Tervis has inked a licensing deal with “Seinfeld,” that provides the company access to the television show’s signature faux holiday, “Festivus,” which will be featured on new tumblers and mugs during the upcoming fall New York Tabletop Market.
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Gaia Group will present new tabletop collections at the fall New York Tabletop Market.
Target Corp. has formed an exclusive partnership with Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand founded by HGTV hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines, which will include home and lifestyle merchandise.
Luigi Bormioli will debut a new capacity wine glass to its Aero collection at the New York Tabletop Market, which will be held from October 17 to 20.
Homer Laughlin China is retiring two Fiesta colors: Tangerine and Claret. Fiesta will add a new color to its palette, which will be unveiled on January 9, 2018, on the first day of the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
Lifetime Brands has acquired the business and assets of Fitz and Floyd. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
ThermoServ has acquired United States Dinnerware Inc.’s commercial melamine tableware brand, Prolon.
Hydaway has debuted a line of portable, collapsible water bottles for kids.
In preparation for the “Justice League” movie hitting theaters on November 17, Zak Designs is launching a new line of mealtime and on-the-go tableware featuring the heroes of the Justice League.
The summer edition of NY Now allowed vendors to showcase giftable tabletop and home goods for the holiday season.
NY Now has recognized the Ripple Menorah from Alex Marshall Studio as the Best Exclusive Launch award at the summer market. The show also revealed the Eco Choice and Accent On Design winners.
S’well is moving beyond bottles, debuting its first beverage containers, the S’well Traveler and S’well Tumbler. The containers are being featured at NY Now.
Rolf Glass has added the Classic Copper Mug to its product assortment, which can be custom monogrammed.
World Kitchen has appointed Kenneth Wilkes as president and CEO, effective immediately, and MaryKay Kopf as chief marketing officer, effective January 1, 2018. Wilkes succeeds Carl Warschausky, who is retiring. Both Wilkes and Kopf currently serve on the World Kitchen board of directors.
Gululu is launching a 3D interactive kids water bottle which aims to encourage and educate children’s healthy water drinking habits.
The August 14 edition of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® revealed the 12th annual “Players,” people to watch in housewares during the next 12 months.
Zak Designs has appointed Melissa Kuntzmann as director of human resources.
Jaana Tuominen, the new president and CEO of Fiskars Corporation, will assume her duties on October 9.
Covo Drinkware has entered the branded retail market with its thermal insulated beverageware, debuting a personalization program called Sign-It.
Laurie Burns, director of Forty One Madison and svp/Rudin Management Co., Inc., is stepping down from her position, to pursue new career opportunities.