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Dorel Q4 Home Furnishings Sales Up 18.4%
Fourth quarter revenue at Dorel Industries was up double-digits as the company’s home furnishings division finished a solid year with a strong quarter. Continued...
Posted Today - 10:55:56 AM
Helen Of Troy Acquires License For Pert Plus, Sure Brands
Helen of Troy Limited announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Phoenix-based Innovative Brands, LLC, to acquire the Pert Plus hair care and Sure anti-perspirant and deodorant businesses from Innovative Brands. Continued...
Posted Today - 10:46:49 AM
Lifetime Brands Q4, Yearly Sales Down But Net Income Grows
The soft consumer marketplace had a negative impact on fourth quarter and full year sales at Lifetime Brands but the company reported an increase in net income for both time periods. Continued...
Posted Today - 9:41:26 AM
Forty One Madison Announces Six Lease Renewals
Forty One Madison has announced that six tableware companies have renewed their leases at the New York City building. Continued...
Posted 3/10/2010 - 12:14:34 PM
Chicago Market Makes Additions To Advisory Board
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving has added Paul Borejsza of Euroline Ltd. and Frederic Contino, president of Midwest-CBK to its Executive Advisory Board. Continued...
Posted 3/10/2010 - 11:54:08 AM
Groupe SEB USA Appoints New VPs To Lead New Sales Regions
Groupe SEB USA has announced the creation of two new sales regions and the appointment of new vice presidents to lead them. Continued...
Posted 3/10/2010 - 9:12:31 AM
Ghormley Named VP/Home At ShopNBC
Housewares and home goods retailing veteran Rod Ghormley has joined Shop NBC as vice president of the company’s Home division. Continued...
Posted 3/9/2010 - 4:43:31 PM

Starfrit USA and Cat Cora To Announce Exclusive Partnership at IHHS 2010
In conjunction with the celebration of its 25th anniversary, Starfrit has announced an exclusive partnership with celebrity chef Cat Cora that will result in the soon-to-be premiered “Cat Cora by Starfrit” collection of cookware, cutlery and kitchen tools. Continued...
Posted 3/9/2010 - 11:43:38 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
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. Continued...
Posted 5/12/2008 - 12:38:32 PM
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
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The Consumer Has Last Word On Design Awards
NEW YORK— I’m always struck by just how democratic the annual Housewares Design Awards competition is.
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