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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 ... |
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Las Vegas Market Presents Thought-Provoking Programming in Winter 2024
LAS VEGAS, NV – December 6, 2023 – Las Vegas Market explores retail and business insights through trend and strategy seminars in nearly 50 events at the Winter 2024 edition, January 28 – February 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. Market celebrations and campus amenities round out a series of interactive tours and seminars, offering four CEU-eligible courses. “The expansion of Las Vegas Market programming brings more opportunities to retailers and designers through topical seminars and events,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE? executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “This Winter, compelling information in an interactive format encourages the exchange ... |
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Japan Will Be The First Asian Nation Appointed Partner Country of WFFS ‘24
New York, NY (December 13, 2023) - This winter Japan will be the first Asian nation appointed as the partner country of the Specialty Food Association 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 21-23, 2024. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will debut a very special Japan Pavilion that will showcase an unparalleled and diverse selection of gastronomic delights within the Pavilion that reflect the culturally rich regions, artisans, and time-honored techniques from throughout Japan that are admired the world over. The Japan Pavilion will feature approximately over 50 companies and organizations exhibiting a wide ... |
