Katrina Helmkamp, Lenox Corporation
The August 14 edition of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® revealed the 12th annual “Players,” people to watch in housewares during the next 12 months.
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Zak Designs Names Kuntzmann Human Resources Director
Zak Designs has appointed Melissa Kuntzmann as director of human resources.
Tuominen To Take Helm Of Fiskars Corporation In October
Jaana Tuominen, the new president and CEO of Fiskars Corporation, will assume her duties on October 9.
Covo Drinkware Debuts Sign-It Cups
Covo Drinkware has entered the branded retail market with its thermal insulated beverageware, debuting a personalization program called Sign-It.
Burns To Leave Forty One Madison Post
Laurie Burns, director of Forty One Madison and svp/Rudin Management Co., Inc., is stepping down from her position, to pursue new career opportunities.
Lifetime Brands Q2 Sales Dip Slightly
Lifetime Brands reported that its second quarter net sales were down slightly, although the company continued to grow its e-commerce business.
Las Vegas Market’s Housewares C11 Showrooms Building Momentum
Housewares vendors at the summer Las Vegas Market reported active order writing by independent housewares and gift retailers seeking to round out their holiday assortments.
Irish Design Featured In NY Now’s Accent On Design
Seven Irish design and craft brands were selected by jury to participate in NY Now’s Accent on Design section in a booth designated Design Ireland, coordinated by The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland.
Fiskars Sees Net Sales Dip In Second Quarter
Fiskars Corporation’s overall net sales dipped in the second quarter, as the company pointed to headwinds in the U.S. market.
Libbey Reports Soft Sales In Q2
Libbey Inc. reported soft retail sales for its second quarter as it continued to gear up strategic pricing and product initiatives for the second half of the year.