NEW YORK— Higher costs for stainless steel and nickel— the latter an integral component in 18/10 and 18/8 stainless— are…
NEW YORK— As 2007 comes rapidly to a close, major retailers are reportedly working feverishly to revamp 2008 home goods…
Welcome to HomeWorld’s second annual issue of “The Players.” Selected by the editorial staff of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS®, “The Players” are…
Turnaround Project Alex Smith Pier 1 Can Alex Smith turn Pier 1 around? While only time will provide an answer,…
CHICAGO— The recent International Home & Housewares Show served up a preview of new products and emerging trends for the…
NEW YORK— As part to the New York International Gift Fair educational program, HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® Executive Editor will moderate a…
NEW YORK— Reaction to Federated Department Stores’ plan to launch a Martha Stewart home collection in 2007— creating an intriguing…
CHICAGO— The housewares industry is going “Platinum.” The staff of HomeWorld Business® is proud to introduce in this issue our…
NEW YORK— Early and aggressive holiday advertising by retailers jump-started a holiday shopping season that by many accounts met or…
When Ron Diamond reflects on how the housewares market has changed during his 24 years with Conair Corporation— or even…
Sean Austin is a first time honoree of the HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® Impact Merchant awards. After attending Macy’s Executive Training Program…
WESTBURY, NY— In a retail environment starving for creative new product, Lifetime Hoan is rolling out what it hopes will…
Leo Cadelo has been in the floor care industry for over 20 years, rising through the sales ranks at Eureka…