/strong><\/a> navy-nex.com<\/strong><\/a> or cg-exchange.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Military exchanges have the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and of generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. To find out more about the military exchanges\u2019 history and missions or to view recent press releases please visit shopmyexchange.com<\/strong><\/a>, usmc-mccs.org,<\/strong><\/a> navy-nex.com<\/strong><\/a> or cg-exchange.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or wardchr@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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