Kitchenware News • March 2023

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Welcome to March! The day that I’m writing this, it snowed in my hometown And I live in the deser t W hen it snows in Tucson, though, you have to be quick to catch it, because it doesn’t last In this case, I slept through it As I recall, it snowed in Chicago during The Inspired Home Show last year. Snow is pretty when it ’ s falling but you know

This month, we bring news that Zafferano America has debuted a new tabletop line I got word that the collections were going to debut at Atlanta Market W hat I didn’t know was that while the line was building momentum in the company for several months, the launch came together in just a couple of months I found that out by talking to Chris Collins, who built a reputation for himself as owner and president of Arte Italica He was brought on to bring the new tabletop line to market It was impossible not to be excited about the dinner ware lines F irst, I love stoneware Second, Chris was just so excited to talk about the collections As you see in the photos along with our cover stor y, the collections are beautiful and distinctive I wasn’t at Atlanta Market, but I will be at the International Housewares Associations’ The Inspired Home Show (come say hi!) and Zafferano America is in booth S4045

I always look for ward to going to The Inspired Home Show I first went years ago and I’m looking for ward to seeing it this year, even bigger and better I’m intrigued to see the Travel Gear + Luggage pavilion As I’m sure you know, the Travel Good Association has teamed with IHA to hold its annual exhibition within the Clean + Comfort Expo, next to the Discover / Design Expo in the North Building of McCormick P lace

I grew up traveling a lot and still do I got my first set of matching luggage when I was a junior in college and traveled with a university group to Great Britain I felt so chic The large suitcase had wheels, which was pretty new in those days O ver the years, I’ve added other pieces because, as we all know, the manner in which we travel has changed drastically over the years Before I got TSA PreCheck, I chose travel shoes by how easy I could slip them off and on during the security process (long ago, I never even thought about what shoes to wear!) Likewise, depending on the flight, I choose which suitcase to pack for check-in and which to bring on the plane I recently bought a Biaggi carr yon that fits under the seat, but can be expanded to fit in the overhead bin (The only downside is it has so many zippers, I still don’t know what all of them do!) Then I see all sorts of things that are helpful (I think) when I travel: travel bags, storage containers, etc So I’m excited to see what the travel goods section has to offer I’ ll probably want one of ever ything!

In Januar y, the IHA held a preview of TIHS in New York You’ ll see what I saw in the preview this month. It ’ s just a fraction of the exhibitors who will be in Chicago, of course, but it was a great way to get into the spirit of things and I loved seeing my IHA friends again

We hope to see you in Chicago or another show coming up this year Until then, stay safe! KN

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PREVIEWS IHA

The Inspired Home Show Exhibitors

BY A J FLICK

It was a cold and rainy Januar y af ternoon in New York City, but we were in a Chicago state of mind Specifically, in the m o o d t o p re p a re f o r t h e I n t e r n a t i on a l H o u s e w a re s A s s o c i a t i on ’ s T h e I n s p i re d H om e S h ow M a rc h 4 - 7 i n

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One room in the Metropolitan P laza was transformed into a mini McCormick P lace with selected exhibitors ready to show off products they will take to the show I spotted a few products that will appeal to coffee lovers

AeroPress showed how its newest products produce a great cup of coffee in less than a minute (and cleans up in seconds)

The greatest part is that, thanks to the rapid brewing, the AeroPress removes bitterness from the ground coffee and micro filters remove the grit It can brew up to three cups in one press It ’ s good for cold brew and espresso-style coffee f or lattes, c appuccinos and other coff ees I c an’t spel l or pronounce.

Jura, which has amazingly beautiful products, brought its Espresso Machine that now comes in white and the hard-

working Jura E4 But for me, the star was the impressive new Jura E6 that creates specialty coffee styles with the touch of a color display panel and buttons Not only that, but it has a mini fridge unit, to keep milk cool MBR Industries, which has been in business for 50 years ser ving Hispanic and Cuban consumers primarily, brought a variety of products that will appeal to ever yone The 6-cup Portable Espresso Coffee Maker lets you see it make three to six cups at the touch of a button It has a 30-minute warming function, plus an automatic shut-off valve so the coffee doesn’t burn

W hat c aught my eye was MBR’s Bene Casa Asadora

O utdoor Roasting Box W ho ordered the roast pig? The professional grade roaster is fueled by charcoal and produces meat that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It ’ s sturdy and cooks up to 70 pounds of meat

