The July 17 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® features the 18th annual Impact Merchants special report. Housewares suppliers, representing the categories that HomeWorld covers, once again were asked to nominate buyers and merchandisers believed to have made a significant impact during the past year.
Thermos LLC has acquired Lifefactory, Inc., a privately held housewares company known for its reusable glass beverage and food storage products.
Bormioli Luigi S.p.A., parent company of Luigi Bormioli glassware, has partnered with Triton to purchase the pharma and tableware business divisions of the Bormioli Rocco group from current owner Vision Capital.
Oxo has expanded its Good Grips GreenSaver line with an herb keeper and a crisper insert. The line is designed to keep produce fresher for longer in the fridge, noted the company.
PackIt has debuted a new freezable Bento Box set, complete with a reusable three-compartment container.
Libbey Inc. reported preliminary financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2017, pointing to market pressures and investments impacting a decline in sales and a net loss.
Newell Brands has released the latest introductions of Ball home canning products in time for the 2017 canning season.
Newell Brands has completed two transactions in the storage and organization segment, including the sale of its Rubbermaid consumer storage container business.
Newell Brands rolled out its Rubbermaid Balance Meal Kit containers at Kroger, Amazon, Fred Meyer and other retailers, last month.
TarHong expanded its Zakarian Pro for Home line of refrigerator storage container systems at the International Home + Housewares Show.
