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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 ... |
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Mars Acquires KIND North America
MCLEAN, VA and NEW YORK, NY (November 17, 2020) – Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned global pet food, veterinary care, confectionery, snacking and food business, and KIND, a healthy snacking leader, today announced the next step in their strategic partnership, with Mars acquiring KIND North America. KIND North America will join KIND International to create one organization operating across 35 countries, functioning as a distinct and separate business within the Mars Family of Companies. This provides the opportunity to further the KIND Promise, a set of nutrition principles that have guided the company’s innovation since its founding, and KIND’s mission to create a kinder world. ... |
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Temporary Gift and Home Exhibits Return January ‘21 to Las Vegas Market In New Expo Center Facility
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (November 19, 2020) – Las Vegas Market announced today that its temporary exhibits will return for Winter 2021 Market – running Jan. 24 – Jan. 28 – with hundreds of innovative and emerging gift and home décor resources showcased in the brand-new Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. “The gift and home temporaries will be a key source of discovery at Las Vegas Market, presenting a variety of market favorites as well as new and emerging brands,” said Scott Eckman, IMC’s chief revenue officer. “Presenting the temporaries in the state-of-the-art facility creates a new experience for ... |
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Prepara Announces Licensing and Distribution Deal with Catamount Glass
Montclair, NJ (October 31, 2020) – Prepara is pleased to announce it has signed a licensing and distribution agreement with Catamount Glassware of Bennington, Vermont. For 38 Catamount Glassware designed and manufactured high quality borosilicate glass cookware setting the standard in the industry. After the untimely passing of its founder Alain Karyo in August of 2019, Catamount shut down operations. Prepara has been part of the kitchenware industry for more than 10 years with many trailblazing and exceptional products from everyday essentials to innovative kitchen tools. Seeing a natural fit with the Prepara assortment, they entered into an exclusive agreement ... |
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Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America 2021 Editions Postponed
Portland, Maine (2 November 2020) - Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, has determined that the continued magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19 requires the postponement of the spring events to later dates in 2021. “We have been closely monitoring the world health situation, government regulations and travel restrictions while carefully considering the concerns that have been addressed to us by customers and attendees,” said Liz Plizga, Group Vice-President, Diversified Communications. “It has become evident that it was necessary to reschedule these events.” Seafood ... |
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IMC Expands Marketing And Customer Outreach Teams To Prioritize Omnichannel Business Needs
ATLANTA / HIGH POINT / LAS VEGAS – (October 29, 2020) – International Market Centers (IMC) today announced a significant expansion of its customer outreach, marketing and brand strategy teams to support the company’s rapid development of omnichannel solutions for the gift, home and apparel industries. The company-wide and customer-centric strategy includes the expansion of its buyer services and customer success teams as well as the creation of a new brand strategy team dedicated to supporting the launch of its Juniper suite of digital solutions, powered by IMC_di (IMC’s Digital Innovations division). “As IMC’s business transforms to include all channels of ... |
