ATLANTA-Tickets are still available for the Party On Peachtree, the first-ever Gift for Life (GFL) and the Young Gift Executives (YGE) event during next week’s Atlanta Market, set for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. The inaugural event is expected to pull in nearly 2,000 people. Hosted by AmericasMart and sponsor Poo-Pourri, the event will benefit GFL … More »
NEW YORK-The deals last week at Fred Meyer stores included three 50-percent-off deals: the Elite Countertop Kettle Popcorn Maker at $44.99, the Black & Decker 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker at $19.99 and the Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven at $19.99. Shoppers who bought a Keurig 2.0 Brewing System were also entitled to get $25 back on their … More »
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-The winter edition of NY Now will have a strong international flavor, according to show owner and organizer Emerald Expositions. More than 400 international companies and 55 countries will be represented at the show, which takes place Jan. 31-Feb. 4 in New York. “The extensive representation of companies from around the globe points … More »
OAK BROOK, Ill.-Taylor Precision Products, marketer of a wide range of branded consumer housewares products, has acquired The Chef’n Corporation, a designer of housewares goods. Chef’n, based in Seattle, is Taylor’s third acquisition since the June 2012 acquisition of Taylor by Centre Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. “We are extremely excited to be … More »
CLEVELAND-Stacey Reid has joined bakeware company G&S Metal Products in the newly created position of director of business development. Reid’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, developing new products and opening additional channels of distribution. She will report to Bob Greenberger, senior executive vice president. Reid most recently served as vice president, sales … More »
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C.–Kurt Zanner is retiring as vice president of sales and marketing at Vacu Vin, effective today. Zanner, a 30-year veteran of the housewares industry, has been on the executive team of several companies, including International Innovation Co North America, of which Vacu Vin is a brand; Kai USA; Kitchen Art and Lamson & … More »
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.–Increased consumer demand and positive November sales of housewares may help offset earlier, lackluster sales in the category this year, according to The NPD Group. November 2014 unit sales and dollar sales were both up 3 percent compared to last year, the market research firm said. The preponderance of deals, coupled with the … More »
NEW YORK-At Best Buy, shoppers could enjoy $10 savings on a number of Nostalgia Electrics items, including the Hard Candy Cotton Candy Maker ($39.99), the Retro Kettle Popcorn Maker ($69.99) and the Retro Series Hot Air Popcorn Maker ($29.99). Shoppers could also save $20 on the Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet 7-Speed Blender at $79.99. The $99.99 … More »
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