Rabbit, a division of Filament Brands, is introducing its new Suction Stones, which are designed to chill beverages such as whiskey or white wine without dilution.
HomeWorld Business
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several discussions with my friends on the PR side of the world regarding what feels like a decrease in marketing efforts across the housewares industry.
At the company’s annual meeting today, June 29, Bed Bath & Beyond executives emphasized the company’s commitment to develop omnichannel capacities to meet its goals of being the consumers’ expert advisor on the home as they go through their various life phases and “heart-felt” life events.
J.K. Adams has partnered with Laura Zindel Design to open a new, combined showroom at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Both of these southern Vermont companies are presenting new handcrafted collections at the market.
S’well and Lilly Pulitzer, an American resort wear brand, have debuted a new limited edition collection, featuring S’well’s signature bottle shape with iconic Lilly Pulitzer prints.
Kohl’s is hiring for seasonal back-to-school, fall and holiday jobs.
For the first quarter, Bed Bath & Beyond saw comps slip along with earnings as the company continues to invest in information technology and other store initiatives.
Meyer’s Anolon cookware brand is aiming to help consumers have less stress around the preparation of weeknight meals. The company has launched two new Anolon Advanced meal sets, including a 4-piece weeknight dinner set and a two-step meal set.
The Las Vegas Market will be bringing artisan exhibitors to the summer edition of the market, running July 29 to August 2, through the Aid For Artisans initiative to expand its handmade product mix.
In an effort to tap into the growing opportunity within the melamine dinnerware segment, Gibson Overseas has introduced new tropical-inspired melamine dinnerware designs.
Ross Dress for Less will open a new namesake store in Maricopa, AZ, and a new DD’s Discount store in Odessa, TX.
Amazon.com has launched its Back to School and Off to College stores to provide parents, students and educators classroom supplies and dorm room essentials.
Harold Import Co. has expanded its licensed Fante’s Italian Home Cooking collection of kitchenware with the new Cousin Monica’s Garlic Peeler.
Consumer confidence declined slightly in June as the long-term outlook grew a bit cloudier.
Wilshire Industries has won the Chairman’s Choice Award at the 2018 General Merchandise Conference (GMDC) for its line of Island Bamboo Pakka kitchenware. The event was recently held in Orlando, FL.
iRobot Corp. asserted that its patent infringement suits have been found valid by an International Trade Commission investigation.
HiMirror has launched a connected mini mirror. Similar to its counterparts, the HiMirror Mini offers in-depth skin care analysis based on the evolution of the skin, weather conditions and more, the company said.
Progressive International has readied its Deviled Egg Carrier for shipping. The carrier is designed to hold 24 deviled eggs.
The home fragrances market in the U.S. outpaced the previous year’s growth through 2017, with Internet sales playing an important role in the market’s performance, according to Kline’s “Home Fragrances: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities” report.
Jeff Reigle, president and CEO of Regal Ware, has been inducted into the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Hall Of Fame.