Alessi Debuts New Lunch Tote
Alessi has debuted the Food à Porter lunch box, as well as new kitchenware in golden pink, for the fall/winter season.
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Bluestar Completes Brookstone Acquisition
Bluestar Alliance has closed its acquisition of the Brookstone brand. The company said that, participating in the acquisition, is Apex Digital Inc., a U.S. consumer electronics company that will operate the Brookstone website and airport stores.
OtterBox Expands Elevation Tumblers Collection
OtterBox has expanded its Elevation tumblers collection. The tumblers are double-walled stainless steel with copper lining, which is said to help keep beverages hot or cold for a longer period of time.
Core Home Introduces Food Storage Collection
Core Home has introduced the TrueDivide food storage container collection.
Report: Lampert Seeks Additional Funding Source For Sears Loan
A week after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Sears Holdings Chairman Edward Lampert looking for financial partners on a $300 million loan sought by the retailer, Reuters reported on Monday.
Overstock Touts Customer Day Sales Gains
The Overstock Customer Day promotion doubled the amount of furniture the e-tailer sold and generated a 20% rise in market basket versus the comparable day in the year earlier, according to Overstock.com.
Housewares Design Awards Entry Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for the 2019 Housewares Design Awards has been extended from October 26 to November 2, 2018. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at an awards ceremony held during the 2019 Las Vegas Winter Market.
Walmart Spotlights Technology Innovation At Investors Meeting
On Tuesday, October 16, Walmart held its annual Investment Community Meeting, where executives emphasized Walmart’s leadership in technology innovation initiatives. The Shop the Room function that Walmart.com introduced in the online home department is one example of how the company has been evolving.
NY Now Launches Charitable Initiative
NY Now has launched a new initiative, NY Now Cares, to foster community between its market registrants and noteworthy charitable causes by giving back, the market said.
Las Vegas Market Increases Temporary Leasing
The Las Vegas Market has reported an increase in leasing in the temporary gift and home décor section for the show’s 2019 winter edition.
Clooney Returns In Latest Nespresso Ad Campaign
Nespresso has launched a new advertising campaign that again features actor George Clooney continuing his role as brand ambassador.
Coravin Releases Model Eleven Connected Wine System
Coravin is now shipping its Bluetooth-enabled Model Eleven wine preservation system. The new system is integrated with Coravin Moments, the company’s app.
Exclusive: Goodful Brand Engaging Health Focused Home Cooks At Macy’s
Epoca International has been tapped to be the manufacturer of non-electric housewares for Buzzfeed’s new brand Goodful. The line will officially launch this month at Macy’s, however, products are already being rolled out on the Macy’s website.
KitchenAid Launching ‘Marks’ Advertising Campaign
KitchenAid is launching a new marketing campaign that showcases how the company’s appliances are utilized by today’s home cooks.
Robinson Home Adds Dinnerware, Flatware To CraftKitchen Line
At the recent New York Tabletop Market, Robinson Home Products unveiled the addition of flatware and dinnerware segments to its CraftKitchen brand of housewares.
IHA Teams With Good360 For Hurricane Michael Relief
Regions of the country impacted by Hurricane Michael can receive assistance from Good360, the charity the International Housewares Association has partnered with to provide hurricane victims with home goods products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Last month, IHA partnered with Good360 to help the Carolinas recover from Hurricane Florence.
Qurate Reorganizing QVC, HSN
Qurate Retail Group has announced a series of initiatives designed to position its HSN and QVC U.S. businesses for long-term growth, increase synergies and accelerate the company’s digital transformation. The moves include the elimination of the QVC U.S. president position, with the exit of Steve Hofmann, who currently holds that position, and the combination of buying staffs.
J.K. Adams Serves Up Vintage Winter Collection
J.K. Adams has served up its new Vintage Winter collection of serving boards. The new serving boards feature vintage holiday-themed illustrations.
Macy’s Rolls Out Virtual Reality Design Program
Macy’s and Marxent have partnered on what the two companies said is the largest virtual reality rollout in retail history, with approximately 70 Macy’s VR installations in stores nationwide.
NPD: More Consumers To Take A ‘Blended’ Approach To Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season on the horizon, consumers are expected to take a “blended” shopping approach when seeking out gifts for family and friends, according to a recent survey from The NPD Group.