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Jaccard Offers Lifetime Replacements On Advanced Ceramic Knives
Jaccard Corporation is launching a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee on its complete line of Advanced Ceramic knives.
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Jaccard Corporation is launching a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee on its complete line of Advanced Ceramic knives.
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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.
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NEW YORK— Metals remain hot in the upscale kitchen, but some suppliers, believing there is a bit too much, have begun offering contrast.
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Groupe SEB Realigns Brands, Reorganizes Executive Structure
CANONSBURG, PA— Groupe SEB today announced a strategic integration of brands, effective immediately.
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CANONSBURG, PA— Groupe SEB today announced a strategic integration of brands, effective immediately.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CHICAGO— Jarden Consumer Solutions will introduce a number of new products under its various brands at the International Home & Housewares Show.
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REPORT: Linens 'n Things To Close 87 Additional Stores
Linens ‘n Things is planning to shutter an additional 87 stores, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal, citing information from bankruptcy court documents filed by the retailer.
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Linens ‘n Things is planning to shutter an additional 87 stores, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal, citing information from bankruptcy court documents filed by the retailer.
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Tersano Adds Wet Mop To Lotus Cleaning System
CHICAGO—Tersano Inc., is expanding the applications for its Lotus water treatment system with the introduction of the Lotus Wet Mop, a spray mop designed to use oxygenated water created by a companion sanitizing system to clean hard-surface flooring.
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CHICAGO—Tersano Inc., is expanding the applications for its Lotus water treatment system with the introduction of the Lotus Wet Mop, a spray mop designed to use oxygenated water created by a companion sanitizing system to clean hard-surface flooring.
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Haier Turns The Water Cooler On Its Head
NEW YORK— Haier America is doing its part not to contribute to the huge and growing demographic of Americans with bad backs— it has debuted a water cooler that does not require the water bottle to be lifted upside down.
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NEW YORK— Haier America is doing its part not to contribute to the huge and growing demographic of Americans with bad backs— it has debuted a water cooler that does not require the water bottle to be lifted upside down.
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France’s Cristel Makes U.S. Debut At Show
CHICAGO— French cookware maker Cristel makes its U.S. debut at the International Home + Housewares Show with the introduction of two stainless steel cookware collections— Zenith and Agate.
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CHICAGO— French cookware maker Cristel makes its U.S. debut at the International Home + Housewares Show with the introduction of two stainless steel cookware collections— Zenith and Agate.
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New Butler Website Provides One-Stop Shopping For Three Brands
MARLBOROUGH, MA— Butler Home Products has taken the wraps off a new website designed to deliver added synergies between its Butler, Mr. Clean and Dawn branded cleaning tool business and make it simpler and more user friendly for consumers looking to purchase products not available in their local stores.
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MARLBOROUGH, MA— Butler Home Products has taken the wraps off a new website designed to deliver added synergies between its Butler, Mr. Clean and Dawn branded cleaning tool business and make it simpler and more user friendly for consumers looking to purchase products not available in their local stores.
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Retailers Grew Organization Segment In 2007
NEW YORK— Despite operating in a tough retail environment, retailers and suppliers in the storage and organization segment weathered the slowdown in sales seen across many home products segments in 2007.
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NEW YORK— Despite operating in a tough retail environment, retailers and suppliers in the storage and organization segment weathered the slowdown in sales seen across many home products segments in 2007.
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Avenue Six Makes Las Vegas Market Debut
LAS VEGAS— Upholstered ready-to-assemble furniture supplier Avenue Six will make its World Market Center debut this month, having secured temporary space at WMC’s Pavilions for the summer Las Vegas Market.
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LAS VEGAS— Upholstered ready-to-assemble furniture supplier Avenue Six will make its World Market Center debut this month, having secured temporary space at WMC’s Pavilions for the summer Las Vegas Market.
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Art Of Storage Unveils A Symphony Of Garment Storage Products
CHICAGO— The Art of Storage is expanding its mix of decorative storage products with the debut of several garment organization items here at the International Home + Housewares Show.
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CHICAGO— The Art of Storage is expanding its mix of decorative storage products with the debut of several garment organization items here at the International Home + Housewares Show.
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Jarden Bolsters Brands With New Products
BOCA RATON, FL— Jarden Consumer Solutions is bolstering its varied brand stable with its latest wave of new products, to be on display at the International Home + Housewares Show.
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BOCA RATON, FL— Jarden Consumer Solutions is bolstering its varied brand stable with its latest wave of new products, to be on display at the International Home + Housewares Show.
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Inaugural Homewares Show Awards Recognizes New Innovations
Four housewares/home goods suppliers were honored for innovative new products at the first annual Homewares Show Awards.
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Four housewares/home goods suppliers were honored for innovative new products at the first annual Homewares Show Awards.
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Lira’s Decisive Approach Lead To Electrics Success
Much of JC Penney’s success with its recently introduced private-label kitchen electrics program— under the Cooks brand— is credited to Maryida Lira and her decisive approach. Lira is the buyer for small electrics, personal care and As Seen on TV products.
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Much of JC Penney’s success with its recently introduced private-label kitchen electrics program— under the Cooks brand— is credited to Maryida Lira and her decisive approach. Lira is the buyer for small electrics, personal care and As Seen on TV products.
