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IMC Rebrands Gift & Home Market As Atlanta Market
ATLANTA – January 13, 2020 – International Market Centers (IMC) today unveiled a rebrand of its major gift, décor and lifestyle market held semi-annually at AmericasMart® Atlanta as the Atlanta Market. The new name, plus an updated brand positioning and dynamic new logo, will be on display as the industry converges for the winter edition, January 14-21, 2020. “We are excited to adopt this new identity for the Atlanta Market,” said Bob Maricich, IMC CEO. “The new name embraces how the industry knows us, better connects with the sister markets in High Point and Las Vegas, and allows us to grow and ... |
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Fiesta Dinnerware Introduces Its 52nd Color – Butterscotch
Newell, West Virginia – (January 14, 2020) – Homer Laughlin™ is proud to announce the Fiesta® Dinnerware brand’s 52nd color since its introduction in 1936. Fiesta’s 2020 color is Butterscotch, a vibrant shade of orangey-yellow reminiscent of its namesake. “Butterscotch is a vibrant, cheerful addition to the 2020 Fiesta color spectrum,” says Rich Brinkman, VP Sales & Marketing at Homer Laughlin. “It’s a warm and inviting nostalgic color that complements so many of the existing Fiesta colors.” Butterscotch lends itself to a wide assortment of color combinations, including: Theme Primary Colors Accent Colors Boho Sunset Poppy, Butterscotch, Daffodil, Sunflower Lemongrass ... |
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Fairway Market Secures Financing For Voluntary Chapter 11 To Facilitate Sale Of Assets
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairway Market, together with certain of its affiliates, announced that it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to complete its strategic sale process. The Company has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Village Super Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLGEA) to sell up to 5 New York City Fairway stores and its Distribution Center for approximately $70 million. In addition, the Company will execute a Court supervised sale process to continue to negotiate for the sale of its remaining store locations. ... |
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Two’s Company Announces Strategic Partnership for US Representation of TÉ TONIC
The modern cocktail scene is bursting at the seams. In a social gathering with friends a few years ago, the co-founder of Te Tonic, Toni Ruono, recognized how much fun people were having missing all different types of drinks. It was becoming quite fashionable to garnish cocktails with all types of spices and fruits. The founders of Te Tonic wanted to help people from all over the world create really interesting drinks like a professional bar chef at home. With a background in design, marketing and some manufacturing the founders decided to create Te Tonic. They recruited Javier Martinez, a ... |
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JURA Promotes David Shull to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications
MONTVALE, NJ — JURA Inc. announces the promotion of David Shull to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications. This newly created, executive level position is focused on taking the premium JURA brand to the next level in the US through marketing innovation and communication of the brand’s unique advantages. Shull reports to Richard Boynton, Chairman of the Board and CEO. Working with the international marketing team in Switzerland, Shull will lead new marketing initiatives to strengthen the JURA brand in the US and take full advantage of emerging communications, technologies and trends. Shull and his team are also responsible for ... |
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GC Buying Group Kicks off Member Conference at AmericasMart
DALLAS, December 19 – Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group is set to kick off the 17th annual GC Buying Group Member Conference at AmericasMart Atlanta, January 15 and 16, 2020. “As a testament to their passion for retail, a record number of GC store members will come together to share and learn from each other and from valued speakers in Atlanta,” said Janis Johnson, president and founder of Gourmet Catalog and GC Buying Group. “As the New Year gets under way, store owners and buyers are ready to focus on what’s new and learn more about what their peers are ... |
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HESTAN® Introduces Exclusive “Cookware Concierge” Service
NAPA VALLEY (December 2019) – Aiming to bring back a high level of personalized, customer service to cookware shopping that has all but disappeared in today’s changed retail landscape, Hestan introduces its exclusive “Cookware Concierge” feature on its newly launched web site, www.HestanCulinary.com. By simply clicking the “Cookware Concierge” button on the site, consumers can set up an appointment to speak to a live cookware specialist at a convenient time from the comfort of their own home. As the name implies, “Cookware Concierge” provides consumers who are interested in learning more about Hestan with valuable one-on-one assistance from one of ... |
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces Completion Of Sale-Leaseback Transaction Generating Over $250 Million In Net Proceeds
UNION, N.J., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) announced today that it has completed a sale-leaseback transaction with an affiliate of Oak Street Real Estate Capital, generating over $250 millionin net proceeds. "We are pleased to complete this sale-leaseback transaction," said Mark Tritton, Bed Bath & Beyond's President & Chief Executive Officer. "This marks the first step toward unlocking valuable capital in our business that can be put to work to amplify our plans to build a stronger, more efficient foundation to support revenue growth, financial stability and enhance shareholder value." The properties sold represent approximately 2.1 million square ... |
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Volpi Foods CEO Named Top Business Leader By Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Associations 8th annual Leadership Awards recognizes industry visionaries positively impacting social, economic and environmental efforts. Pasetti, President and CEO of family-owned Volpi Foods has been recognized for her outstanding business leadership. Furthering her family legacy in the art of dry-curing specialty meats, her proficiency is unparalleled in the world of charcuterie. Volpi Foods has been family owned and operated since 1902. Third-generation leader, Lorenza Pasetti, has achieved the coveted title of Dry Cure Master – only bestowed to those that have dedicated their life to studying the art of charcuterie. Within her time at Volpi, Pasetti was able ... |
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Prepara to Exhibit at Ambiente Fair
Montclair, NJ (December 16, 2019) – Prepara is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Ambiente Trade Fair this coming February 7th – 11th in Frankfurt, Germany. Their new and beautifully designed booth will be located in hall 1.2, booth # C88 so be sure to add Prepara to your show itinerary. You won’t want to miss their newest additions of high-quality, innovative kitchenware products that have been added to their unique product assortment. Prepara has been part of the kitchenware industry for more than 10 years with many trailblazing and exceptional products from everyday essentials to ... |
