LG Electronics USA’s portfolio of Wi-Fi connected smart appliances is now compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The company’s range of Wi-Fi enabled appliances includes air conditioners, air purifiers, vacuums and major appliances.

To emphasize its Made in the U.S.A. manufacture, Meco is consolidating its grill business under a single brand: Americana.

Newell Brands has named four new members to its board of directors as part of an agreement with billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns 6.9% of the company’s shares.

Wahl will launch new personal care tools at the upcoming International Home + Housewares Show. The new products include a trimmer and Shiatsu Wrap.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Vornado has issued a voluntary recall of its VH101 Personal Vortex space heaters. The CPSC stated that the heaters can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Brita is launching the Filter for the Future program in collaboration with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, which pledges $1 from the sale of any Longlast filter or product to provide schools across the country with Brita Hydration Stations, water-filtering stations that reduce lead and other contaminants from drinking water.

To emphasize its Made in the U.S.A. manufacture, Meco is consolidating its grill business under a single brand: Americana.

Keurig Green Mountain will partner with and invest in LifeFuels, Inc. to accelerate commercialization and growth of the latter’s patented portable drink maker.

iLife has launched its V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum, the latest addition to its V Series.

Hijan has introduced its new Hijan Whirlspin MM15 upright vacuum and its companion Hijan Whirlspin MM91 handheld tool at the recent International Home + Housewares Show.

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Mark Feldstein & Associates has added several new giftable kitchen items to its catalog of specialty and licensed housewares.

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Cookware manufacturer Regal Ware has acquired Espro, a manufacturer of coffee and tea presses and accessories.

Chef’n, a brand of Filament Brands, is preparing new and updated kitchenware tools and gadgets in time for summer.

Microplane has won a Red Dot award in the product design category for its new Spice Mill.

Lenox Corporation has expanded the Wainwright brand by Michael Wainwright with the introduction of a new line designed for the casual lifestyle of today’s consumer.

Sophistiplate has completed the acquisition of Simply Baked by Christy Designs, a Bend, Oregon-based company that designs disposable entertaining items. The company’s product line includes categories such as serveware, barware, cookware and bakeware, and includes eco-friendly and bio-degradable options.

For the just-opening Spring High Point Market, LumiSource is introducing the Sedona dining chair and the Sedona dining table as part of a wider new furniture collection.

For the Spring High Point Market, Twin Star Home is getting active with the company demonstrating the efficacy of its adjustable height desk line.

Oxo has expanded its Pop line of dry food storage containers and added new gadgets to its kitchenware assortment.

Rejuvenate has launched the Click n Clean Multi-Surface Spray Mop System at the International Home + Housewares Show.

Registration for the Summer 2018 Las Vegas Market, running July 29 through August 2, is now open.

The Licensing Expo has tapped Nicholas Denissen, vp/Amazon, to lead the opening keynote at this year’s show.

Amazon has launched an international shopping initiative within the retailer’s shopping app.

Kirkland’s has partnered with Trisha Yearwood to launch an exclusive home accent collection.