Ergo Chef Teams With Guy Fieri On New Cutlery Collection
Ergo Chef and chef Guy Fieri have launched the Knuckle Sandwich chef knives collection.
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Neighborhood Goods Department Store Eyes New York
According to a CNBC report, Neighborhood Goods, which bills itself as a new kind of department store, has received $8.8 million in new funding and will open a location in New York.
Wayfair Q4 Sales Up, Net Loss Also Grows
Wayfair reported strong double-digit sales growth in the fourth quarter, but the home product retailer also saw its net loss grow for the three months ended December 31 as well.
Publix Expanding GreenWise Stores
As it continues expanding its natural and organic food store format, Publix has selected new GreenWise Market locations in Odessa, FL, Nocatee, FL, and Lexington, SC.
The Companion Group Names LeBlanc VP/Sales
The Companion Group has appointed Yolanda LeBlanc to the position of vp/sales.
PackIt Enters Meal Kit, Grocery Delivery Industry
PackIt has expanded into the meal kit and grocery delivery industry with a new line of commercial totes: the Freezable Ultra Tote, Delivery Tote and Ready Tote. Each tote is commercial grade and designed to offer meal kit and grocery delivery companies a sustainable, reusable solution for its customers.
Hudson’s Bay To Close Home Outfitters Business, 20 Saks Off 5th Stores
Hudson’s Bay is closing its Home Outfitters business in Canada and is performing a review of Saks Off 5th’s 133 stores, with an estimate of closing up to 20 locations in the U.S.
Report: Newell’s Struggle Puts CEO Polk On Hot Seat
Just days after Newell Brands reported another decline in quarterly revenue, the company’s board of directors may be looking to replace CEO Michael Polk.
Albertsons Partners With Microsoft To Enhance Customer Experience
Albertsons is using cloud solutions from Microsoft Corp., including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, to provide customers and employees new experiences.
Housewares Show Session To Analyze Digital Shoppers
Euromonitor International will host a keynote session at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago to explore the effects of digital communication and shopping on the marketplace.
Small-Space Living: A Big Opportunity
This is the second installment of a special series, presented by the National Hardware Show, exploring key trends and developments driving the growth of housewares and home goods in the home improvement retail business.
The small-space living trend has been hailed by the homewares industry as the Millennial/Baby Boomer tie that binds. One is aging into homeownership looking for starter homes and access to urban markets; the other is experiencing “empty nesting” and looking to downsize.
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New Metro Brings Angry POTUS To Market
As the Angry Mama microwave cleaner continues to be in-demand, New Metro Design is now bringing its parody-based Angry POTUS microwave cleaner to the market.
Jura Adds GIGA 6 Coffee Center
Jura is launching its GIGA 6, a coffee center described by the company as a “luxury model” that is equipped with Bluetooth technology that allows the unit to connect to the company’s app.
Zuo To Oversee Sourcing At World And Main
Sharon Zuo has been named president of HBC Global Sourcing Wuxi Company Ltd., a partner of World and Main.
IHA To Rebrand Home + Housewares Show In 2020
The International Housewares Association is changing the name of its annual Chicago event from the International Home + Housewares Show to The Inspired Home Show as part of an effort to address the changing reality and lifestyle captivation of today’s marketplace, IHA officials said.
Libbey Q4 Sales Down, Net Loss Shrinks
Fourth quarter sales at Libbey were down as the company pinned the decline on unfavorable price and product mix in its food service markets.
High Point Market Authority Adds New Style Spotter Tours
The High Point Market Authority is expanding its Style Spotters Trend Tours program for the Spring High Point Market, April 6 to 10.
BIA Cordon Bleu Launches Kitchen & Home Line
BIA Cordon Bleu will showcase the new BIA Kitchen & Home collection, for the first time at IH+HS. The new brand focuses on home accessories for serving and entertaining, home décor, as well as decorative storage.
Mastrad Rolling Out New Thermometers
Mastrad will roll out new thermometers at the International Home + Housewares Show.
CVS Front End Sales Gain
Sales in the front end, including general merchandise, helped CVS Health Corp. revenues gain in the fourth quarter as adjusted earnings beat analyst expectations.