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27 Products Named 2009 Design Defined Honorees At Housewares Show
The International Housewares Association has announced the honorees of its fifth annual Design Defined product design recognition at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show.
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The International Housewares Association has announced the honorees of its fifth annual Design Defined product design recognition at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show.
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Six Products Earn Gourmet Gold Awards
ORLANDO— Six new products took home Gourmet Gold awards at the recent Gourmet Housewares Show here.
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ORLANDO— Six new products took home Gourmet Gold awards at the recent Gourmet Housewares Show here.
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Steam Cleaning Gains Traction As Productive Retail Categoy
NEW YORK— The steam cleaner category is hot, red hot. In an economy where many business segments consider flat sales to be a victory, the steam cleaner segment is growing exponentially, said vendors, catching consumer attention both via infomercial and on retail selling floors.
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NEW YORK— The steam cleaner category is hot, red hot. In an economy where many business segments consider flat sales to be a victory, the steam cleaner segment is growing exponentially, said vendors, catching consumer attention both via infomercial and on retail selling floors.
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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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Iron Suppliers Look To Grow At Retail With ‘Professional’ Features
NEW YORK— Irons are one of the most stable categories in small appliances, with replacement purchases making up the bulk of the business.
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NEW YORK— Irons are one of the most stable categories in small appliances, with replacement purchases making up the bulk of the business.
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Gibson Launches Mr. Coffee Accessories
Gibson recently entered into an agreement with Jarden Consumer Solutions to license the Mr. Coffee brand for coffee serveware and accessories, which will launch at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago later this month.
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Gibson recently entered into an agreement with Jarden Consumer Solutions to license the Mr. Coffee brand for coffee serveware and accessories, which will launch at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago later this month.
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HONG KONG NOTEBOOK
Here’s one indicator that the Hong Kong Houseware Fair has earned a place alongside top U.S. and European housewares shows as a global fashion trendsetter. One of the more unlikely visitors to a Hong Kong fair focused on non-electric housewares was a senior personal care appliance buyer for a U.S. specialty chain.
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Here’s one indicator that the Hong Kong Houseware Fair has earned a place alongside top U.S. and European housewares shows as a global fashion trendsetter. One of the more unlikely visitors to a Hong Kong fair focused on non-electric housewares was a senior personal care appliance buyer for a U.S. specialty chain.
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Epoca Introduces ‘Ecolution’ PFOA-Free Non-stick Cookware Collection
CHICAGO— Epoca is introducing a new line of cookware here at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show, Ecolution.
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CHICAGO— Epoca is introducing a new line of cookware here at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show, Ecolution.
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Pacific Celebrates Aladdin 100th With New Brand Strategy
CHICAGO— Pacific Market International’s Aladdin brand will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the International Home + Housewares Show by launching a new branding strategy featuring an increased focus on style and the needs of today’s on-the-go women.
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CHICAGO— Pacific Market International’s Aladdin brand will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the International Home + Housewares Show by launching a new branding strategy featuring an increased focus on style and the needs of today’s on-the-go women.
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2009 Housewares Design Awards Finalists Named, 'Green House' Winners Selected
The 65 finalists are set for the 2009 Housewares Design Awards. In addition, the winners were selected for the Housewares Design Awards first annual "Green House" honors.
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The 65 finalists are set for the 2009 Housewares Design Awards. In addition, the winners were selected for the Housewares Design Awards first annual "Green House" honors.
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Bush Debuts Rebranded Commercial BBF Division
JAMESTOWN, NY— Bush Industries has rebranded its commercial furniture division as BBF (Bush Business Furniture). The company unveiled the new BBF brand this month as well as two commercial office collection at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago.
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JAMESTOWN, NY— Bush Industries has rebranded its commercial furniture division as BBF (Bush Business Furniture). The company unveiled the new BBF brand this month as well as two commercial office collection at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago.
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Lock Dowel Looks To Ease RTA Assembly
FREMONT, CA— Throughout the history of the RTA furniture industry, product suppliers have worked to develop a method of assembly that would be simpler for consumers to use but also allow the product to be sturdy and durable.