The grilling crowd will find many great products at The Inspired Home Show, judging by the array displayed in New York

For those who don’t like mixing grilled meat and side

d i s h e s , Pro u d G r i l l C om p a ny h a s t h e s o l u t i on : t h e UltraVersatile Grill Basket. The large, stainless steel basket has two moveable dividers that can create up to five sections

W ho says you need great weather to grill? W hen you want to grill indoors, The Cookware Company has the GreenPan

Pre m i e r X L S m ok e - l e s s G r i l l & G r i d d l e T h e s e t t i n g s automatically adjust the temperature while you ’ re grilling, reducing the smoke but keeping the flavor Bonus: The removable plates are dishwasher friend ly!

Salton took two great products and merged them into the F lip and Cook 2-in-1 Air Fr yer and Indoor Grill The air fr yer has a rotating base that can be flipped 180 degrees to become a grill How convenient and space-saving is that?

Of course, there were lots of gadgets to make meal prep easy. My favor ite has to be NexTrend Products’ f our thgeneration Garlic Twister The easy-to-use (and clean) minces gar lic, ginger, herbs, nuts, shallots with a few twists of the hand without the waste of a traditional gar lic press

“It ’ s the greatest kitchen mincer,” Eric Teng told me as he showed me how to use it

Nearby, there was the Dreamform table, where I was told it had “the world’s best kitchen tools and gadgets ” Dreamform brought its Ograte, a two-sided speed grater that saves space in the tool drawer with safety covers The bottom side is used in circulation motions for speed grating things such as zucchini and carrots. The top side uses an up-and-down motion on a large plane for foods such as cheese and chocolate

F inaMill continues to innovate its spice mills New this year is the sleek, stainless steel that not only complements kitchen decor, but it ’ s rechargeable! The mill’s charge lasts up to two months between charges by USB por t Other rechargeable F inaMills come in three other matte finishes: Cherr y Red, Midnight Black and Sof t Cream

Food prep can lead to food waste, unless you want to turn it into compost I’d read about PelaEarth’s Lomi Smart Waste Appliance, but I’d never seen it in action before The L omi table was convenientl y across from the Foxko Inc table, where a chef was creating delicious samples, providing the would-be waste to L omi.

Not onl y does L omi reduce kitchen garbage up to 80 percent, it ’ s got a sleek design and a small footprint on the countertop L ook for a review soon in Gourmet News

O ver at the Foxko table, there was a remarkable tabletop 12-inch pizza oven that heats up to 750 degrees and cooks a pizza in two minutes! It comes with a pan to cook steak (and get that caramelized crust that only comes with 700 degree heat) or deep dish Chicago pizza

Remember when we were talking about coffee? Portland, Ore , is famous for its coffee habits L eave it to Steelport Knife Co to find a way to incorporate Portland java for its knives Seriously

T h e 8 - i n c h C h e f K n i f e i s f o r ge d i n on e p i e c e, w i t h American 5210 carbon steel heated to 65HRC at the blade with a sof ter 30HRC spine for durability In the ear ly stages of production, you can see where the different steels meet The two tones fade as the knife is polished, but – here’s where the coffee comes in – the blades are soaked in coffee to bring out the patina of the blade The knives are perfectly balanced, thanks to its one piece, and have natural wood hand les

Austin, Texas-based The Custom Chef produces quality knives made with Japanese Steel 420J2, which are impressive when displayed on the company ’ s stylish knife blocks Best of all, the knives can be custom engraved for the perfect foodie gif t

A l l go o d c o ok s a p p re c i a t e a s h a r p k n i f e w h e n m e a l prepping Lifetime Brands brought the Faber ware SmartSharp Knife Sharpener with an LED indicator W hat ’ s so c lever about it? You can tell if a knife needs sharpening (without cutting your fingers) with its optical technolog y You insert the knife into a slot that tells you if it ’ s dull (red) or sharp enough (green) As you sharpen the knife, insert it to see if it needs more sharpening (yellow) or it ’ s good to go

Also worth noting at the Lifetime Brands table was the Kamenstine Ceramic & Cork Storage Collection Not only do the canisters look fabulous – did you know cork repels fruit flies? I didn’t! The white ceramic canisters have vents and are stackable

And af ter all that cooking, someone ’ s got to c lean up, right?

