News Most Viewed
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.
Continued...
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.
Continued...
NPD Group Research Names Dinnerware Top Housewares Gift
According to The NPD Group’s housewares consumer tracking service, from August 2008 until February 2009, dinnerware was the number one housewares category sold as giftware.
Continued...
According to The NPD Group’s housewares consumer tracking service, from August 2008 until February 2009, dinnerware was the number one housewares category sold as giftware.
Continued...
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...
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...
Housewares Design Awards Winners Named
This year, at the sixth annual Housewares Design Awards, housewares companies were honored for design innovation with the 13 “Best in Category,” and three “Best of the Best” Awards in Gold, Silver and Bronze. In additon, three companies received recognition with the first annual Green House Awards, recognizing eco-responsive housewares design.
Continued...
This year, at the sixth annual Housewares Design Awards, housewares companies were honored for design innovation with the 13 “Best in Category,” and three “Best of the Best” Awards in Gold, Silver and Bronze. In additon, three companies received recognition with the first annual Green House Awards, recognizing eco-responsive housewares design.
Continued...
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...
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...
Lifetime Brands Acquires Mikasa
Lifetime Brands Inc. has acquired the business and certain assets of Mikasa, Inc. from Arc International SA.
Continued...
Lifetime Brands Inc. has acquired the business and certain assets of Mikasa, Inc. from Arc International SA.
Continued...
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...
Denmark-based Agroplast recently announced that it wants to transform pig urine into plastic dinnerware and household items
Continued...
Lenox Group Files For Chapter 11
The Lenox Group has filed for Chapter 11 and the company intends to file a variety of first day motions with the court, that, with court approval, will allow it to continue to conduct business without interruption.
Continued...
The Lenox Group has filed for Chapter 11 and the company intends to file a variety of first day motions with the court, that, with court approval, will allow it to continue to conduct business without interruption.
Continued...
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...
Jaccard Corporation is launching a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee on its complete line of Advanced Ceramic knives.
Continued...
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...
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...
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.
Continued...
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.
Continued...
2010 Housewares Design Awards Finalists Named
NEW YORK— The 65 finalists are set for the 2010 Housewares Design Awards.
Continued...
NEW YORK— The 65 finalists are set for the 2010 Housewares Design Awards.
Continued...
Housewares Association Announces New, Returning Exhibitors
The International Housewares Association (IHA) today announced a broad range of new and returning exhibitors that are slated to appear at the 2010 International Home + Housewares Show, to be held March 14–16 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Continued...
The International Housewares Association (IHA) today announced a broad range of new and returning exhibitors that are slated to appear at the 2010 International Home + Housewares Show, to be held March 14–16 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Continued...
Housewares Design Award Winners Named
Three “Best of the Best” and 13 “Best in Category” winners were announced today at the 2010 Housewares Design Awards gala here.
Continued...
Three “Best of the Best” and 13 “Best in Category” winners were announced today at the 2010 Housewares Design Awards gala here.
Continued...
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.
Continued...
Four housewares/home goods suppliers were honored for innovative new products at the first annual Homewares Show Awards.
Continued...
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.
Continued...
The International Housewares Association has announced the honorees of its fifth annual Design Defined product design recognition at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show.
Continued...
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...
NEW YORK— Metals remain hot in the upscale kitchen, but some suppliers, believing there is a bit too much, have begun offering contrast.
Continued...
Hardware Show Partners With Handy Magazine To Drive Consumer Awareness Of Exhibitor DIY Products
The National Hardware Show and Handy magazine, the official publication of the Handyman Club of America, have developed a joint program to widen consumer and retailer exposure of new products from the show’s exhibitors.
Continued...
The National Hardware Show and Handy magazine, the official publication of the Handyman Club of America, have developed a joint program to widen consumer and retailer exposure of new products from the show’s exhibitors.
Continued...
SonicScrubbers Names Lowe To Head Manufacturing, Product Development
The SonicScrubbers Company has appointed David J. Lowe senior vp/manufacturing and product development effective immediately.
Continued...
The SonicScrubbers Company has appointed David J. Lowe senior vp/manufacturing and product development effective immediately.
