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.

Second quarter sales in the Keurig Green Mountain division of Keurig Dr Pepper were flat but adjusted operating income grew.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Alessi has expanded its cookware lineup with a new collection of Japanese-inspired pots and pans designed by Patricia Urquiola.

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

Williams Sonoma is releasing its fifth annual Tools For Change collection of celebrity-designed spatulas, benefitting No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America.

Peugeot has expanded its housewares lineup with the launch of the Paris Bouquet glassware collection.

Frieling has entered into a partnership with Germany-based glassware manufacturer Leonardo to distribute the company’s glassware items to retailers in the U.S.

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.

Trending designs at the summer Las Vegas Market include desks and TV stands, which are staging a comeback both in terms of fashion and function.

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.

Dillard’s posted sales growth in the second quarter while narrowing its net loss.

Wayfair has made an interior design platform, Design Services, available on its website, with rates starting at $79 for a one-room project.