Smeg is expanding its Dolce & Gabbana “Sicily is My Love” collection with the addition of several new kitchen electrics.  

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.

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.

Smeg is expanding its Dolce & Gabbana “Sicily is My Love” collection with the addition of several new kitchen electrics.  

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

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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DKB Household has added a new Cole & Mason rechargeable electronic pepper mill to the brand’s mill assortment. 

This is part six of a special, six-part web series showcasing exclusive data and analysis from the HomeWorld Business Housewares…

A new cookware company, Milo Cookware, is coming to the market with its first debut, a Dutch oven.

This is part six of a special, six-part web series showcasing exclusive data and analysis from the HomeWorld Business Housewares…

DKB Household has added a new Cole & Mason rechargeable electronic pepper mill to the brand’s mill assortment. 

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 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.

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.

The robust pace of spending on home renovations and repairs is expected to stay strong over the coming quarters, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Kroger has completed the sale of its convenience store business unit to EG Group for $2.15 billion.