Time to Party


3 Wed, 10/10/2012 - 4:11pm

As the race to the White House heats up, people can show their support with an array of party products for the home. Whether they are person-specific, party-specific or more generally based on the American flag and colors, these items cover both sides of the aisle.—Andrea Lillo

 

Paragon
The Allegiance textured plaque from Paragon allows you to display the stars and stripes indoors or out. It measures 29 by 41 inches. paragonpg.com

Der Küchen Laden’s Jerry Hughes Passes Away


3 Wed, 07/11/2012 - 11:53am

DALLAS-Jerry Hughes, co-owner of Der Küchen Laden in Fredericksburg, TX and a long-time member of Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group, passed away on June 11.  He was 61.

Hughes and his wife Penny purchased Der Küchen Laden in 1993 from Jan and Lou Buehn, who opened the store in 1979. Before purchasing Der Küchen Laden, Hughes worked in a number of other career fields including retail, the oil business, and was a bank examiner for four years. 

Ambiente Report: Bright Future In Frankfurt


3 Mon, 03/08/2010 - 7:01am

The Ambiente trade fair, which wrapped up in Frankfurt, Germany, last month, made one thing clear: tabletop and housewares companies have made significant investment in the business and are positive about future prospects.