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Suppliers Turn Up The Style On Entertainment RTA
LAS VEGAS— With credenzas and TV stands designed for flat panel televisions now dominating RTA furniture’s home entertainment segment, suppliers are now experimenting with new styles and putting more features into select units that offer greater functionality.
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LAS VEGAS— With credenzas and TV stands designed for flat panel televisions now dominating RTA furniture’s home entertainment segment, suppliers are now experimenting with new styles and putting more features into select units that offer greater functionality.
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Home Entertainment Star Shines On
NEW YORK— Following a year when home entertainment was the lone shining star in an otherwise soft RTA furniture market, suppliers expect the segment to once again see solid growth in 2008 driven largely by a strong consumer appetite for flat panel televisions.
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NEW YORK— Following a year when home entertainment was the lone shining star in an otherwise soft RTA furniture market, suppliers expect the segment to once again see solid growth in 2008 driven largely by a strong consumer appetite for flat panel televisions.
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Concept Taps Chin For Asian Cooking Line
CHATSWORTH, CA— Concept Housewares has inked a licensing agreement with cookbook author and television cooking personality Katie Chin to launch a new line of Asian cookware, tools and serveware.
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CHATSWORTH, CA— Concept Housewares has inked a licensing agreement with cookbook author and television cooking personality Katie Chin to launch a new line of Asian cookware, tools and serveware.
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WMF USA & Kaiser Bakeware Announce Merger
WMF USA Inc. has announced a merger with Kaiser Bakeware Inc., a member of the WMF Group.
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WMF USA Inc. has announced a merger with Kaiser Bakeware Inc., a member of the WMF Group.
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Needs Of Consumer Driving Innovation
KEY LARGO, FL— When looking to design a great product, manufacturers must go beyond finding out only what consumers want in an appliance, but understand what attributes they truly need in a given item.
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KEY LARGO, FL— When looking to design a great product, manufacturers must go beyond finding out only what consumers want in an appliance, but understand what attributes they truly need in a given item.
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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.
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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.
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Ronco Adds New Products To Line
SIMI VALLEY, CA— Ronco, the pioneer of direct-television marketing backed by iconic pitchman/company founder Ron Popeil, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year— and promoting a range of products, both classic and new.
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SIMI VALLEY, CA— Ronco, the pioneer of direct-television marketing backed by iconic pitchman/company founder Ron Popeil, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year— and promoting a range of products, both classic and new.
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NPD: Further Growth In Garage Storage Expected
PORT WASHINGTON, NY— With many home goods segments focused on what is expected to be a difficult year, the garage storage segment appears to be immune from the current economic downturn, officials with The NPD Group said.
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PORT WASHINGTON, NY— With many home goods segments focused on what is expected to be a difficult year, the garage storage segment appears to be immune from the current economic downturn, officials with The NPD Group said.
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Office Depot Rolls Out Office Depot Green Assortment
Office Depot has launched Office Depot Green, a product line the office superstore chain is touting as an environmentally preferable line of office supplies.
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Office Depot has launched Office Depot Green, a product line the office superstore chain is touting as an environmentally preferable line of office supplies.
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U.S., Canadian Legislators Look To Ban BPA
NEW YORK— In the U.S., New York State Senator Chuck Schumer has introduced a bill to ban BPA in children’s products, called the “BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008.”
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NEW YORK— In the U.S., New York State Senator Chuck Schumer has introduced a bill to ban BPA in children’s products, called the “BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008.”
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Bosch Names New CEO/President, North America
BSH Home Appliances Corp. reported that Franz Joseph Bosshard will move from his current position as president and CEO of BSH North America to manage a new global area called Business Development for BSH Group.
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BSH Home Appliances Corp. reported that Franz Joseph Bosshard will move from his current position as president and CEO of BSH North America to manage a new global area called Business Development for BSH Group.
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Outset Teams With Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence On New Cookware
CHICAGO— Outset Inc., which already offers private-label cookware to go with its own grilling accessories line, is launching a Tyler Florence-branded line of cookware and kitchenware.
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CHICAGO— Outset Inc., which already offers private-label cookware to go with its own grilling accessories line, is launching a Tyler Florence-branded line of cookware and kitchenware.
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Philips To Leverage ‘Bliss’ Spa Brand In U.S.
STAMFORD, CT— Royal Philips Electronics North America’s Philips Consumer Lifestyle group has launched a major initiative this year to carve out a piece for itself in beauty care appliances— a market it previously has been unable to crack.
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STAMFORD, CT— Royal Philips Electronics North America’s Philips Consumer Lifestyle group has launched a major initiative this year to carve out a piece for itself in beauty care appliances— a market it previously has been unable to crack.
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Flay To Play In
Kohl’s Kitchen
NEW YORK— The addition of Bobby Flay to the Food Network-branded kitchenware product line at Kohl’s gives the store’s recently debuted assortment its first product collection endorsed by one of the television network’s celebrity chefs.
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NEW YORK— The addition of Bobby Flay to the Food Network-branded kitchenware product line at Kohl’s gives the store’s recently debuted assortment its first product collection endorsed by one of the television network’s celebrity chefs.
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