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WellnessMats Unveils Robust Retailer-Focused Sales & Marketing Programs
Detroit, March 30, 2017 – This year is shaping up to be another stellar one for WellnessMats, the leader in anti-fatigue floor mats for the home, gym, pet and workplace. On the heels of several successful new product launches, the WellnessMats team picked up two consecutive vendor awards at International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS) this year. More importantly, the company has recently implemented strong retailer-focused initiatives designed to increase sales and make the sale process easier and more profitable for the retail partners. New Quick Ship Program With steadfast commitment to its retailers, IH+HS provides the WellnessMats team the ... |
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Unilever To Acquire Sir Kensington’s
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unilever announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sir Kensington’s, a New York-based condiment maker. Sir Kensington’s is a mission-driven company and a pioneer and leader in condiments sold in the organic and natural marketplace. Having seen strong growth the past four years, the product line now includes award-winning mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise and a ground-breaking vegan mayo made from aquafaba called Fabanaise™. Launched in 2010, Sir Kensington’s is dedicated to using the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients. Sir Kensington’s mission, and its products, align with Unilever’s vision to make sustainable living commonplace and will complement ... |
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New Krups Campaign Invites Consumers to “Delight in the Details”
Parsippany, NJ (March 27, 2017) – Leading kitchen appliance brand, KRUPS, today launched a new national campaign. The campaign—Delight in the Details—challenges and encourages consumers to find delight in the seemingly small details that make each morning and day unique. KRUPS understands that consumers enjoy surprising friends and family with thoughtful treats made with care and the campaign celebrates ways to make delighting loved ones easier than ever. Through work with New York-based creative agency, A Different Kind of Animal and New York-based media agency, Maxus, KRUPS identified a portion of the consumer landscape that derived pleasure not just from ... |
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Dean & DeLuca Launches Full-Service Catering Beginning Spring 2017
NEW YORK, NY – March 29, 2017 – DEAN & DELUCA, the global leader in fine foods, announced today the launch of its full-service catering program beginning April 1, 2017 in New York City. The catering program has been conceptualized by the recently appointed Corporate Executive Chef Brian Bistrong, who came to the iconic New York brand in March 2017 with years of experience in the culinary industry working with acclaimed chefs such as David Bouley, the late Bernard Loiseau, and Wolfgang Puck. Chef Brian Bistrong draws on his classic French training to create elegant menu options with unique flavor ... |
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Jim Donald Added to IDDBA 17 Speaker Lineup
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) added Jim Donald to the speaker lineup at IDDBA 17. Donald’s presentation is titled “Lessons from Retail: From the Founding Executives to the Front-Line Employee.” IDDBA 17 runs June 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Named one of the “Top 25 CEO’s in the World” by The Best Practice Institute, Jim Donald is a successful leader and an accomplished businessman in retail. As former CEO of Starbucks, Haggen Food & Pharmacy, and Extended Stay Hotels, Donald spent four decades watching, listening, learning, and executing strategies and lessons ... |
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The Little Kernel Donates To Generation Rescue In Honor of Autism Awareness Month
[April 3, 2017], Manalapan, NJ – The Little Kernel, a healthy line of "miniature" popcorn snacks, is proud to announce a donation of $2500 to Generation Rescue, the leading national organization that provides hope, information and treatment assistance to families affected by autism spectrum disorders, in honor of April as Autism Awareness Month. Further, The Little Kernel is additionally launching an ongoing charitable program wherein 25 cents per case of popcorn sold will be donated to Generation Rescue throughout 2017. Co-Founded by Chris Laurita, husband of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita, The Little Kernel was inspired by ... |
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Registration Opens for Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS, NV – (April 17, 2017) – Registration for summer 2017 Las Vegas Market – the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture market in the western U.S. – is open at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register. With a record 4,000+ lines, the Market will feature its largest ever number of resources, with greater breadth and depth and exclusive collections across all categories. Summer Market highlights also include exclusive trend programming including Ahead of the Curve and FIRST LOOK, and special events including the 7th Annual “Up on the Roof” Gift for Life fundraiser, 3rd Annual ANDYZ Design ... |
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Housewares Charity Foundation Raises Nearly $2 Million at 20th Annual Gala
ROSEMONT, IL (March 28, 2017)—The housewares industry came together for “A Purpose. A Plan. A Promise,” to raise nearly $2 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 20th annual gala on Monday, March 20. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy Pier, benefited the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the HCF’s legacy charity, and No Kid Hungry, a campaign by Share Our Strength that works to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food where they live, where they learn and where they play. Since the first gala in 1998, HCF has raised more ... |
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Beef Checkoff Launches Food Waste Challenge
CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day later this month, the Beef Checkoff is challenging consumers to #WasteLess with our 30 Day Food Waste Challenge. Although beef is one of the least wasted commodities produced in the U.S., at around 20 percent of edible product going to waste, consumers could help improve beef sustainability by 10 percent simply cutting that waste in half. The challenge encourages Americans to raise awareness and introduce simple changes to fight food waste in their daily routine. People who sign up for the Food Waste Challenge will be given shopping tips ... |
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Smart & Final Names Derek Jones As President Of Its Cash & Carry Banner Stores
COMMERCE, Calif., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart & Final, the neighborhood warehouse grocery store for households and businesses, announced today that Derek Jones will be the new president of its Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice division. With 60 wholesale stores in six western states, Cash & Carry caters to the foodservice industry as a one-stop shop for large and small business needs. Jones will report to Smart & Final President and CEO Dave Hirz. "This is an exciting period of growth for Cash & Carry, and we look forward to Derek's support in delivering great results as we enter ... |
