At the 2019 National Hardware Show, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. unveiled its updated and expanded Wi-Fi-enabled room air conditioner product lineup.

First quarter sales at Newell Brands were down as the company also reported a net loss for the quarter ended March 31.

Bialetti, which is distributed in the U.S. by Bradshaw Home, has improved its signature Aeternum non-stick ceramic cookware and is bringing the newest version of the line to the market.

Trudeau has introduced a new collection of metal safe kitchen tools. Included in the collection are various sized spatulas, turners, ladles, whisks, a pizza cutter, citrus reamer, basting brush and other specialty tools.

LSA International has introduced the Canopy collection of handmade, recycled glassware.

Riedel has launched its Bar Drink Specific Glassware collection at retail. The collection was created in collaboration with spirits specialist Zane Harris, who is known for his mixology at bars such as Dutch Kills, Maison Premiere and Rob Roy.

In the first quarter, as home division revenues continued to gain, Dorel Industries recorded a net loss of $8.3 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, versus $4.7 million, or 14 per cents per diluted share, in the year-before period.

The holiday season already has begun for Mark Feldstein & Associates, which has released new home decor items suitable for merry making.

At a time when the beach is considered not only in terms of summer fun but also global pollution problems, Vericool has launched a recyclable and biodegradable cooler for consumers.

The start of the year is traditionally a time when consumers look to clean up from the holidays and get better organized at home.

Furniture resources at the Summer Las Vegas Market are getting a boost from seven relocating, expanding and renewing home furnishings showrooms, according to event host International Market Centers.

Emerald Expositions, parent company of NY Now, said its board of directors has appointed Sally Shankland to the position of president and CEO. Shankland will assume her new role on June 1, 2019 and will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

Williams-Sonoma has been named to the Fortune 500 list for the first time in the company’s history.

Lowe’s is accelerating its technology capabilities and focus on driving strong retail fundamentals by acquiring the Retail Analytics platform from Boomerang Commerce.