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The Legacy Companies Announces Acquisition of Kalorik Product Lines
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Legacy Companies, a global leader in premium kitchen and food service equipment, announces today that it has acquired the electric kitchen countertop appliance product line and the non-electric kitchen smallwares and utensils product line of Team International Group of America, Inc. d/b/a Kalorik. Terms of the asset purchase transaction were not disclosed. The Kalorik brand is a strong complement to the existing umbrella of Legacy brands, bringing top-notch innovation and style at affordable prices. As it continues to focus on consumer innovation, the deal expands the breadth of Legacy's brands in ... |
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Las Vegas Market Opens Concert Ticket Giveaway for U2 at the Sphere
LAS VEGAS, NV – January 5, 2023 – Las Vegas Market is offering pre-registered buyers an “Only in Las Vegas” opportunity to win tickets to see U2 at the Sphere on Saturday, January 27, the day before the winter buying event, January 28-February 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. To be eligible to win "U2: UV Achtung Baby” concert tickets, buyers must engage with @LasVegasMarket on Instagram or use the @Market App’s Market Plan feature by January 11, 2024. "Las Vegas entertainment and attractions are unequaled in the U.S., and this promotion allows our market attendees to attend ... |
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Formal Markets & Mon Cheri Academy Announce Year-Long Educational Program For Retailers
ATLANTA, GA – January 2, 2024 – ANDMORE Formal Markets and Mon Cheri Academy have partnered to produce a year-long educational program with in-person courses at two Formal Markets – April 8 in Atlanta and August 10 in Las Vegas – supplemented with monthly virtual sessions, beginning January 15. “Mon Cheri Academy is a definitive authority of education within the bridal, social occasion and formalwear categories,” said Caron Stover, ANDMORE SVP, apparel. “Expanding our existing Formal Markets educational resources with this new year-long program will not only give market attendees the most up-to-date knowledge in the industry, but also will ... |
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Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA) Reflects on a Successful Year of Achievements in 2023
The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA) is pleased to announce the release of its year-end review summarizing the remarkable accomplishments and significant growth achieved throughout 2023. As a vital housewares trade association, the CBA has continued to deliver critical industry resources and setting engineering standards for product and consumer safety. The past year has been marked by exceptional achievements, highlighting the CBA's commitment to building industry excellence through engineering, engagement, education, and expertise. Notably, the CBA experienced a substantial increase in LinkedIn engagement, with a remarkable 70% rise in followers. This growth signifies the industry's recognition of the CBA as ... |
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Gourmet Education, Discovery and Demos at Winter 2024 Atlanta Market
ATLANTA, GA – January 2, 2024 - Atlanta Market offers gourmet product sourcing and category-specific programming this January, complete with live cooking presentations and GCX: Start the Year, a full schedule of events and education presented by GC Buying Group, during the January 16-22, 2024, edition at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Gourmet at Atlanta Market offers an unbeatable array of tabletop, housewares and specialty foods, augmented by three consecutive days of immersion in the JURA Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE? executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “In addition to a breadth and depth of product resources, Atlanta’s continued alliance with ... |
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Viewpoint and Vineyard Brands Join Forces to Produce an Educational Documentary on Sustainable Practices in Winemaking
MIAMI, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viewpoint, the acclaimed documentary platform, announces its collaboration with Vineyard Brands, a leading importer of fine wines, to create an enlightening documentary bringing focus to the evolution of sustainable practices in winemaking. It is undeniable that "Sustainability", "Organic", "Biodynamic", "Natural" are trends in the world wine today and this documentary is exploring what it means and why consumers should care. The documentary is hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid. The documentary will shed light on the critical issues facing by the wine industry and its efforts to transition to more sustainable, organic and biodynamic ... |
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Typhoon Homewares Announces Name Change to The Rayware Group
Typhoon Homewares, a leading player in the housewares and tabletop industries, is excited to announce a significant corporate development. Effective January 2024, Typhoon Homewares will officially change its name to "The Rayware Group". This strategic decision aligns our US identity with our thriving global operations under the name The Rayware Group. The decision to rebrand in the US market comes as part of our commitment to consistency and global recognition. The Rayware Group, our parent company headquartered in the UK, has long been the heart of our international operations. By adopting the name "The Rayware Group", we aim to simplify ... |
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Price Chopper/Market 32 Wins Top Marketer Award From National Association
Schenectady, NY - Price Chopper/Market 32 has been named the Top Marketer by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for its March Frozen Food Month promotion. Presented at the NFRA convention in San Diego, Price Chopper/Market 32 was selected from six Golden Penguin Award winners, comprised of regional and national grocery chains, as the Top Marketer in the Retailer category. During Frozen Food Month, Price Chopper/Market 32 created a multi-faceted marketing and merchandising campaign focused on frozen foods called Frozen Food Frenzy. The omnichannel effort promoted both the trial of new frozen products and freezer loading of favorite ... |
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Registration is Now Open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo
December 13, 2023 – Registration is now open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo taking place in Chicago, USA next April. Expo is North America’s largest B2B event for specialty coffee professionals and will be taking place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 12-14, 2024. Specialty Coffee Expo is the largest specialty coffee event in North America focused on business-to-business relationships, featuring the latest industry products, exciting industry trends, and provides exclusive access to the newest products and companies in coffee. Specialty Coffee Expo 2024 is proudly supported by Portrait Country Guatemalan Coffees and Diamond Sponsor, Sanremo ... |
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Curt Alpeter Named CEO of the Grafton Village Cheese Company
Grafton, Vermont (December 7, 2023): - The Grafton Village Cheese Company, a subsidiary of the Windham Foundation, announces that Curt Alpeter has stepped into the position of CEO. He is leading the historic and award-winning handmade cheese business, including operations, retail, and wholesale distribution. "Curt brings a wealth of specialty food knowledge and 33 years of experience building Vermont companies. He is passionate about promoting Vermont’s agrarian economy, land stewardship, and specialty cheese making," says Windham Foundation Board of Trustees Chair, Bill Bruett. "His background and experience fit with the Windham Foundation's mission of enhancing Vermont's rural economy - especially ... |
