Housewares Design Awards Names 2019 Winners
Winners of the 2019 Housewares Design Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Market.
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EPA Recognizes Wegmans As Safer Choice Retailer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Wegmans Food Markets as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer for the fourth year in a row.
Galaxy Brings Back Fuller Brush Brand
Galaxy Brush, headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey, has acquired the Fuller Brush stick goods and cleaning products brand as well as Stanley Home Products.
Kärcher Plans New North American Headquarters
Kärcher is working with the Aurora Economic Development Council as it plans to move to a new regional North America headquarter facility in Aurora, Colorado, slated for opening in September 2019.
Housewares Design Awards Names 2019 Finalists
The finalists are in for the 2019 Housewares Design Awards.
Core Home To Expand Manna Hydration Line
Core Home will expand its assortment of Manna Hydration accessories at the upcoming Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
Kuhn Rikon Updates Stay Clean Scrubber Design
Kuhn Rikon has introduced an updated Stay Clean 3-in-1 Scrubber.
New Products Drive iRobot Q3 Sales Growth
Driven by the launch of two new products, iRobot reported strong sales growth for its fiscal year third quarter.
Libman Receives Two Leadership Awards
Robert Libman and the Libman family of the Libman Company were recently recognized by The Parkland College Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America for their leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and community service.
Kärcher Group Introduces Hard Floor Cleaner
Kärcher Group has introduced the Kärcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner to the North American market.
iRobot Rolls Out New Roomba Connected Robotic Vacuums
iRobot has rolled out its new Roomba i7+ robotic vacuum with clean base automatic dirt disposal, and the Roomba e5 robotic vacuum.
Casabella Launches Black Bristle Brush Collection
Casabella has launched its newest cleaning tools assortment, the Black Bristle Brush collection.
Electrolux Divests Commercial Vacuum Cleaner Businesses
Electrolux has divested its U.S.-based commercial and central vacuum cleaner businesses in North America, including the brands Sanitaire and Beam. The company said the decision is in line with the strategy of its business area Home Care & SDA to focus on global brands and product categories.
Neato Advances Botvac Connected Capabilities
Neato Robotics has launched a software update introducing multiple floor plan mapping and quick boost charging for its Botvac D7 Connected robotic vacuum.
Casabella Launches Flex-O Sweeper
Casabella has launched its latest cleaning tool, the Flex-O Sweeper, which flexes to conform to different shapes and cleans hard to reach places around the home.
Lowe’s Promotes Posthauer To SVP/GMM Home Decor
Lowe’s has promoted Rob Posthauer to svp/general merchandising manager of home décor.
Libman Kicks Off Third Retail Store Tour
The Libman Company is taking to the highway for a third straight year with its “Embrace Life’s Messes” tour that will travel to 255 retail locations in the U.S. and, for the first time, extend into Canada.
Hardware Strengthens Housewares Connection
The National Hardware Show hits Las Vegas May 8 riding a robust home improvement market validated by the strong performance by key retailers in the segment.
Brabantia Rolls Out Sink Side Organization Collection
Brabantia has introduced the Sink Side Collection of kitchen organization and cleaning tools to the U.S. market.
Rejuvenate Launches Multi-Surface Spray Mop
Rejuvenate has launched the Click n Clean Multi-Surface Spray Mop System at the International Home + Housewares Show.