Bomshbee Brings Blithe Pitcher To Market
Bomshbee has introduced its Blithe pitcher, which is made of stoneware, to the marketplace.
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Forty One Madison Reveals New Website
Forty One Madison has launched a revamped website. According to the company, the site, which remains as 41Madison.com, will have a new, modern interface, making it easier for visitors to navigate.
LifeFuels Debuts Smart Nutrition Bottle
LifeFuels has launched its new smart nutrition bottle, which is said to integrate a three-part hydration system.
Alessi Gains Capital From Investor
Alessi has entered into a partnership agreement with the English fund Oakley, as of August 28. The partnership enables Oakley to acquire 40% of the capital of Alessi and become a minority shareholder of the company.
Kalmar Home Brings Acacia Serveware To Market
Kalmar Home is bringing a new line of gourmet serveware made of acacia wood into the marketplace.
Portmeirion USA Chief Executive Bryan Retires
Portmeirion Group said that Lawrence Bryan, director and chief executive of Portmeirion USA, has retired after nearly 25 years with the company. Bryan will remain on the board of the company as a non-executive director.
Hip Brings Design Focus To On-The-Go Hydration Line
Hip, a new housewares manufacturer, is introducing design-focused new products such as water bottles, coffee cups and lunch totes to tackle the issue of single-use and disposable plastics.
Mepra Introduces Original Vintage Tableware Collection
Mepra, an Italian manufacturer of steel flatware and tableware, has introduced the Original Vintage collection.
Pacific Market International Names Dietrich VP/E-Commerce
Pacific Market International (PMI), the parent company of Stanley and Aladdin, has hired Robert Dietrich as vp/global e-commerce.
PMI Launches ‘Stanley Sightings’ Ad Campaign
PMI has launched “Stanley Sightings,” a new ad campaign that celebrates Stanley hydration bottle placements in films and television.
Circa Home 55 Adds Tear Drop Tableware Collection
Circa Home 55 has added the Tear Drop collection of ceramic tableware to its assortment, which features a blue tear drop pattern against a white background.
Bomshbee Introduces Chime Flatware Set
Bomshbee, a Hong Kong-based tabletop supplier, has introduced new flatware and serveware.
Planetary Design Rebrands As BruTrek
Planetary Design has rebranded its line of coffee brewing gear and drinkware under the BruTrek name. The new name is an effort to better reflect its target market of outdoor adventure enthusiasts, the company said.
Arc Adds To Executive Management Team
Arc has named three new members to its executive management team in an effort to support key initiatives in the company’s future development.
Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles
Contigo, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling its Kids Cleanable Water Bottle.
Beatriz Ball Expands Melamine Tableware Collection
Beatriz Ball is now shipping its expanded collection of heavy-duty melamine tableware and acrylic stemware.
Libbey To Drive Growth With Corporate Restructuring
Libbey is kicking off a corporate organizational realignment plan that company officials said is designed to drive improved performance and growth. It said the plan is expected to reduce annual pre-tax run-rate costs by approximately $9 million to $11 million.
Lenox Signs Licensing Deal With Arlee Home Fashions
Lenox has signed a licensing deal with Arlee Home Fashions, a home textiles manufacturer. Company officials said that in collaboration with Lenox, Arlee Home Fashions will design and market new table linen, kitchen textile and bath collections, set to debut in early 2020.
Demdaco Adds Melamine Tableware To Holiday Assortment
Demdaco has added melamine home entertaining pieces to its assortment for the upcoming holiday season.
Eparé Debuts Double Wall Whiskey Glass Set
Eparé has debuted its double wall whiskey glass set in time for the holiday gift-giving season.