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.
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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.
In an effort to tap into the growing opportunity within the melamine dinnerware segment, Gibson Overseas has introduced new tropical-inspired melamine dinnerware designs.
Napa Valley vintners KR Rombauer III, of Rombauer Vineyards, and Erik Nickel, of Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, En Route and Bella Union, have acquired a majority interest in Govino, the “go anywhere” wine glass, and will join its original creator and founder Joseph Perrulli in partnership.
Precision Products’ Freeheart brand has launched the Muddy Girl licensed collection of drinkware from Moonshine Camo during the Dallas Market.
Aquio has entered the hydration market with a line of double-wall stainless steel hydration bottles that feature an integrated, modular waterproof Bluetooth speaker powered by iHome.
Growing its gourmet resources, the Las Vegas Market is bringing in more than 750 gourmet housewares, tabletop and specialty food resources to permanent showrooms and temporary exhibition space during the summer market, which is set to take place July 29 to August 2.
Tervis has named Hosana Fieber to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Katrina Helmkamp, CEO of Lenox, has left the position to pursue a role elsewhere. Realogy Holdings Corp., a full-service residential real estate services company, announced Helmkamp’s appointment to the role of CEO of Cartus Corporation, its relocation services subsidiary.
Rosanna is heading back to its tabletop roots with the launch of several dinnerware collections for the fall and winter season.
Alessi is expanding its partnership with (Red) to raise money and awareness for the Global Fund to fight AIDS with an updated (Product) Red Special Edition Collection that includes the Anna G and Alessandro M corkscrews and the Cohndom Box.
Fiskars has appointed Tuomas Hyyryläinen as chief growth officer and member of the company’s leadership team effective September 1, 2018. He will report to Fiskars president and CEO, Jaana Tuominen.
Ronald Shiftan, Lifetime Brands’ vice chairman and COO, has announced his retirement effective December 31.
Zak Designs has launched two kid-sized water bottle sets that are each available in three different versions.
Tossware has introduced 4-ounce sampler-sized lidded containers, which can be used to hold beverages or snacks on-the-go.
Target is launching a new home brand, called Made By Design.
Kate Spade, iconic fashion designer, was found dead in her New York City apartment this morning, June 5, of apparent suicide, according to multiple reports.
Williams Sonoma and Le Creuset are teaming on an eight-city dinner series that, according to the retailer, will celebrate the vibrant colors of the well-known housewares brand.
Evine narrowed its net loss and home categories helped propel sales in a productive first quarter.
Zak Designs has launched a new line of licensed mealtime products featuring Hatchimals, the robotic children’s toys.