Homer Laughlin’s Fiesta Adds Twilight To Color Lineup
Fiesta has released its latest color, a luminescent medium shade of blue dubbed Twilight, to its product lineup.
Tabletop
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Reports 25% New Buyer Increase
Dallas Market Center reported The Total Home & Gift Market opened this week to buyer attendance at 75% compared with…
Q&A With IMC’s Robert Maricich On 2021 Markets
As 2021 progresses and the world looks forward to some greater normalcy, the 2021 schedule of International Market Centers trade shows will proceed with the Atlanta Market slated for January 12 to 19; the Las Vegas Market rescheduled to April 11 to 15 and August 22 to 26, and the Spring High Point Market rescheduled to June 5 to 9.
Homeworld Business discussed with IMC CEO Robert Maricich what showgoers might experience as they attend the forthcoming markets.
Lenox Acquires Hampton Forge
Lenox Corporation has acquired Hampton Forge, the 30-year-old flatware and cutlery company. The deal includes the entire Hampton Forge portfolio,…
Year In Review 2020: Sheltering In Place Put Tabletop Back Into Home Spotlight
As the country sheltered at home for a majority of the year, dining out and entertaining at home were put on hold, leading consumers to emphasize the importance of making daily meals all the more special. Under the circumstances, the tabletop category emerged back into the spotlight, offering consumers solutions to their nesting needs.
Villeroy & Boch Introduces Marmory Dinnerware
Villeroy & Boch has introduced Marmory, a new dinnerware collection that features a marble-like design.
Lenox Unveils French Perle Scallop Dinnerware
Lenox is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its French Perle dinnerware pattern with French Perle Scallop, a new iteration of the original pattern. The pattern is scheduled to be available in spring 2021.
HomeWorld Business Ceases Print Operations
After 31 years of successful service to the industry, HomeWorld Business has ceased print operations, effective with the release of its December 14, 2020 edition. HomeWorld Business sister publication Gourmet Insider has ceased print operations effective with the release of its November/December 2020 edition.
Arc Taps Lifestyle Trends With New Glassware
Arc Americas has introduced several new glassware collections inspired by modern consumer lifestyle trends.
Villeroy & Boch Expands Boston Glassware Collection
Villeroy & Boch has expanded its Boston and Boston Colored glassware collections with new tableware offerings
Libbey Set To Shutter Shreveport Factory
According to a local news report, Libbey Glass will close its Shreveport, LA, factory and factory outlet store on December 31.
Soma Activates New Hydration Bottles
Soma, a division of Full Circle Home, has launched two new glass water bottles in collaboration with Evian and designer Virgil Abloh’s Activate Movement, which is designed to support the future of sustainability efforts.
Lifetime Brands Adds Pfaltzgraff Dinnerware Patterns
Lifetime Brands has introduced several new patterns under the Pfaltzgraff brand of dinnerware.
Amazon, Yeti File Counterfeit Lawsuit
Amazon and Yeti Coolers, LLC have jointly filed a lawsuit against two U.S.-based individuals for counterfeiting Yeti’s products, including Yeti’s popular Rambler mug. The defendants, said company officials, attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon’s store, violating Amazon’s policies, Yeti’s intellectual property rights, and the law.
Pampa Bay Serving Up New Tableware Designs
Pampa Bay has introduced new pieces to its tableware collection, with a focus on serving.
Lenox Expands Dansk Kobenstyle Collection
Lenox has expanded its Kobenstyle collection from Dansk. The new assortment includes dinnerware, mugs and yellow enameled steel cookware.
Mepra Debuts Stile By Pininfarina Serveware
Mepra has debuted the Stile by Pininfarina silver serveware collection.
Beatriz Ball Highlights Barware For The Holidays
Beatriz Ball is highlighting its barware assortment for the holiday entertaining and gifting season.
Bobber Enters Beverageware Market
Bobber, a new manufacturer of vacuum-insulated drinkware, will debut its Tumbler, Flask and Jerrycan next month. The company said the new drinkware was created for on-the-go consumers that want simple, functional solutions.
Zak Designs Releases Mighty Mug Jr. Tumblers
Zak Designs aims to help parents and kids avoid spills and add a little color to their day with the launch of licensed Mighty Mug Jr. tumblers.