Fitbit has launched its Charge 3 fitness tracker, which features the company’s most advanced sensor and algorithm technology in a tracker, the company said.

Bluewater Group, Imagine H2O and 11th Hour Racing have named the 2018 winners of the Urban Drinking Water Challenge. The challenge is a global innovation competition to deploy and scale decentralized drinking water solutions for fast-growing, water-scarce cities.

Newell Brands has signed a definitive agreement to sell Goody Products, a manufacturer of hair styling tools and accessories, to a fund managed by ACON Investments, a private equity investment firm.

Clarisonic has introduced two new skin care tools, the Mia Smart, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, and Mia Prima.

LG Electronics has established a major new Artificial Intelligence (AI) research lab in North America in collaboration with the University of Toronto.

Artificial intelligence (AI), voice-recognition technology and fast connectivity will help spur overall U.S. consumer technology industry revenue to $377 billion in retail revenues in 2018, a 6% increase, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

Second quarter sales at Newell Brands were down as company officials pinned the decrease on the closing of Toys ‘R Us and inventory destocking in the office superstore segment.

Second quarter sales at the Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company were up, but the company reported an overall net loss that was largely attributable to the Kitchen Collection retail division.

Electrolux has divested its U.S.-based commercial and central vacuum cleaner businesses in North America, including the brands Sanitaire and Beam. The company said the decision is in line with the strategy of its business area Home Care & SDA to focus on global brands and product categories.

Neato Robotics has launched a software update introducing multiple floor plan mapping and quick boost charging for its Botvac D7 Connected robotic vacuum.

Cangshan Cutlery has added X-7, a 67-layer Damascus steel, for its J Series and Z Series knives.

Meyer U.S. has renamed the Ayesha Curry housewares brand to Ayesha.

Meyer Corp. has introduced a new square-shaped cookware line to the Anolon Advanced collection, dubbed “cooking with squares.”

Epoca International has received additional funding for its Walmart-exclusive Tasty Housewares product line, according to Tiger Capital Group.

Cangshan Cutlery has added X-7, a 67-layer Damascus steel, for its J Series and Z Series knives.

Lifetime Brands has tapped into consumer interest in growing ingredients at home with the new Chef’n Sprouter and Microgreen Grower.

S’well and Out of Print, a maker of literature-themed apparel and accessories, have partnered on a limited edition hydration bottle collection dressed in iconic literary works.

Kirkland’s is launching an exclusive collection from Rae Dunn that will feature a variety of tabletop and home decorative items. The line will debut in stores and online August 17.

Dorel Industries posted a net loss in the second quarter with home division revenues down, while operating profit and net income slightly gained.

Style has become an increasingly important element in mass-market furniture, and it’s evolution drove a lot of what buyers saw at the Summer Las Vegas Market, the expansion of farmhouse looks.

Full Circle has introduced Ziptuck lunch totes. The designs are inspired by STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum, and include Space, STEM and Girl Heroes.

So Young will showcase its latest lunch tote designs at the upcoming summer NY Now market. 

The Dallas Market Center has named Guillermo Tragant to the newly created position of creative director.

NY Now has revealed the Best New Product winners for the summer market. According to show organizers, the awards recognize and celebrate some of the top new product designs from exhibitors across the market.

According to a survey fielded by Market Force, Ikea is the favorite home furnishings retailer among consumers in the U.S. while Ace Hardware is their favorite home improvement chain.

Conn’s has developed a new store in Virginia Beach, VA, as part of a multi-store opening initiative in the state.