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FREMONT, CA— Throughout the history of the RTA furniture industry, product suppliers have worked to develop a method of assembly that would be simpler for consumers to use but also allow the product to be sturdy and durable.
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SonicScrubbers Names Lowe To Head Manufacturing, Product Development
The SonicScrubbers Company has appointed David J. Lowe senior vp/manufacturing and product development effective immediately.
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The SonicScrubbers Company has appointed David J. Lowe senior vp/manufacturing and product development effective immediately.
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NEW YORK— Nearly 20 years ago, I moderated a roundtable with executives then at the forefront of an emerging infomercial movement in retail housewares.
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Brand Power Focus Of Licensing Panel
NEW YORK—Target’s director/marketing planning Sally Mueller, speaking on a panel about Brand Licensing principles, at the recent Licensing International Expo here, noted that expanding a brand is a “major investment” that Target “doesn’t take lightly,” reinforcing the importance of the right partnerships between licensees, licensors and retailers.
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NEW YORK—Target’s director/marketing planning Sally Mueller, speaking on a panel about Brand Licensing principles, at the recent Licensing International Expo here, noted that expanding a brand is a “major investment” that Target “doesn’t take lightly,” reinforcing the importance of the right partnerships between licensees, licensors and retailers.
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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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The Sharper Image and HoMedics Sign $540 Million Licensing Agreement
The Sharper Image has announced the signing of a $540 million, five-year licensing agreement with manufacturer of personal health, wellness and relaxation products HoMedics. The comprehensive agreement covers the use of The Sharper Image brand and intellectual property across a broad range of product categories.
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The Sharper Image has announced the signing of a $540 million, five-year licensing agreement with manufacturer of personal health, wellness and relaxation products HoMedics. The comprehensive agreement covers the use of The Sharper Image brand and intellectual property across a broad range of product categories.
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Xtraordinary Home Products Launches Patented Perfect Pizza Pan Assortment
BOHEMIA, NY— Xtraordinary Home Products, a division of Focus Products Group, is looking to expand its niche as a supplier of food prep solutions to common cooking problems with the introduction of its new Perfect Pizza pan
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BOHEMIA, NY— Xtraordinary Home Products, a division of Focus Products Group, is looking to expand its niche as a supplier of food prep solutions to common cooking problems with the introduction of its new Perfect Pizza pan
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ShopNBC Gets Gourmet Makeover
MINNEAPOLIS— ShopNBC is refocusing its efforts on the housewares segment and looking to differentiate itself from competitors, which include television shopping channels as well as brick-and-mortar chains with an assortment that is more akin to that of an upscale gourmet store, company officials told HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®.
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MINNEAPOLIS— ShopNBC is refocusing its efforts on the housewares segment and looking to differentiate itself from competitors, which include television shopping channels as well as brick-and-mortar chains with an assortment that is more akin to that of an upscale gourmet store, company officials told HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®.
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Creative Bath To Unveil Bathroom Storage Options
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Creative Bath will feature several collections of home storage and organization products at the upcoming International Housewares Show in Chicago.
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CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Creative Bath will feature several collections of home storage and organization products at the upcoming International Housewares Show in Chicago.
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Advertised Retail Prices Dip Below Standard $399 On Dyson’s DC07
CHICAGO— A flurry of retail ads in early May offering Dyson DC07’s (the silver and yellow model) caught many in the industry by surprise and has raised questions over whether Dyson’s six-year run of price stability may be coming to an end.
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CHICAGO— A flurry of retail ads in early May offering Dyson DC07’s (the silver and yellow model) caught many in the industry by surprise and has raised questions over whether Dyson’s six-year run of price stability may be coming to an end.
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Could Millennials Shape Housewares' Future?
NEW YORK— If your business isn’t marketing to “Millennials,” the twenty-something offspring of the Baby Boom generation, you may have little business left in a few years.
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NEW YORK— If your business isn’t marketing to “Millennials,” the twenty-something offspring of the Baby Boom generation, you may have little business left in a few years.