Kenmore F loorcare/Cleva Nor th America Inc has the compact All-Purpose Wet/Dr y Canister Vacuum Don’t let its size fool you; it has maximum suction power to swoop up any mess around the house

Nellie’s Clean has an attractive small canister of Nellie’s Dish Butter, in which you can dip into the sof t dishwashing detergent with a brush, sponge or c loth One Dish Butter c leans as much as two to three plastic bottles of dishwashing detergent Not only does it prevent plastic waste, but the ceramic canister can be reused

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Ice•O log y c lear ice system. It ’ s designed so that all you have to do is put tap water (or your water of choice) in the freezer for 12 hours The slow, directional freezing creates cr ystalc lear ice cubes perfect for craf t cocktails

Buddeez Inc has come out with the three-gallon Tritan Party Top Beverage Dispenser with Drip Tray The lid doubles as a tray for cups, napkins, sweeteners, garnishes, etc

Chris Woottan, c lad in a bright orange astronaut suit, was so enthusiastic about his Roc kIt S leep sy stem that e ven

though I haven’t looked af ter a baby in years, I had to listen to him The system products are sold separately, but can be bund led (Get it?) The RockIt Rocker attaches to a stroller to gently rock the baby to sleep I really thought Zed was innovative You can attach it to the crib and it mimics the vibrations of a car ride. The Woosh features eight soothing sounds to lull the little one into slumber

We all need to leave the house some time, right? And when you gotta go you gotta go For hikers, campers or road trippers, TravelJane Products has the unisex Resealable Disposable Urinal The plastic bag contains non-toxic filler that soaks up the urine, making it unspillable (though the bag seals tight) and odor less They ’ re working on a paper bag version

I’m always on the lookout for things that help me get organized and boy, does Wrap-It-Storage have some! I don’t know about you, but when I have to unplug something from the power bar that has my computer, light, charger, etc plugged in, it ’ s anyone ’ s guess which is which. Cable Labels take care of that, with colorful identifiers that you can write on And years ago, I learned a hack for reusing empty toilet paper rolls to tuck electrical cords into to neaten them, or when moving appliances Wrap-It-S torage does it better with Cinch-Straps that bund le cords, rope, hoses, whatever neatly and you can write on them, too OK, now for the really fun part

Some of the funniest memes on social media are the quips from the El Arroyo Mexican restaurant in Austin You know the ones I’m talking about Well, not only can you buy El Arroyo salsa, but you can laugh over the whimsical signs in books – seven so far – and make your friends laugh with a pool float in the shape of the famous sign with different messages on each side

And for colorful holiday decorations, there’s the Holiball, the Inflatable Ornament, the brainchild of three cousins The Holiball comes in 18- and 30-inch diameters in 23 colors The durable orbs are UV-protected and all-weather rated from minus 20 degrees up to 120 degrees There are mini Holiballs, a package of jingle bell Holiballs and 18inch diameter Inflatable Eggs in five spring colors KN

Largest

The Inspired Home Show 2023 looks to be the gathering

By the time The Inspired Home Show opens, more than 1,600 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will have their products on display, according to Derek Miller, president and CEO of the International Housewares Association.

“ The 2023 show will be by far the largest gathering of home + housewares brands and retailers since 2019,” Miller wrote in a letter to members “In fact, the top 10 U S retailers have all registered to attend, which attests to the high-quality of buyer that will be shopping the aisles

“ These large retailers will be complimented by thousands o

international presence, making the show the best opportunity to reach the entire market

“Off of the show floor, opportunities to discover new and innovative products exist at the gia Global Innovation Awards Display and in the New Product Showcases, found in each hall,” Miller wrote “ The show opens on Saturday morning with two product-focused events – the New Exhibitor Preview, which highlights those brands and products making their debut in Chicago, and Trending Today, which features companies that offer products that help consumers entertain at home

“ Net working is another ke y benefit of attending with

“Independent retailers will be welcomed to Chicago on Friday evening with the Independents Reception At the c lose of the show day on Sunday, the Networking After Dark reception will bring the industr y together in a fun and relaxed manner, and Monday evening features theHousewares Cares Gala presented by the Housewares Charity Foundation to honor industr y leaders while raising money for charitable causes ” Miller said educational sessions are planned, inc luding keynotes and specialty sessions that focus on product trends and business topics KN

Breast Pump Washing Basin

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IHA Student Design Competition

Elegant products that simplify consumers ’ lives captured the top prizes in the International Housewares Association’s 30th a n n u a l S t u d e n t D e s i g n C om p e t i t i on T h e i n d u s t r y ’ s preeminent student design contest is celebrating three decades of innovation for the house and home.

