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.

Housewares industry veteran Patricio Barriga has launched Zavor, a new housewares company that currently includes electric multi-cookers, stovetop pressure cookers and induction cooktops.

Gevilan, a professional personal care brand, has partnered with Silk’n to produce the ElaziR 3D skin tightening device. The skin care tool is designed to visibly reduce and reverse sagging skin and wrinkles, the company said. 

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.

Sharper Image has appointed Lance Reese as chief executive officer. 

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.

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.

Housewares industry veteran Patricio Barriga has launched Zavor, a new housewares company that currently includes electric multi-cookers, stovetop pressure cookers and induction cooktops.

iRobot has rolled out its new Roomba i7+ robotic vacuum with clean base automatic dirt disposal, and the Roomba e5 robotic vacuum.

Neato has launched two new Botvac Connected robotic vacuum models and expanded the functionality of its Botvac D7 robotic vacuum at the recent IFA show in Berlin.

Prep Tools has debuted the Tastemaker Craft Infuser, which is designed to attach to the top of a liquor bottle to help consumers create shots, mixers and cocktails.

Lagostina, a subsidiary of Groupe SEB, is partnering with Giada De Laurentiis on new products and marketing campaigns.

All-Clad has launched its new D3 Compact collection of cookware. The line is developed with tri-ply bonding, providing users with durable, warp-resistant cookware, according to the company.

A+E Networks has teamed with Cricket Holdings, LLC to launch a line of cookware and cutlery inspired by History’s hit series, “Forged In Fire.”

Prep Tools has debuted the Tastemaker Craft Infuser, which is designed to attach to the top of a liquor bottle to help consumers create shots, mixers and cocktails.

Frieling has debuted a new collection of handcrafted wood serving boards from Zassenhaus. Frieling is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Zassenhaus.

Ember’s temperature control ceramic and travel mugs are debuting at Bloomingdale’s as part of the retailer’s “Urban Explorer” installation of its pop-up event, The Carousel at Bloomingdale’s.

RSquared/Zrike Brands will be opening a new showroom at Forty One Madison this month. The new showroom, located on the 10th floor, will be open for the New York Tabletop Market, to be held October 9 through 12.

The Dorel Home division of Dorel Industries and The Novogratz design team are expanding their partnership with 125 new furnishings pieces on the way for the High Point Market.

Kvell Home, a brand of the FHE Group, has launched a new line of wall clocks on Nordstrom.com.

Kärcher Group has introduced the Kärcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner to the North American market.

Typhoon Homewares has made its new Kilner breakfast jar set available for shipping.

As the Fall High Point Market approaches, the High Point Market Authority has rolled out a programming schedule for its newest space, The Point.

The Dallas Market Center has appointed Joan Ulrich to the position of evp/leasing, responsible for leasing strategy across the gift, home, lighting, holiday, floral, and design neighborhoods of the marketplace.

Amazon.com is investigating if employees released internal information in response to bribes, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

Aldi has entered a national partnership with Instacart to add an online-based grocery delivery service.