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Ankarsrum® Reports Record US Sales For Assistent Original® Stand Mixer
SMÅLAND, SWEDEN — Ankarsum®, makers of the Assistent Original®, the aspirational choice in stand mixers, reports record US sales for 2020, with a projected 52% increase over the prior year. The company is increasing production at its factory in Sweden to meet increasing demand. The Ankarsrum Assistent Original has a unique design for better kneading, with a rotating bowl instead of something rotating in a bowl to simulate kneading by hand. Made in Sweden, this premium model is designed for whisking, mixing, kneading, pasta making, blending, pressing, grinding, shredding, sausage stuffing and straining, with a variety of attachments for additional functions. “We expected strong sales this year as US consumers learned more about our superior design, ... |
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IMC Announces Date Changes For Las Vegas Market Winter And Summer 2021 Editions
ATLANTA / LAS VEGAS / HIGH POINT, N.C. – (December 15, 2020) – Capitalizing on a recent shift in timing of home furnishings industry markets, and in concert with ongoing travel and government restrictions in the western United States, International Market Centers (IMC) has rescheduled the winter and summer editions of the Las Vegas Market — originally planned in January and July — to run April 11-15, 2021, and August 22-26, 2021. IMC’s 2021 markets in Atlanta for Gift & Home and Apparel will run as scheduled. “We have opted to postpone the winter Las Vegas Market in connection with Governor ... |
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Red Dot is Giving Away 50 Free Entries to the Product Design Competition
On 2 December 2020, Red Dot will be focusing on promoting young talent. That date marks Young Professionals Application Day, when 50 free entries will be up for grabs for the Red Dot Award: Product Design. Only young designers who have graduated within the past five years can take part in the draw. The products of the young professionals who win the free entries will be assessed by an international jury in March. If they win an award, their makers will benefit from valuable communication measures that are likewise free of charge and that will raise their profile on the international market. A successful start ... |
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Boston Children's Museum Announces Stonewall Kitchen Will Open a New Company Store and Café in the Museum's Building
BOSTON, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has announced that leading specialty foods and home goods producer, Stonewall Kitchen, will open a new Company Store and PB & J Café in the Museum's building at 308 Congress Street. The 3,000 square foot store/cafe will feature a curated assortment of premium specialty foods and high-quality home goods, as well as delicious grab and go offerings from the café. Stonewall Kitchen is a leading specialty food producer headquartered in York, Maine. They produce premium specialty foods with innovative flavor combinations, like Truffle Aioli or Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce but are most ... |
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Atlanta Next Inspires Atlanta Market Gift Updates
ATLANTA – November 20, 2020 – Atlanta Market continues to refine and remerchandise its gift collection in the lead up to its Winter 2021 staging with three new showrooms and 27 expanded and relocated showrooms opening since its last winter event. Complementing these updates is nearly 100 showrooms, which have recommitted to the market with lease extensions. Together these brands will present a vibrant and intuitive marketplace January 12-19, 2021. “Gift brands are committed to Atlanta Market,” notes Scott Eckman, International Market Centers chief revenue officer. “They know that this market is the place to reach East Coast retailers, so they are ... |
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At-Home Living Will Drive 15% Growth in U.S. Appliance and Housewares Sales This Holiday, Reports NPD
Port Washington, NY, November 19, 2020 – U.S. sales of home products hit historic highs while much of the country was mandated to shelter-at-home, and as consumers continue to spend more time working, learning, and other aspects of living at home, sales are expected to continue to outpace 2019 results through this holiday season. The NPD Group’s Future of Home report predicts 15% year-over-year dollar growth for the industry during the fourth quarter of 2020. “This year the holidays will be as much, if not more, about the time we spend at home than the time we spend with others,” said Joe Derochowski, home industry advisor at ... |
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ISM and ProSweets Cologne Cancelled in 2021 Due to the Pandemic
Two weeks ago, Koelnmesse, the top associations of the German sweets and snacks industry as well as important industry representatives were still confident that they would be able to stage both ISM and ProSweets Cologne 2021. However, the continuously growing number of infections and the related lockdowns as well as the travel restrictions in the international environment are now forcing Koelnmesse to call off the hybrid editions of ISM and ProSweets Cologne planned from 31.01.-03.02.2021. Koelnmesse has taken this decision in close collaboration with the industry sponsors of both trade fairs. "We deeply regret this of course. We were well-aligned ... |
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DKB Announces Appointment of Rene Stutz to Group CEO DKB Household
Dear Partners, Diethelm Keller Group is pleased to announce that Rene Stutz was appointed as Group CEO DKB Household effective June 2020. Rene succeeds Will Symonds, who resigned from DKB Household USA and left the business to pursue other business interests. Rene joined the company in February in the capacity of Managing Director DKB Household UK. He has considerable experience within the housewares industry globally, including holding executive leadership positions as CEO Victorinox Swiss Army, President of Wusthof-Trident of America Inc and CEO AllClad/Spring Switzerland. His extensive industry knowledge will help shape the strategic direction of the business moving forward. ... |
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Heather Iafrate of Norseland Inc. Named to IDDBA 2020-21 Board of Directors
DARIEN, Conn., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has elected Heather Iafrate, General Manager, Marketing of Norseland Inc. to the 2020-21 IDDBA Board of Directors. She will serve a three-year term alongside other industry leaders. In addition to now serving on the IDDBA Board of Directors, Heather serves on multiple IDDBA advisory committees, including Events, Next Generation, What's in Store Live and Market Research. IDDBA provides its members with opportunities for professional dialogue, education, exchange of industry data and selling opportunities. Heather is the General Manager of Marketing at Norseland, Inc. managing partner brands and new business ... |
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The Growing GC Buying Group Announces Valuable Additions to the Team
DALLAS, November 18, 2020 – New programs and opportunities have led GC Buying Group to strengthen the GC team in order to expand support for Store and Vendor Members. Industry veteran Ethan Hamme has joined GC to oversee the newly opened Dallas Market Center showroom and to serve as liaison between the DMC and GC. “Ethan has a diverse background that extends from tabletop and gift to home and housewares, making him the ideal choice for working alongside GC vendors and retailers,” stated Janis Johnson, president and founder of GC Buying Group/Gourmet Catalog. “Ethan’s immediate responsibilities will range from developing ... |
