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Atlanta Market Exceeds GC Buying Group Expectations at 20th Annual Member Conference
Dallas, February 6 – GC Buying Group Members held the 20th annual Start the Year Member Conference at Atlanta Market on January 11 and 12. Eighty-seven vendors and 180 buyers assembled for two days of informative education and a dynamic vendor showcase & expo. “Store and vendor energy was at a pre-pandemic high at the Atlanta events with an overwhelmingly positive vibe,” confirmed Janis Johnson, president and founder of Gourmet Catalog/GC Buying Group. “From education to product previews, all store and vendor members were equally engaged in learning, networking and becoming reacquainted with the missing buzz and excitement of market,” ... |
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Major Attendance Growth at Las Vegas Market in Winter 2023
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (February 3, 2023) – Throngs of optimistic retailers, designers and specifiers gathered for Las Vegas Market’s first market of 2023 to place orders for new products, explore new technologies and embark on new opportunities. A 25% year-over-year increase in attendance combined with a wealth of new introductions created an unmistakable energy throughout the market’s 1,000 gift, home décor and furniture permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, January 29- February 2, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “The unbridled optimism of buyers and suppliers at Las Vegas Market was reminiscent of pre-pandemic market conditions and is a ... |
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Chantal, the First Woman-Owned Cookware Company in the U.S., Acquired by J.A.M. Enterprises
HOUSTON – February 6, 2023 – Lori Carriello’s J.A.M. Enterprises is thrilled to announce it has acquired 51-year-old cookware company Chantal. “I want to honor Chantal’s founder, the remarkable Heida Thurlow, and continue her legacy of designing high-end and uniquely designed cookware by artisan craftsmen and women,” Lori said following the purchase. New to the housewares trade, Lori has experience in the consumer products industry. She recently oversaw the United States’ builder and kitchen retail divisions of Miele, the German appliance company. Lori said she plans to open new markets and create new products for Chantal. “We will be working ... |
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Leading Producer Of Quality Italian Cheeses Invests In US Market With Integrated Communications Campaign
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monti Trentini, a family run business located in the Trentino region of Italy with a long cheesemaking tradition, has chosen Colangelo & Partners, a fine food & wine-focused integrated communications agency, to increase awareness of Monti Trentini and their cheeses, and execute a comprehensive communications strategy in 2023. The campaign will focus on educating and engaging trade and HORECA audiences as well as new and current consumers through strategic media relations, social media, events and brand partnerships. "We're excited to partner with Colangelo & Partners to promote our 'cheeses from the mountain' and ... |
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Maison&Objet Paris closes its winter edition with growing attendance
Deal done ! : Maison&Objet Paris closes its winter edition with growing attendance, mainly resulting from the strong international audience, confirming the essential role of this media milestone for decoration, design and lifestyle professionals. As well as an acceleration of the implementation of the Maison&Objet’s strategy through launching new digital services that bring an omnichannel solution to support the whole decoration, design and lifestyle community in growing its business at every stage of development. Despite the widespread transport strikes and an uncertain economic climate, the Maison&Objet Paris trade show, which took place from January 19 to 23 at the Parc ... |
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Far Niente Wine Estates Announces New Director of Facilities Operations
OAKVILLE, Calif., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Consistently recognized for its benchmark wines and luxury hospitality, Napa Valley's Far Niente Wine Estates is excited to announce that Ben Richards is joining its growing team as Director of Facilities Operations. Ben brings over 25 years of expertise in hospitality, facilities operations, project management, and environmental stewardship across multiple industries to Far Niente Wine Estates as the renowned producer continues to expand its family of wineries. "We are thrilled to have Ben join our dedicated and talented team as we develop and grow our brands, ensuring that Far Niente Wine Estates will ... |
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Polestar is the first official Mobility Partner of Ambiente
Frankfurt am Main, January 2023. Experience pioneering e-mobility at Ambiente: The Swedish manufacturer of electric performance vehicles Polestar is the mobility partner of Ambiente. At the leading international consumer goods trade fair, the electric car brand will present the innovative Polestar Precept concept car and offer visitors test drives of the fully electric Polestar 2. At Ambiente, Polestar is honoured with two of the coveted German Design Awards at the opening of the fair. The Swedish company Polestar is the official mobility partner of Ambiente and will be presenting its ultra-modern and environmentally friendly electric vehicles at the world's leading ... |
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Energized Las Vegas Market to Kickoff City-Wide Sourcing Week
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (January 27, 2023) – Las Vegas Market kicks offs the nation’s most comprehensive residential design, construction and furnishings sourcing week with expanded and reimagined furniture, décor and gift resources and some 40+ events at its January 29-Feburary 2, 2023 staging at World Market Center Las Vegas. It is the first of five trade shows – including Design & Construction Week’s (DCW) NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) and The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS); The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES, StonExpo, and TileExpo; and The National Hardware Show (NHS) – that will together attract the nation’s ... |
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Colangelo & Partners Named Agency of Record for Millesima USA
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Millesima USA, the New York City-based, luxury US wine retail and e-commerce arm of Bordeaux-based Millésima, has announced that Colangelo & Partners, a fine wine, spirits, and food-focused integrated communications agency, will be its agency of record to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy in 2023. This partnership will focus on engaging new and current consumers through strategic media relations, events and partnerships, and influencer marketing. "Millésima is built on relationships - both with the estates and wineries we work with and with our clients. The connection with Colangelo & Partners will ... |
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CPG Food & Beverage Industry Veteran Mike Murray Joins Good Karma Foods as Chief Executive Officer
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Good Karma Foods, a leading producer of nourishing plant-based milk and dairy alternatives, today announced that Mike Murray, a values-driven CPG food and beverage industry veteran known for leading high-growth brands, has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The addition of Murray to the Good Karma team coincides with a new round of funding that will accelerate growth for the innovative plant-based brand. Murray joins the Good Karma team with more than 25 years of CPG experience, consistently leading brands that do real good for people, animals and the planet. Most ... |
