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CIT Group Names Thain Chairman, CEO
CIT Group Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John A. Thain Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Continued...
Posted Today - 9:58:20 AM
Lowe's Opens First Mexico Locations
Lowe’s has opened its first stores in Monterrey, Mexico, as part of its international growth strategy. The company’s Linda Vista and Lowe’s Sendero will open to customers on February 8. Continued...
Posted 2/5/2010 - 2:20:40 PM
Bissell Launches Enhanced Website
Bissell Homecare Inc., has launched a revamped website that includes a number of new functionalities. Continued...
Posted 2/5/2010 - 1:14:50 PM
Dollar General Announces Plans To Create 5,000 New Jobs Over Next 12 Months
Dollar General has announced plans to create approximately 5,000 new jobs this year to support the planned opening of 600 new stores over the next 12 months. Continued...
Posted 2/5/2010 - 12:48:11 PM
Nostalgia Group Names Ballen To Head Sales
Nostalgia Products Group has announced the appointment of Ron Ballen to the position of national sales manager, effective February 1st. Continued...
Posted 2/4/2010 - 4:36:34 PM
MacDonald Named Director Of Sales For Range Kleen
Range Kleen Manufacturing Inc. has announced the promotion of Steve MacDonald to the position of director of sales. Continued...
Posted 2/4/2010 - 4:11:00 PM
hhgregg Reports Solid Quarterly Sales Growth
New store openings were the key factor in the quarterly and year-to-date sales growth at hhgregg, company officials reported. Continued...
Posted 2/4/2010 - 12:48:23 PM
Furniture, Home Help Drive Big Lots Sales Growth
A strong holiday selling season combined with enhanced in-store merchandising execution helped Big Lots report its strongest fourth-quarter comparable store increase in a decade. Continued...
Posted 2/4/2010 - 11:21:58 AM
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...
Posted 12/1/2008 - 11:41:52 AM
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...
Posted 4/21/2009 - 3:56:23 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
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...
Posted 1/22/2009 - 4:03:34 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
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
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...
Posted 11/24/2008 - 10:26:22 AM
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...
Posted 4/23/2009 - 1:41:16 PM
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...
Posted 5/26/2008 - 10:25:21 AM
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. Continued...
Posted 3/11/2009 - 1:52:16 PM
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. Continued...
Posted 3/17/2008 - 1:20:00 PM
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...
Posted 12/1/2008 - 11:41:52 AM
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...
Posted 1/8/2008 - 9:12:26 AM
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. Continued...
Posted 10/26/2009 - 10:26:12 AM
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
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Looking Back 20 Years Puts Future In Perspective
NEW YORK— The first decade of the new millennium is almost over.
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