Eparé Debuts Mini Salt And Pepper Grinder Set
Eparé has debuted its mini salt and pepper grinder set, which is designed for small space living.
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Target Readies 20th Anniversary Collection Launch
Nearly 300 retrospective pieces, including in home and housewares, are returning from Target’s archives for the 20th Anniversary Collection, which launches this Saturday, September 14.
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.
Macy’s Reveals Story’s School Of Style Theme
This fall, the Story store at Macy’s, the retailer’s in-store boutique that focuses on narrative retailing and curated selections to create an engaging store experience, has revealed its latest theme: School of Style.
Conn’s Opens Houston Distribution Center
Conn’s is opening a 656,658-square-foot, multistate logistics distribution center in Houston, establishing more advanced infrastructure as part of the company’s overall growth and development plan.
Hudson’s Bay Sharpens Focus As Q2 Loss Grows
Hudson’s Bay put a positive spin on its second quarter, although its net loss increased, with the department store retailer highlighting the performance of Saks and Saks Off 5th as it works to improve business operations.
Wellness Makes The Difference At Remodeled Walmart
As it continues introducing initiatives developed to reinforce and expand relationships with consumers, Walmart is reopening a remodeled supercenter in Dallas, GA, with an expanded health oriented concept.
Mads Ryder, Lenox
Mads Ryder joined the Lenox Corporation at the close of 2018, succeeding Katrina Helmkamp, who left the company to pursue a role elsewhere. Ryder joined Lenox at a pivotal time for the company.
Betty Bossi To Ship Pastry Wonderbox
Betty Bossi will ship its pastry Wonderbox, and additional selections from its kitchenware assortment, later this month.
Kroger Q2 Gains Traction
Kroger gained some traction in the second quarter with its transformation efforts, with identical stores sales helping to drive adjusted earnings higher.
Kalmar Home Brings Acacia Serveware To Market
Kalmar Home is bringing a new line of gourmet serveware made of acacia wood into the marketplace.
Macy’s Advances Diversity Initiative
Macy’s is advancing a five-point diversity initiative to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities it serves. As part of this effort, the company has set goals and outlined specific strategies to increase its impact.
Walmart Expanding Delivery Unlimited Service
Walmart has plans to expand the reach of Delivery Unlimited— a grocery delivery membership option for customers— to 1,400 stores later this fall.
Future Of Home Event Explores Changing Consumer Landscape
The inaugural Future of Home event, with the High Point Market Authority among its sponsors, was aimed primarily at interior designers but was sufficiently broad in scope to include Walmart executives and information valuable to anyone in the housewares and home furnishings industry.
IHA, HCF Support Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is teaming with Good360 to help residents in the Bahamas and portions of the United States that were impacted by Hurricane Dorian. In addition, the Housewares Charity Foundation has also made a monetary donation to support the relief efforts.
Arthur Zambelli, Bradshaw Home
With industry expertise in both the food and housewares industries, Arthur Zambelli was named CEO of Bradshaw Home in June 2019.
Spectrum Brands Names Smeltser CFO
Spectrum Brands Holdings has named Jeremy Smeltser as the company’s new evp/chief financial officer. He replaces Doug Martin and reports to David Maura, the company’s chairman and CEO.
RH Raises Fiscal Year Guidance After Strong Q2
Following a strong second quarter when RH reported double-digit sales increases, the home specialty retailer has raised its sales forecast for the remainder of the year.
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.
Tractor Supply Opens 1,800th Store
Tractor Supply Company has opened its 1,800th store by hosting a grand opening celebration at the new store in Berkshire Township (Sunbury), Ohio.