Gourmet Insider recently conducted an exclusive Retailer Roundtable at the Gourmet Housewares Show in San Francisco. Retailers on hand to discuss the power of promotion to drive business in a recessionary economy, also shared their one-on-one thoughts on several key subjects. Their insights are included here. Sponsored by Zak Designs, Scanpan, Breville, Regal Ware, Bonjour, The Gourmet Housewares Show and HomeWorld Business. Participants included Stephen Havlek, Sign of the Bear; Rita Burns, Tess’ Kitchen Store; Mary Moore, The Cook’s Warehouse; Holly Mangelsen, Acorn Pantry; Jay Bushman, Nothing To It!; and Dean Eaton, Your Kitchen Store.