IF YOU’VE VISITED a park lately, you’ve likely spotted a hammock dangling between trees, its inhabitant lost in a book, napping or daydreaming about a virus-free future. Sales of solo loungers have soared as folks look for ways to relax in open air, a reasonable distance away from the madding crowds. “After a two-week dip when the lockdown started, sales have been extremely strong,” said James Hennessy, COO of Hennessy Hammock. Austin-based manufacturer Kammok reported a similar spike starting in April. “Hammocks really...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 28, 2020 18:33 UTC