Groupe SEB’s Acquisition Of WMF Approved
The European Commission has approved Groupe SEB’s acquisition of WMF, allowing the two companies to finalize a deal first announced this past spring.
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Keurig Launches Coffee Subscription Service
Keurig Green Mountain has launched a coffee subscription program that allows consumers each month to have the coffee of their choosing delivered to their home.
Preparing For Deep Holiday Discounts
The fourth quarter has arrived and with it the final preparations by retailers for the holiday season. While the first three quarters of 2016 were largely unspectacular across a number of housewares product segments, all eyes are now watching what steps retailers will take to drive product into the hands of consumers.
Nespresso Suspends Sudan Coffee Operations
Nespresso is suspending coffee import operations from South Sudan as the country faces growing civil unrest, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, October 5.
Jura Names Cooper Capresso Product Manager
Jura Inc. has named Bradley Cooper as Capresso product manager. In his new position, Cooper will oversee the management of Capresso product development and report to April Strogen, director of marketing.
Robert Gamgort, Keurig Green Mountain
The August 15 edition of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® revealed the 11th Annual “Players,” people to watch in housewares during the next 12 months.
Nespresso To Sell Cuban Coffee
Nespresso said it would be bringing back Cuban coffee to the United States for the first time in 50 years,…
Groupe SEB Acquires WMF, Emsa
Groupe SEB has acquired WMF, a German cookware and coffeemaker manufacturer, from private equity firm KKR for $1.14 billion. In…
Keurig Names Gamgort CEO
After four years with Brian Kelley at the helm of Keurig Green Mountain, the company will soon have a new…
CE North America Launching ‘Smart’ Appliance Line
CE North America is launching a new appliance assortment that targets specific consumer groups and taps into the growing “smart…
Wayfair Unveils Expanded Housewares Assortment
Wayfair is expanding its selection of housewares to include a broader selection of best-selling kitchen and tabletop items from hundreds…
Keurig Stockholders Approve JAB Deal
Keurig Green Mountain stockholders have formally given their approval of JAB Holdings’ acquisition of the Vermont-based coffee supplier. Subject to…
Starbucks’ CEO Unsure Of Future Keurig Relationship
Is the relationship between coffee giants Starbucks and Keurig nearing an end? Although no official announcement has been made, Starbucks…
NPD: Home Products As Gifts Gain In Popularity
As consumers hit stores and e-commerce outlets to meet their holiday shopping needs, home products are “leaving their mark” on…
Keurig Q4, Annual Sales Decline
Fourth quarter net sales for Keurig Green Mountain were down 13% as the company reported decreases in sales of pods…
New Jura HQ Positions Company For Future Growth
Jura has officially opened its new headquarters in Montvale, NJ, a facility that company officials said speaks to its success…
Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Fulton St. Coffee Brand
Bed Bath & Beyond’s coffee assortment now includes a new brand with the introduction of several flavors under the Fulton…
Nespresso Boosts European Production To Meet U.S. Demand
Nespresso is expanding its Switzerland-based manufacturing capabilities as U.S. demand for its coffee products continues to grow. Bloomberg Business reported…
Keurig Q3 Brewer Sales Down 18%
UPDATE: During its quarterly conference call Wednesday evening, Keurig announced that John Whoriskey, president of U.S. Sales & Marketing, is…
For Keurig’s Brian Kelley, Charitable Giving Is ‘About More Than Coffee’
On a daily basis, Brian Kelley, president/CEO of Keurig Green Mountain, is focused on the future of the company. While…