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Neiman Marcus and Target Partner on Unprecedented Holiday Gift Collection
An unlikely alliance between premium retailer Neiman Marcus and discounter Target Corp. is expected to yield unique limited-edition designer gifts for the holiday season.The retailers have decided to team up because they’ve discovered their shoppers overlap.“Target and Neiman Marcus are known for charting new terrain, and by joining forces for the holiday season, we’ve set the stage for a redefining moment in retail,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO of Target. “This collaboration is unlike anything Target has done before, and we are confident our guests will be thrilled with this extraordinary collection that features some of America’s most ... |
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Summer Fancy Food Show Contributes to Anti-Hunger Programs
Exhibitors at the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., donated more than 135,000 pounds of specialty chocolate, cheese, olive oil, pasta sauces, meats and produce – enough to fill six tractor-trailers – to the Capital Area Food Bank.The food was collected at the end of the three-day event by 340 volunteers who fanned out across the exhibit halls to gather food from exhibitors from all over the world.In addition to the food donation, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT), the show’s owner, made contributions of $30,000 to World Central Kitchen and DC Central Kitchen, anti-hunger ... |
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The Cook’s Warehouse Hosts Australian Celebrity Chef to Teach Cooking Classes
Australian celebrity Chef Curtis Stone taught two sold-out classes at The Cook’s Warehouse recently in Atlanta. “Chef Stone brought his own Australian personality and sense of fun to 50 students at our East Cobb store and then to 50 more students at our flagship Midtown Atlanta store,” said Mary S. Moore, founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse, operator of four gourmet cookware stores with cooking schools in Atlanta. “We heard glowing reviews from every single ‘student’ at each session in both stores, and we were so very fortunate – and so very thankful – to host him in our cooking ... |
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Historical Culinary Landscape Featured in New NASFT Exhibit
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a comprehensive online exhibit that features the products, people and pioneers responsible for changing American food.The exhibit, “A Visual Feast,” looks at the U.S. food culture from the early 1950s, when Brie and Swiss chocolate were considered exotic, to the culinary reaches of molecular gastronomy and today’s passionate embrace of locally sourced, artisanal products from farmers and food manufacturers who care.Product categories such as cheese, pasta and charcuterie that have changed and matured are among 60 elements presented with photos and commentary. ... |
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Study: Social Media Replaces Mom as Go-To Culinary Resource
Social media and the Internet is where Americans now go to learn to cook, select recipes, plan their meals, purchase their food and share their culinary secrets with others, a dramatic shift from years ago when mom was the go-to culinary resource, according to a new study, "Clicks & Cravings: The Impact of Social Technology on Food Culture." Nearly half of consumers learn about food via social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, and 40 percent learn about food via Web sites, apps or blogs, according to the study jointly developed and conducted by consumer research firm The Hartman ... |
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Learn How to Create Brand Buzz During NYIGF with Gourmet Business Experts
Join executives from Gourmet Business when they share their expertise on social media and brand building during seminars at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) this month. With their fingers firmly on the pulse of business today, Jack Wrigley, director of custom media, will participate in a social media panel discussion, while Brian Igoe, executive vice president of Gourmet Business, will be the main speaker at a seminar on brand building. Igoe (pictured right) presents "Building a Business Through Brand Awareness with Gourmet Business" on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Javits Center, room 1A02-03. The seminar ... |
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Kojava.com Launches Online Gourmet Coffee Marketplace
Kojava.com helps gather a fragmented market of micro coffee roasters to make it simple for coffee lovers to discover some of the best coffees from around the world. In addition to consolidating the micro-roaster market, Kojava also promotes the sale of fair trade, eco-friendly and sustainable coffee. The site makes it simple for coffee roasters to set up an online store, tell their story and sell directly to consumers. In this way, Kojava assists small coffee roasters by giving them greater online exposure at no cost, the company said. By specializing in selling unique and hard-to-find coffees, all under one ... |
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California Gift Show Welcomes New Showrooms, Announces New July Show Events
The California Gift Show (CGS) has added a roster of new and expanded permanent showrooms, and new and returning temporary exhibitors to launch the CGS summer show. "As the U.S. economy begins to improve and as consumer confidence begins to notch upward, the gift industry in the region is responding accordingly," said Jeff Sampson, vice president marketing, L.A. Mart/CGS/L.A. Mart Design Center. "Manufacturers and multi-line rep showrooms who do business here are demonstrating their conviction by signing on the dotted line, that's great news for everyone, especially for the retailers who shop with us." Joining the lineup of showrooms at ... |
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Duane Reade Debuts Up Market Cafe and Foods
Duane Reade is expanding in New York with a new 22,000-square-foot concept in the Financial District, debuting its new Up Market: Chop and Fresh, a gourmet salad bar concept. The 24-hour store, located at 100 Broadway, features an extensive salad bar with a choice of premium greens, artisanal cheeses, 30 additional toppings and an array of dressing options. Other new offerings include Up Market: Cafe, featuring a full-time barista making freshly brewed drinks, including hot and iced coffee as well as specialty brews such as mocha, espresso and cappuccino. Good & Delish, the drug chain's private label food line, will ... |
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The Latest Scoop Ginger Pear Sorbet Wins sofi Outstanding New Product Award
The winners of the 40th sofi Awards for the outstanding specialty foods and beverages of the year were announced at the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., including The Latest Scoop Ginger Pear Sorbet from Cable Car Delights, which won for Outstanding New Product. The awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) were presented at a red-carpet ceremony hosted by Chef José Andrés. A sofi (specialty outstanding food innovation) Award is considered the top honor in the $75 billion specialty food industry. "This year's winners are a true example of the creativity and innovation that ... |
