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Nora Fleming Takes A Bold Stand on Small Business Saturday
(Addison, IL) – November 25, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move to celebrate Small Business Saturday, nora fleming, the family-owned brand known for its interchangeable serveware, is taking a bold stand to support its network of over 1,800 independent retailers nationwide. For the first time in its 20-year history, the company is temporarily closing its online store for one day only on Saturday, November 30, to encourage shoppers to visit local stores and shop small. The move underscores nora fleming’s unwavering commitment to its retail partners. Since its inception, the brand has prioritized relationships with independent stores, choosing not to sell ... |
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GC Buying Group Preps for 2025 GCX Member Conference in Atlanta
Dallas, November 20– GC Buying Group is preparing for the 22nd annual GCX: Start the Year Member Conference scheduled for the Atlanta Market, January 15-17, in conjunction with the Atlanta Winter Market. The Store Meeting on Wednesday will feature six Training Pods for small group access to leading brands, focused on selling and using featured products. Discussion topics during the day will allow store owners and buyers to share ideas and learn from each other about better ways of running their business and maintaining profitability. Dan Holman, CEO of Toronto-based Canadian Retail Solutions, serving North America, will walk retailers through ... |
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Mifroma Shines at the International World Cheese Awards
URSY, November 18th, 2024 – Mifroma, a leading name in the Swiss Cheese industry, is pleased to announce its success at the International World Cheese Awards. They have been awarded 11 medals comprising 2 super gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals in the competition. In addition, their Alpenhorn cheese was ranked among the top 4 cheeses, achieving the 2ndhighest score. Held Annually, this premier global competition brings together top-tier cheese producers and experts from across the globe. The 2024 event took place in Viseu, Portugal, attracting participants from over 40 countries. This year, an esteemed panel of 240 judges meticulously evaluated 4, 786 ... |
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Ambiente 2025 Enhances The Hospitality Program
Frankfurt am Main, 19 November 2024. Ambiente 2025 is further expanding the growth area of hospitality and emphasizing its design expertise with special presentations such as The Lounge. For the upcoming edition, the leading international trade fair for consumer goods is reorganizing its offering for commercial bulk buyers in the hospitality industry and augmenting its portfolio under the special interest Hospitality. The fringe program, with the Hospitality Academy, Hotelier Day and themed tours, is enhancing the range with inspiration and information. Ambiente is the quintessential go-to place for business success for hospitality professionals, real estate developers and furnishers: exhibitors from all relevant ... |
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Koelnmesse joins the German Association for Alternative Sources of Protein
Koelnmesse GmbH, organiser of the leading global trade fairs in the food section, Anuga, and in the food technology section, Anuga FoodTec, has joined the German Association for Alternative Sources of Protein (BALPro). With this step Anuga and Anuga FoodTec are actively asserting themselves for the promotion and further development of alternative sources of protein and are pushing the sustainable transformation of the food industry forward. Through their membership in BALPro, Anuga and Anuga FoodTec are increasing their support for companies and players, who aim to shape the future of food with innovative concepts. Impulses for the food transformationAs the leading ... |
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Just Got 2 Have It! Debuts New Atlanta Showroom in January 2025
ATLANTA – October 24, 2024– National leader in the gift and home decor industry, Just Got 2 Have It!, is thrilled to announce a significant expansion and relocation within AmericasMart Atlanta. Just Got 2 Have It!’s Gift and Lifestyle divisions will finally come together on the 17th floor of Building 2 in adjacent spaces, creating a more cohesive and collaborative environment. Just Got 2 Have It worked with Terence Morris, Senior Vice President, Leasing – Gift at ANDMORE to achieve this move. He commented “ANDMORE is extremely excited about the Just Got 2 Have It relocation and expansion in Atlanta. ... |
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The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance Looks to the Future Following Insightful Fall Member Meeting
Bradley Beach, NJ- The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA) recently concluded its 102nd Annual Fall Member Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, from September 25-26, 2024. The event, themed "Committees In Action," brought together industry professionals for a series of productive discussions, networking opportunities, and insightful presentations. The event featured several highlights: Committee meetings centered around the Alliance's four pillars: Engineering, Engagement, Education, and Expertise Market insights and member messages presented by CBA President Mike Otterman A presentation on 2025+ color and design trends by Vanessa Peterson, trend forecaster and global color styling lead for PPG Legislative updates affecting the cookware and ... |
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Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel Releases 2025 Food And Beverage Trends
New York, NY (November 1, 2024) The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has provided a sneak peek at the future of food, releasing their predictions for the top 2025 food and beverage trends. Comprising 20 experts from diverse segments of the culinary world, the SFA Trendspotters track emerging specialty food and beverage products in their own work and at the bi-annual SFA Fancy Food Shows, thereby getting an early look at the flavors, formats, and ideas that will hit mainstream retailers and restaurants sooner than later. “The specialty food market is uniquely powerful at pointing the way forward for the ... |
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Schuman Cheese Acquires Trugman-Nash, Expanding Its Premium Cheese Portfolio with Renowned Brands
Fairfield, NJ, 10/31/2024 - Schuman Cheese, a family-owned business with a rich heritage spanning over 75 years, is proud to announce the acquisition of Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy, Inc., welcoming a range of high-quality cheddar offerings to its portfolio. This acquisition includes the ownership of Old Croc, the U.S. market leader for Australian cheddar, and exclusive U.S. distribution rights for renowned Organic Herd British cheddar brands produced by the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative. “We’re excited to bring these outstanding Trugman-Nash brands into the Schuman Cheese family,” said Ian Schuman, Import Business Manager of Schuman Cheese. “This acquisition strengthens our position in ... |
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Ivystone Acquires OneCoast
November 4, 2024, Atlanta, GA- OneCoast, a leader in national sales and marketing for the gift and home industry, is excited to announce a strategic change of ownership. Ivystone Group has acquired OneCoast as of October 31st, fulfilling a strategic mission of both companies to continue to offer progressive representation solutions to vendors and elevate service to its customers. “It has been an honor to have been part of OneCoast for the last 21 years and to have led OneCoast for the last 15 years,” said outgoing OneCoast CEO John Keiser. “And I am truly excited about the next chapter for OneCoast, ... |
