KitchenAid is launching a new marketing campaign that showcases how the company’s appliances are utilized by today’s home cooks.

Hamilton Beach has named Michelle Mosier as its vp/CFO and treasurer. She fills the position being vacated by James Taylor, who is retiring at the end of 2018. Mosier will join the company on October 29.

Second quarter net revenue at Helen of Troy was up more than 14% as strong growth in the company’s housewares and health and home divisions were the key drivers.

Sales of smart home devices with voice control, excluding smart speakers, will leap from just 154,000 units in 2018 to 32.3 million in 2025, according to the report “2018 Smart Home Devices with Voice Control” by Strategy Analytics.

Danby Appliances, a compact appliance distributor and manufacturer, has entered the residential air purifier market with two home air purifiers: Danby O2 Clean 110 CADR and Danby O2 Clean 120 CADR.

Sales of smart home devices with voice control, excluding smart speakers, will leap from just 154,000 units in 2018 to 32.3 million in 2025, according to the report “2018 Smart Home Devices with Voice Control” by Strategy Analytics.

KitchenAid is launching a new marketing campaign that showcases how the company’s appliances are utilized by today’s home cooks.

Hamilton Beach has named Michelle Mosier as its vp/CFO and treasurer. She fills the position being vacated by James Taylor, who is retiring at the end of 2018. Mosier will join the company on October 29.

Shark has introduced the Shark Ion Robot Cleaning System, which combines two products in one: a robot vacuum and a built-in handheld vacuum.

Miele has expanded its floor care offerings to include the new Scout RX2 robot vacuum.

Alessi, which recently unveiled its Japanese-inspired cookware line, is adding to the collection with the introduction of its Tegamino pan.

J.K. Adams has served up its new Vintage Winter collection of serving boards. The new serving boards feature vintage holiday-themed illustrations.

Groupe SEB has appointed Stanislas de Gramont to the post of chief operating officer. The appointment will be effective as of December 3, 2018. 

Meyer Corp. has added a sea salt gray hue to its Rachael Ray porcelain enamel cookware line.

J.K. Adams has served up its new Vintage Winter collection of serving boards. The new serving boards feature vintage holiday-themed illustrations.

Groupe SEB has appointed Stanislas de Gramont to the post of chief operating officer. The appointment will be effective as of December 3, 2018. 

At the recent NY Tabletop Market, Lenox’s Kate Spade brand unveiled its new nolita tableware collection.

Cool Gear, an Igloo Products Corp. subsidiary, has appointed Michelle Grisson as svp/general manager of the company.

The Spartan mattress addresses wellness, according to its developer, Brooklyn Bedding, helping with recovery from strenuous activity including athletics.

Among its initiatives for the Fall High Point Market, South Shore Furniture is expanding its juvenile and baby furniture assortments for practical reasons and just for fun.

Alessi has debuted the Food à Porter lunch box, as well as new kitchenware in golden pink, for the fall/winter season.

Core Home has introduced the TrueDivide food storage container collection.

NY Now has launched a new initiative, NY Now Cares, to foster community between its market registrants and noteworthy charitable causes by giving back, the market said.

The Las Vegas Market has reported an increase in leasing in the temporary gift and home décor section for the show’s 2019 winter edition.

Publix has promoted several executives, effective January 1, 2019, including a new president of the company.

Pier 1 Imports has formed two new philanthropic partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Wounded Warrior Project.