Continued...
Shopko Finds Success With Gourmet Branded Housewares
Shopko’s recent launch of its proprietary Gourmet-branded housewares assortment has been well-received by shoppers, with success in cookware and small electrics, Rod Ghormley, the retailer’s senior vp/gmm told HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®.
Continued...
Shopko’s recent launch of its proprietary Gourmet-branded housewares assortment has been well-received by shoppers, with success in cookware and small electrics, Rod Ghormley, the retailer’s senior vp/gmm told HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®.
Continued...
Kohl's, Office Depot Reveal Black Friday Sales Efforts
Kohl’s and Office Depot are among the first retailers to reveal their respective Black Friday sales initiatives, doing so a week prior to the start of the all-important holiday shopping season.
Continued...
Kohl’s and Office Depot are among the first retailers to reveal their respective Black Friday sales initiatives, doing so a week prior to the start of the all-important holiday shopping season.
Continued...
Walmart Launches Better Homes & Gardens Line.
Walmart’s new Better Homes & Gardens-branded home products line has rolled into Walmart stores nationwide and are also available at walmart.com.
Continued...
Walmart’s new Better Homes & Gardens-branded home products line has rolled into Walmart stores nationwide and are also available at walmart.com.
Continued...
A.C. Moore Launches Customer Loyalty Program
A.C. Moore has launched its new customer loyalty program, A.C. Moore Rewards. Open to all customers age 13 years or older, this free program represents an exciting opportunity for customers to gain even more benefits from shopping at A.C. Moore, the company said.
Continued...
A.C. Moore has launched its new customer loyalty program, A.C. Moore Rewards. Open to all customers age 13 years or older, this free program represents an exciting opportunity for customers to gain even more benefits from shopping at A.C. Moore, the company said.
Continued...
Jarden To Launch iPhone Crock-Pot Application
Jarden Consumer Soluctions’ Crock-Pot brand will launch a new iPhone Application this September that will serve as a convenient, time-saving resource for slow cooker users. The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Recipe Finder Appis designed to make meal selection and preparation, and even shopping, easier, according to the company.
Continued...
Jarden Consumer Soluctions’ Crock-Pot brand will launch a new iPhone Application this September that will serve as a convenient, time-saving resource for slow cooker users. The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Recipe Finder Appis designed to make meal selection and preparation, and even shopping, easier, according to the company.
Continued...
Exhibitors, Buyers Report Housewares Show A Success
As the housewares industry closed its 112th International Home + Housewares Show, many exhibitors and buyers offered strong, positive reviews of the 2009 Show, held March 22-24 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Continued...
As the housewares industry closed its 112th International Home + Housewares Show, many exhibitors and buyers offered strong, positive reviews of the 2009 Show, held March 22-24 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Continued...
December Same-Store Sales Weak Despite Major Efforts
Comparable store sales figures for December were weak, despite deep discounts that began well before the official start of the holiday season and continued after the actual holidays were over.
Continued...
Comparable store sales figures for December were weak, despite deep discounts that began well before the official start of the holiday season and continued after the actual holidays were over.
Continued...
Walmart is updating its logo for the first time in 16 years, removing the hyphen that has been signified for many years by a star and now spelling the retailer’s name as one word.
Continued...
2009 Housewares Design Awards Retail Honorees Named
Ten retailers have been selected to receive special merchandising design excellence honors in connection with the Sixth Annual Housewares Design Awards.
Continued...
Ten retailers have been selected to receive special merchandising design excellence honors in connection with the Sixth Annual Housewares Design Awards.
Continued...
Gourmet Show Slates Return To San Francisco In 2009 With New Summer Dates
The Gourmet Housewares Show is set return to San Francisco in 2009 with a new summer time slot, according to GLM.
Continued...
The Gourmet Housewares Show is set return to San Francisco in 2009 with a new summer time slot, according to GLM.
Continued...
January Retail Sales Reports Mixed
January retail sales were up slightly over December, but down when adjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation reported.
Continued...
January retail sales were up slightly over December, but down when adjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation reported.
Continued...
