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Costco's Fourth Quarter Earnings Fall Below Estimates
Costco today noted that its earnings outlook for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ending August 31, 2008, will fall short of its First Call consensus earnings per-share estimate of $1.00. Continued...
Posted Today - 1:36:37 PM
Applica Markets Foreman Grill With New Web Show
The first ever episode of the “Knock Out the Fat With George” Web show, which kicked off in early July, was created to help four contenders and viewers lose weight. Continued...
Posted 7/22/2008 - 4:06:51 PM
Sustainable Packaging Website To Launch In Fourth Quarter
A new website, which will offer tools and resources for materials suppliers, package development professionals and packagers looking to make environmentally responsible business decisions is set to debut in fourth quarter 2008. Continued...
Posted 7/22/2008 - 12:58:37 PM
Creative Bath Inks Vera License For Outdoor Entertaining, Bath Lines
Creative Bath Products, Inc. announced today that it has just signed a licensing agreement to add signature Vera outdoor dining sets and bath lines to its home decorating collection. Continued...
Posted 7/22/2008 - 12:12:01 PM
All-Clad, Krups Sponsor Bocuse d’Or USA Culinary Competition
All-Clad Metalcrafters and Krups today announced their partnership with the Bocuse d’Or USA culinary competition. Continued...
Posted 7/21/2008 - 2:40:38 PM
Plastics Supplier Aero Housewares Shuts Operations
Plastics supplier Aero Housewares has ceased operations in its McDonough, GA, plant and closed its Leominster, MA, administrative offices on May 30, the company announced. Continued...
Posted 6/9/2008 - 11:11:13 AM
Lifetime Brands Acquires Mikasa
Lifetime Brands Inc. has acquired the business and certain assets of Mikasa, Inc. from Arc International SA. Continued...
Posted 6/9/2008 - 8:56:36 AM
Agroplast Aims To Transform Pig Urine Into Plastic Dinnerware
Denmark-based Agroplast recently announced that it wants to transform pig urine into plastic dinnerware and household items Continued...
Posted 6/16/2008 - 11:32:47 AM
Linens 'n Things Begins Closure Of 120 Locations
Linens Holdings, the parent company of Linens 'n Things has entered into an "Agency Agreement" with a joint venture comprised of Tiger Capita Group, LLC and SB Capital Group LLC to conduct store closing sales. Continued...
Posted 6/5/2008 - 9:43:29 PM
Sharper Image Closing All 86 Stores
Sharper Image is closing all 86 Sharper Image stores as part of what the retailer is calling a “major transformation of the Sharper Image brand.” Continued...
Posted 6/2/2008 - 12:10:25 PM
Jaccard Offers Lifetime Replacements On Advanced Ceramic Knives
Jaccard Corporation is launching a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee on its complete line of Advanced Ceramic knives. Continued...
Posted 6/5/2008 - 12:12:11 PM
Vendors Mix Things Up In Electrics
NEW YORK— Metals remain hot in the upscale kitchen, but some suppliers, believing there is a bit too much, have begun offering contrast. Continued...
Posted 7/21/2003 - 4:24:38 PM
Jarden Brands Expand Electrics Presence
CHICAGO— Jarden Consumer Solutions will introduce a number of new products under its various brands at the International Home & Housewares Show. Continued...
Posted 3/11/2007 - 10:06:38 PM
Retailers Say Storage Poised To Grow In ‘08
NEW YORK— Following several years of solid sales growth in storage and organization, retailers are expecting 2008 to be another strong year for the segment as consumers continue to look for ways to better organize their homes. Continued...
Posted 1/7/2008 - 2:08:18 PM
Groupe SEB Realigns Brands, Reorganizes Executive Structure
CANONSBURG, PA— Groupe SEB today announced a strategic integration of brands, effective immediately. Continued...
Posted 2/4/2008 - 1:01:21 PM
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Tax Rebate Checks Help Boost May Retail Sales
Retail sales were up in May and the National Retail Federation pointed to federal tax rebate checks as the main reason for the increase.
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To Sharper, LnT: Don’t Let Closings Strand Shoppers
NEW YORK— Every now and then, certain acquaintances, knowing I cover the retail housewares business, like to let me know how in tune they are with current events affecting the business.
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