Hestan Culinary Expands Cookware Concierge Team
Premium cookware company Hestan Culinary has added housewares retail sales expert Michael Kane to its “Cookware Concierge” service.
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New Firm By Housewares Vet Galafassi Guides Manufacturers Into U.S. Market
Veteran housewares chief executive Antonio Galafassi has launched a new company— Warefor— to provide what the company describes as a turnkey solution to help domestic and international manufacturers bring home products to the U.S. market rapidly and cost effectively.
O2Cool Expands On-The-Go Offering With LunchBots Acquisition
O2Cool LLC has acquired LunchBots, known for its stainless steel bento boxes and on-the-go meal and snack accessories.
NPD Reports Strong Early-Year Home Goods Growth
Consumers continued to spend on home categories in the first six weeks of 2021, reported The NPD Group, attributing such spending to the continuing pandemic and economic stimulus payments.
Cangshan Names Cutlery Veteran Myers VP/Sales
Cangshan Cutlery Company has named veteran premium cutlery sales executive Todd Myers vp/sales.
Myers joins Cangshan after more than 20 years with Wüsthof USA, for which he served as vp/sales.
Target Lookbook Offers Glimpse Of Levi’s Home Goods
Target has unveiled a lookbook for its new Levi’s collection, providing a glimpse at the more than 100 apparel and home items featuring denim, recycled glass and other elements in the Levi brand’s classic style.
Fissler Upgrades Non-Stick Fry Pans
Fissler has launched its new collection of German-made Levital Comfort non-stick fry pans.
SMEG Expands Into Cutlery, Cookware
SMEG, the Italian company known for its modern-retro kitchen appliances, has expanded its kitchenware offering with the debut of cutlery and cookware.
Regal Ware Names Kane CFO
Regal Ware, Inc. named David Kane senior vp/ chief financial officer, overseeing the company’s finance and IT departments.
Appliances, Housewares Drive Newell’s Q4 Sales Growth
Newell Brands reported fourth-quarter sales growth from most of its core operating segments that include home and housewares brands.
Fowler Named Wüsthof Americas President
Wüsthof named Tom Fowler president of the company’s Americas business unit. Fowler is based out of the company’s Norwalk, CT office,…
Crate And Barrel Lands Caraway Cookware Retail Exclusive
Crate and Barrel reported it has partnered with direct-to-consumer cookware brand Caraway to release a new set in a limited-edition colorway, silt green, marking Caraway’s first collection sold through a retailer.
CMA Names Housewares Veteran Groesbeck Managing Director
The Cookware Manufacturers Association (CMA) board of directors has named housewares veteran Fran Groesbeck managing director.
Cinsa USA Names Cookware Veteran Browning VP/Sales
Cinsa USA named cookware industry veteran Web Browning vp/sales.
Expanded Atlanta Spring Market Spotlights Gourmet Housewares
International Market Centers is expanding and renaming its Atlanta March buying event, now the called the Spring Market, to meet the needs of buyers and sellers who want another opportunity to gather earlier in the year.
Groupe SEB French HQ Partners With Chefclub Online Content
Groupe SEB’s global headquarters in France announced a new partnership agreement as part of a minority investment in Chefclub, a France-based digital cooking, food and lifestyle content and education platform.
Nordic Ware Expands Cookie Stamp Line
Nordic Ware is adding to its cookie stamp line with the debut of its citrus cookie stamps inspired by fresh citrus imagery.
Wüsthof Group Names Schmitz CEO
Wüsthof Group named Jan-Patrick Schmitz CEO and chairman of its management board.
McArdle Named Fissler USA Managing Director
James McArdle was named managing director of Fissler USA. McArdle had served as interim managing director since July 2020.
Atlanta Market Taps Into ‘Made From Scratch’ Trend
The Atlanta Market, January 12 to 19 at AmericasMart, is showcasing housewares that touch on the Made From Scratch trend.…