Kenneth Wilkes, Corelle Brands
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Rebranding Primes Corelle For Housewares Growth
Corelle Brands has made its debut at the International Home + Housewares Show. The new rebranded corporate identity of the company formerly known as World Kitchen has made its debut and with it a new CEO and several new products from its portfolio of housewares brands such as Corelle, Pyrex and CorningWare, among others.
World Kitchen Changes Name To Corelle Brands
WKI Holding Company, Inc. (World Kitchen) has changed its name to Corelle Brands Holdings Inc.
World Kitchen Appoints Wilkes President, CEO
World Kitchen has appointed Kenneth Wilkes as president and CEO, effective immediately, and MaryKay Kopf as chief marketing officer, effective January 1, 2018. Wilkes succeeds Carl Warschausky, who is retiring. Both Wilkes and Kopf currently serve on the World Kitchen board of directors.
Cornell Capital Completes Acquisition Of World Kitchen
Cornell Capital has completed the acquisition of World Kitchen. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Cornell Capital To Acquire World Kitchen
Cornell Capital LLC, a private investment firm, has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire World Kitchen.
World Kitchen Adds Chicago Cutlery Series
World Kitchen has launched the Chicago Cutlery Series Line collection. The collection is equipped with both classic and artisan knives along with different handle material options such as soft grip, dual material and beechwood.
Pyrex Debuts Watercolor Collection
Pyrex has debuted its Watercolor line of products. The new baking collection is said to evoke the motion of the surging sea by using liquid-in-liquid colorant injection technology to infuse color into clear molten glass, noted World Kitchen.
World Kitchen Wins Two Good Design Awards
World Kitchen has received two Good Design awards, one for its Prime by Chicago Cutlery collection and one for its Pyrex gadgets line.
World Kitchen Relaunches Revere Cookware Brand
World Kitchen is bringing the Revere brand of cookware back to the kitchen. According to the company, the refreshed legacy brand has a new focus: first-time homeowners.
Two World Kitchen Collections Honored For Design Excellence
Two World Kitchen product collections including the company’s new Prime by Chicago Cutlery assortment of knives were honored at the…
Linens ‘n Things Debuts Updated E-Commerce Platform
Linens ‘n Things has launched a new e-commerce platform, which showcases updated branding along with new product offerings. According to…
World Kitchen Wins Award For Pyrex Campaign
World Kitchen’s Pyrex 100 Celebration marketing campaign was recently awarded a Gold Golden Trumpet award by the Publicity Club of…
World Kitchen Develops New Website
World Kitchen has refreshed its website and added several new features to make browsing easier for consumers. According to the…
Kris Malkoski Preps World Kitchen For Global Growth
Kris Malkoski is settling into her new role as World Kitchen’s president, global business, and chief commercial officer, gearing up…
Chicago Cutlery Primes New Premium Knife Collection
World Kitchen’s Chicago Cutlery brand has launched its Prime cutlery assortment at the International Home + Housewares Show. The Prime…
World Kitchen Launches Pyrex Kitchenware
World Kitchen has launched a line of gadgets and kitchen tools under the Pyrex brand, which will be offered at…
World Kitchen Names Malkoski President Of Global Business
World Kitchen has promoted Kris Malkoski to president, global business, and chief commercial officer. Previously, she was the company’s president,…
World Kitchen Unveils New Vintage Charm Brand
World Kitchen is adding to its portfolio of housewares brands with the introduction of a new line of vintage-inspired prep…
World Kitchen’s Malkoski Joins Trustmark Board
World Kitchen North America president and chief innovation officer Kristine Malkoski will be joining the board of directors of Trustmark…