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Tailor Made Expands Kids’ Cooking Tool Collection
OCONOMOWOC, WI— Tailor Made Products Inc. has expanded its line of Curious Chef cooking tools for children and now offers a full line of nearly 50 uniquely designed cooking products, ranging from gadgets and utensils to mixing bowls, measuring cups, cutlery and cutting boards, cookie cutters and apparel. According to Tailor Made Products, all products comply with all relevant standards including the CPSC lead and BPA limits, and are age appropriate for children 5 and up. All packaging materials are made from recycled and/or earth friendly materials, the company said.
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OCONOMOWOC, WI— Tailor Made Products Inc. has expanded its line of Curious Chef cooking tools for children and now offers a full line of nearly 50 uniquely designed cooking products, ranging from gadgets and utensils to mixing bowls, measuring cups, cutlery and cutting boards, cookie cutters and apparel. According to Tailor Made Products, all products comply with all relevant standards including the CPSC lead and BPA limits, and are age appropriate for children 5 and up. All packaging materials are made from recycled and/or earth friendly materials, the company said.
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Bush Launches BBF Brand
Bush Industries has rebranded its commercial furniture division as BBF (Bush Business Furniture). The company will debut the new BBF brand as well as two commercial office collection at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago next week.
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Bush Industries has rebranded its commercial furniture division as BBF (Bush Business Furniture). The company will debut the new BBF brand as well as two commercial office collection at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago next week.
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Gadget Suppliers See Opportunities For Growth In Supermarkets
NEW YORK— With retailers in a variety of channels concerned about getting traffic into their stores, supermarkets are at an advantage— people will still, and in fact might be more inclined to, purchase food to cook at home rather than eat out.
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NEW YORK— With retailers in a variety of channels concerned about getting traffic into their stores, supermarkets are at an advantage— people will still, and in fact might be more inclined to, purchase food to cook at home rather than eat out.
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Casabella Enters Kitchenware Category
CONGERS, NY— Casabella Holdings has begun its entry into the kitchenware segment, having debuted approximately 50 SKUs in silicone kitchen tools and bakeware under its BE Gourmet line at an International Housewares Association this past fall.
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CONGERS, NY— Casabella Holdings has begun its entry into the kitchenware segment, having debuted approximately 50 SKUs in silicone kitchen tools and bakeware under its BE Gourmet line at an International Housewares Association this past fall.
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New Regal Ware Pot Hits Williams-Sonoma
SAN FRANCISCO— Williams-Sonoma is beefing up its stock pot assortment, teaming with Regal Ware this fall to add a 20-quart American Kitchen Professional stainless steel stock pot to all of its stores, HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®, has learned.
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SAN FRANCISCO— Williams-Sonoma is beefing up its stock pot assortment, teaming with Regal Ware this fall to add a 20-quart American Kitchen Professional stainless steel stock pot to all of its stores, HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®, has learned.
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Silicone Zone USA President Yeung Planning To Resume Kitchenware Sales to U.S. Retailers
HONG KONG— Silicone Zone USA President Ken Yeung, contesting statements by the company’s former CEO in a published report in HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®, said Silicone Zone USA’s Chinese supplier is producing goods, and Silicone Zone USA plans to resume sales to U.S. retailers.
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HONG KONG— Silicone Zone USA President Ken Yeung, contesting statements by the company’s former CEO in a published report in HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®, said Silicone Zone USA’s Chinese supplier is producing goods, and Silicone Zone USA plans to resume sales to U.S. retailers.
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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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Gadget Suppliers Look For New Ways To Ensure Retail Presence
NEW YORK— In a consolidated, fiercely competitive retail arena, the race for shelf space is tight and vendors are charged with finding new and innovative ways to ensure their presence in stores. Retailers are looking for ways to drive their business. It could be a win/win if the parameters are right.
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NEW YORK— In a consolidated, fiercely competitive retail arena, the race for shelf space is tight and vendors are charged with finding new and innovative ways to ensure their presence in stores. Retailers are looking for ways to drive their business. It could be a win/win if the parameters are right.
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