In the August 18 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®, The Gourmet Housewares Show returns to its roots in San Francisco for 2009 with new August dates.

Plus....

• Vendors reported lighter-than-expected traffic at the Las Vegas Summer Market.

• Grooming products show growth despite slowing economy.

• Supermarkets are expanding tabletop assortments, offering growth opportunities for this segment.

• Gadget vendors see growth opportunities in the supermarket segment, as identified in HomeWorld’s Supermarket Retail Report.

Special Report...

In HomeWorld Business’s The Players Report, HomeWorld editors have chosen 20 industry people to watch in the coming year. Find out who made the list and why.