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Specialty Japanese Barware and Kitchenware Store Opens in Oakland
Two female entrepreneurs have opened a new store called Umami Mart, focused exclusively on Japanese bar and kitchenware products. Friends since college, Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano (pictured right) opened the store in Oakland’s historical district after operating a blog and online business selling Japanese wares and offering Japanese cooking and cocktail tips from contributors worldwide.“We have the cocktail guide, we have a beer guide, we have a shochu guide. We also have a writer who writes often about sake,” Kumano told the Oakland North newspaper. “Beverages are the start of your meal,” she said. In 2010, the business partners ... |
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Three Companies Win Summer 2012 Eco Choice Awards
Three companies – Iskin, Are You? and Box Play for Kids – have been named winners of the sixth semi-annual Eco Choice Awards recognizing the most innovative and environmentally responsible gift, home and lifestyle products at the summer 2012 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), hosted this week.For the first time, voting took place online for the Eco Choice Awards, co-sponsored by NYIGF and GREENRetailer magazine. According to Christian Falkenberg, NYIGF director and GLM vice president, “The competition’s first ever online balloting was very well-received and a record number of votes were cast. From among 24 finalists, the three winning ... |
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Rosanna Inc. Partners with Tri-Coastal Design
Rosanna Inc. is partnering with Tri-Coastal Design, whereby Rosanna will license its designs to Tri-Coastal, which will introduce a brand-new product line to the market.Product developed by Tri-Coastal Design will be sold around the world, according to a joint company statement. The companies did not disclose any specifics about the new product line.Tri-Coastal Design is a leader in high-quality fashionable products, founded in 1990 as a giftware company specializing in decorative storage boxes. The company has expanded its product offering to include stationery, travel mugs, insulated cups, bath and body products, and fashion accessories.Rosanna Inc. designs tableware rooted in tradition ... |
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The Next Big Give Contest Open for Nominations
Dallas Market Center has launched the third annual The Next Big Give contest, a national search for specialty retailers that give back to their communities through volunteering, fundraising or donation of goods. “We’re truly inspired by retailers serving in their communities,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “We look forward to hearing even more stories of good works and kindness.” Ten finalists will be announced on Jan. 8, 2013, and two winners will be named on Feb. 14, 2013. The winners will receive a complimentary trip to March Market in Dallas (March 21-24, 2013), including round-trip airfare from anywhere in ... |
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Mayorga Coffee Ranked Among Top Hispanic Businesses
Mayorga Coffee LLC has once again been listed in Hispanic Business magazine’s prestigious Top 500 Hispanic-owned companies. Mayorga Coffee’s multiyear presence on this list comes on the heels of continuing expansion with national grocery and foodservice companies, as well as specialty grocers and coffee shops throughout the East Coast. “Being on this list is always an honor,” stated Martin Mayorga, president and founder of Mayorga Coffee, which is based in Rockville, Md. “We put so much passion into our relationships, our products and our common love for what we do,” he continued, “the top-line revenue is only one measurement of our ... |
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El’s Kitchen Leases Space for Gluten-Free Bakery
El’s Kitchen, manufacturer of gluten-free snacks, has recently signed a lease on a 3,000-square-foot space in Stratford, Conn. The company’s current production is mostly outsourced because of existing space limitations. Building a new kitchen will allow the company to bring all of its snack manufacturing, warehousing and office functions under one roof, streamlining production and cutting costs. The space is undergoing extensive construction to cater to the requirements of El’s Kitchen, and new automated equipment is being delivered that will help the company meet increasing demand for its Medleys Gluten Free Snack Mix. According to Eleanor “El” Smith, the company’s ... |
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Cupcake Café Crumbs Teams with Starbucks
Crumbs Bake Shop Inc., the nation’s largest specialty cupcake retailer, has entered into an agreement with Starbucks Corp. to bring the full complement of Starbucks’ brewed coffees, teas and espresso-based drinks to all Crumbs locations. “Starbucks coffee is perfectly suited for Crumbs cupcakes,” said Julian R. Geiger, president and CEO of Crumbs Bake Shop, which is based in New York. “We believe that the availability of Starbucks drinks in our stores will greatly enhance the Crumbs experience for our customers and significantly increase our beverage business. As our beverage business increases, we also expect to see an increase in the ... |
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Housewares Design Awards Call for 2013 Entries
The call for entries has begun for the 10th Annual Housewares Design Awards, which will be presented during a special gala, Jan. 29, 2013, at the New York Marriott. Awards will go to 12 Best in Category winners, three Best of the Best winners and the Green House Award recipient for eco-responsible design innovation. “The Housewares Design Awards is proud to have been a catalyst the past 10 years for recognizing and raising awareness of the compelling housewares innovation that fuels this business,” said Peter Giannetti, editor-in-chief of HomeWorld Business. “The theme of this year’s special anniversary Housewares Design Awards ... |
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EveryWare Combines Oneida, Anchor Hocking Operations
EveryWare Global Inc., Lancaster, Ohio, is a newly formed global company featuring a portfolio of leading brands focused on the foodservice supply and consumer tabletop industries. With Anchor Hocking and Oneida as cornerstones of its offering, EveryWare’s foundation will leverage the strengths of two iconic and trusted brands to serve both the domestic and growing international markets. This newly unified company will also leverage its combined and extensive new product development expertise. “Our product designs will focus on innovative consumer and foodservice solutions following a ‘good, better, best’ strategy, enabling our complete portfolio of multitiered brands to differentiate by channel ... |
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NYIGF Seminars Approved for IDCEC CEU Certification
Three seminars offered at the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) have been approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) as credit-earning in its continuing education program. Each of the following sessions will earn attendees 0.1 CEU credit: “Open House – What’s Hot in Home Design?” on Aug. 19; “Color Trends and Practical Applications” on Aug. 20; and “Double Dossier: Fashion Designers on Home. Home Design Redefined” on Aug. 21.“Education is a major part of NYIGF, and there’s a full slate of seminars scheduled for market week,” said Christian Falkenberg, NYIGF director and GLM ... |
