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Lenox eyes international expansion
The Lenox Corporation recently announced a renewed focus on international expansion through strategic partnerships in Europe, Asia, and an additional distribution facility in Toronto, Canada. The company says it is also broadening its product portfolio to match the trends and needs of the specific markets.
Lenox has appointed two key leadership roles to help drive this transformation. Colleen Donoho is appointed as the senior vice president of international and new business development while Joanne Whate will head up the Canadian business. "The leadership, talent, and market expertise brought by these individuals reinforce Lenox's position as the authority in the tabletop world," says Bob Burbank, CEO.
Sieger by Ichendorf extends
Stand Up collection
The Stand Up glassware assortment from Sieger by Ichendorf has been extended to now include a small carafe, beer and long drink glass. The hand-blown collection was first launched last year and is unusual in that designer Michael Sieger drew inspiration from the playful lightness of a roly-poly toy. Since 2021, the crystal glass brand Sieger by Ichendorf has been combining Sieger designs with the artisanal expertise of Ichendorf Milano.
Juliska partners with the Veronica Beard brand
American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard has launched Bohmemian Vine – a tableware collection with Juliska. The fourteen-piece, limited edition collection includes dinner and dessert service, bowls, tea service, vases and two napkin choices. Described by Veronica Beard founders, Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard, and Juliksa co-founder, Capucine Gooding, as “soulfully imperfect,” the Veronica Beard x Juliska collection is designed to be mixed and matched. The Bohemian Vine Green Jardins du Monde ceramics capsule is part of a curation of textural layers to complement Bohemian Vine.
Mason Cash launches marketing campaign
British heritage brand Mason Cash recently launched a new marketing campaign – Mason Cash & Me.
The brand aims to engage consumers to bake through emotive and nostalgic narratives. From September to January 2023, Mason Cash and Me will reveal a series of six real-life bakers and home cooks in their own kitchens, while they create their favourite dishes using various Mason Cash products.
Products featured in the campaign include the iconic Cane Mixing Bowl, the stunning In the Forest range, the new Nautical Collection and more.
Porcel reveal
new platform
Porcel has launched a new interactive platform allowing clients to create their ideal table.
Perfect Combinations is an innovative concept where clients can mix and match different Porcel collections both with each other, and the setting around them.
Once the perfect table is put together, users can share it through social media, send a request for more information directly to the company or even just save their selection for future inspiration. Perfect Combinations can be accessed through Porcel’s website and is completely mobile friendly, so you can create your ideal table scape anytime, anywhere. Visit perfectcombinations.porcel.com/en.
head of global marketing
Rosenthal has a new head of global marketing and communications. Sandra Viertauer took up the role recently and her task is to align marketing and communications with a stronger digital focus and to set the course for successful brand management in the future. In her role, Sandra Viertauer reports directly to Rosenthal CEO Mads Ryder, who says: "In Sandra Viertauer, we have been able to attract a highly experienced and committed personality to head up marketing at All smiles!Rosenthal. She will continuously develop the positioning and digital communication strategy for our brands and intensively drive our global marketing."
Hyve Group launches Source Home & Gift
Hyve Group, organiser of UK shows such as Autumn Fair and Spring Fair, has announced the launch of a new responsible sourcing show – Source Home & Gift. The show is to be co-located with Spring Fair and Autumn Fair and will run from 5 – 8 February 2023.
Organisers say Source Home & Gift “creates a new vision for responsible sourcing, with a focus on every manufacturer offering sustainable, ethical, and inspirational product ranges.”
They add the event “will provide visitors with the opportunity to connect with global manufacturers and co-create new products and ranges, introducing ethical and sustainable manufacturers from around the world to the UK market.”
For more information on Source Home & Gift please visit www.source-homeandgift.com
Nextrade becomes nmedia.hub
Messe Frankfurt’s digital platform Nextrade will now be know as nmedia.hub after merging with nmedia. The merger creates a powerhouse of 400 top brands, 20,000 retailers and over € 1 billion in sales volume per year for the home & living industry. "Now what belongs together is growing together," says Nicolaus Gedat, managing director of nmedia GmbH. "Our company and the name "nmedia" have enjoyed a high level of trust in the home & living industry for over 20 years. At the same time, the services and products of Nextrade and nmedia have grown together more and more over the last two years. For us as a joint nmedia team, as well as for Messe Frankfurt and EK/servicesgroup, it was therefore clear that the next logical step is to bundle all offers on the platform even more strongly and thus make it easier for retailers and brands to enter into digital business processes under one roof". All services and products of nmedia and nmedia.hub (formerly Nextrade) can now be found on the new joint website www. nmedia.solutions.
Phil Kessler joins Typhoon Homewares
Typhoon Homewares has appointed Phil Kessler to the business.
Phil joins the team as senior national sales manager and brings a wealth of housewares experience with him, having previously worked for Luigi Bormioli for over 20 years. Phil’s focus will be on managing and growing Typhoon’s National Accounts, as well as working closely with Typhoon's outstanding network of independent sales representatives across the US.
Inspired by...
Profumi Luchino, the new Ginori 1735 home fragrance collection, has been inspired by British artist and designer Luke Edward Hall’s best loved destinations – think the Cotswolds, Marrakech, Rajasthan, Big Sur, Venice.
The Profumi Luchino collection is composed of scented candles in molten wax and each fragrance is accompanied by a plate and a trinket tray, both handfinished and decorated with designs suggested by Luke Edward Hall, depicting the five locations. Finally, each fragrance has its own unique and distinctive object: a candlestick, an incense holder, a covered pot, a lidded box and sculpture candlestick inspired by a head of Ganymede.
