
Smeg Expands Dolce & Gabbana Electrics Collection
Smeg is expanding its Dolce & Gabbana “Sicily is My Love” collection with the addition of several new kitchen electrics.
LG Electronics Expands Voice Assistant Capabilities
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.
Meco Rebranding Grills, Smokers Under Americana Label
To emphasize its Made in the U.S.A. manufacture, Meco is consolidating its grill business under a single brand: Americana.

Panasonic Advances New Styling Iron
Panasonic has expanded its hair tool lineup with the debut of an advanced styling iron designed with its nanoe technology.
Newell Brands Strikes Deal With Carl Icahn
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 To Introduce New Personal Care Tools
Wahl will launch new personal care tools at the upcoming International Home + Housewares Show. The new products include a trimmer and Shiatsu Wrap.

LG Electronics Expands Voice Assistant Capabilities
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.
Vornado Recalls Space Heaters
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 Launches Filter For The Future Program
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.

Smeg Expands Dolce & Gabbana Electrics Collection
Smeg is expanding its Dolce & Gabbana “Sicily is My Love” collection with the addition of several new kitchen electrics.
Meco Rebranding Grills, Smokers Under Americana Label
To emphasize its Made in the U.S.A. manufacture, Meco is consolidating its grill business under a single brand: Americana.
Keurig Partners With LifeFuels Portable Drink Maker
Keurig Green Mountain will partner with and invest in LifeFuels, Inc. to accelerate commercialization and growth of the latter’s patented portable drink maker.

LG Electronics Expands Voice Assistant Capabilities
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.
iLife Expands Robotic Vacuum Assortment
iLife has launched its V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum, the latest addition to its V Series.
Hijan Introduces Vacuum Cleaning Systems
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.

Milo Cookware Launches With New Dutch Oven
A new cookware company, Milo Cookware, is coming to the market with its first debut, a Dutch oven.
HomeWorld Census 2018: Smart Thermometers On The Rise
This is part six of a special, six-part web series showcasing exclusive data and analysis from the HomeWorld Business Housewares…
Mark Feldstein Adds Giftable Kitchen Items
Mark Feldstein & Associates has added several new giftable kitchen items to its catalog of specialty and licensed housewares.

Milo Cookware Launches With New Dutch Oven
A new cookware company, Milo Cookware, is coming to the market with its first debut, a Dutch oven.
HomeWorld Census 2018: Smart Thermometers On The Rise
This is part six of a special, six-part web series showcasing exclusive data and analysis from the HomeWorld Business Housewares…
Regal Ware Acquires Espro
Cookware manufacturer Regal Ware has acquired Espro, a manufacturer of coffee and tea presses and accessories.

Mark Feldstein Adds Giftable Kitchen Items
Mark Feldstein & Associates has added several new giftable kitchen items to its catalog of specialty and licensed housewares.
Chef’n Prepares New Kitchenware For Summer Season
Chef’n, a brand of Filament Brands, is preparing new and updated kitchenware tools and gadgets in time for summer.
Microplane Spice Mill Wins Red Dot Design Award
Microplane has won a Red Dot award in the product design category for its new Spice Mill.

Riedel Extends Charitable Partnership With New Decanter
This June, Riedel will extend its partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation through the creation of a new, limited edition Riedel Ayam Rainbow Decanter.
Lenox Expands Wainwright Brand With Casual Collection
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 Completes Simply Baked Acquisition
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.

Lifestyle Considerations Color High Point Furniture Introductions
Small space living remains a critical trend in the mass market furniture sector, as the evidence of introductions and featured products highlighted at the Spring High Point Market suggest.
LumiSource Brings Sedona Furniture Collection To High Point
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.
Twin Star Ready To Demonstrate Adjustable Desks At High Point
For the Spring High Point Market, Twin Star Home is getting active with the company demonstrating the efficacy of its adjustable height desk line.

Brabantia Rolls Out Sink Side Organization Collection
Brabantia has introduced the Sink Side Collection of kitchen organization and cleaning tools to the U.S. market.
Oxo Adds To Pop Food Storage, Kitchenware Assortment
Oxo has expanded its Pop line of dry food storage containers and added new gadgets to its kitchenware assortment.
Rejuvenate Launches Multi-Surface Spray Mop
Rejuvenate has launched the Click n Clean Multi-Surface Spray Mop System at the International Home + Housewares Show.

Dallas Market To Hold Design Week
The Dallas Market Center will hold the first edition of Dallas Design Week, April 23 to 27, which will include a full schedule of events, panels, special guests and educational opportunities for the interior design community.
Summer Las Vegas Market Opens Registration
Registration for the Summer 2018 Las Vegas Market, running July 29 through August 2, is now open.
Amazon’s Denissen To Deliver Keynote At Licensing Expo
The Licensing Expo has tapped Nicholas Denissen, vp/Amazon, to lead the opening keynote at this year’s show.

Rep. Marchant Calls For Fair Small Package Shipping Rates
In an effort to establish fairer small package shipping rates, Congressman Kenny Marchant, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced House Resolution 5524, as reported April 17 by HomeWorld Business, a bill intended to end the U.S. Postal Service practice of subsidizing inbound international shipments of parcels weighing less than two kilograms, or 4.4 pounds.
Amazon Launches International Shopping App
Amazon has launched an international shopping initiative within the retailer’s shopping app.
Kirkland’s Launches Trisha Yearwood Home Collection
Kirkland’s has partnered with Trisha Yearwood to launch an exclusive home accent collection.