This year ’ s winners inc lude a breast pump washing basin for moms on the go, yarn storage system for craf ters, produce keeper and ripener, plant watering system, tactile safety system for the visually impaired and a coffee grounds storage and recyc ling system

The competition, sponsored this year by Procter & Gamble, challenges college students to redesign a current housewares product to meet the needs of the future or to create a concept for a new product W inning projects are selected for their inno vation, understanding of production and marketing principles and quality of entr y materials

Since 1993, more than 6,500 entries have been submitted to the rigorous competition, which honors excellent design as well as communications skills W inners have launched successful careers in the housewares and design industries and have returned to judge other student contestants

The winning industrial design students and their products will be on display during The Inspired Home Show 2023, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, March 4-7 at Chicago’s McCormick P lace The winners and their products can be viewed on the Show ’ s website

Katherine Gaylord, a junior at University of Notre Dame, captured first place and $3,500 for S tack, a breast pump dr ying rack for the breast pump pieces It helps nursing mothers who pump at work or in public restrooms to safely, e a s i l y a n d d i s c re e t l y w a s h , d r y a n d s t o re b re a s t p u m p

equipment

“Stack is a c lear winner because Katherine saw the many complications that mothers face with breast milk pumping and developed an all-integrated product,” said competition judge Amanda Bolton of Procter & Gamble “Her design is visually beautiful, calming, inviting and a great example of human-centered innovation ”

Two students will be honored with second place awards of $2,300 each: Alicja Ramotowski, a senior from University of

Notre Dame, for SPIN, a home yarn dispenser and storage solution, and Austin L eibgott, a junior from Appalachian State University for Alma, a produce keeper and ripener

SPIN utilizes an angled trajector y to make the dispensing process of yarn as seamless as possible and works with a variety of differently spun yarns Additionally, the user can place need les and unfinished projects into the spool of yarn as a simultaneous storage and display piece

Developed in response to the enormous amount of food waste across the globe, Alma keeps produce fresh while simultaneously being eco-friend ly by reducing consumption and lowering consumers ’ carbon footprint Alma refrigerates produce without the use of electr icit y and expedites the r ipening process so fresh produce c an be enjoyed when desired

Three students will share third place and each will receive a $1,000 prize: P lanted, by Aiden C Schutte, a junior at Western Michigan University, helps inexperienced or timecrunched plant owners maintain healthy plants and a desired aesthetic in the home Water gets to the soil by penetrating through a hole at the bottom of the planter, which allows the plant to drink as much as it needs without over watering

C h i , by C h a r l o t t e B r i t t a i n , a s e n i o r a t t h e C l e ve l a n d Institute of Art, is a tactile safety system for the visually impaired, providing invisible hazard awareness The system of wearable sensor y devices consists of a visual sensor, vibrating feedback units, a digital data hub and charging home Chi helps the visually impaired identify overhead hazards that cannot be detected by the traditional white cane This c u t t i n g - e d ge t e c h n o l o g y a l s o s h ow s p rom i s e i n t h e advancement of assistive technolog y

GROUND, from Augustine Curran-Muñoz, a Purdue University senior, is a coffee grounds storage system that promotes recyc ling of used grounds by storing and heattreating them for future fertilizer use GROUND heat-treats the coffee grounds passively in a dedicated storage capsule and compresses the grounds when ready into compact fertilizer pucks, saving greatly on storage space

S i x p ro j e c t s m e r i t e d

designers and will receive $250 each:

• Ian Allard, a junior at Kendall College of Art and Design, for circL-assisted composter

• Haleigh Esene, a senior at University of Houston, for Knot, a re-designed kettlebell

• Sydney F lorine, a senior at University of Notre Dame, for tube, a bird feeder for senior-citizens

• Yuanxiang E Huang, a junior at Western Washington University, for Sol, a sunrise alarm

• Anna L orino, a junior at Western Michigan University, f o r S a f e S t e a m , a s t e a m i ron f o r p e o p l e w i t h v i s u a l impairments

• Ray McVicker, a junior at Western Washington University, for Glo Charcoal Grill

This year ’ s winners were selected by a panel of 14 judges, inc luding five past S tudent Design Competition winners whose honors led to successful industrial design careers: 2015 winner Evan Cincotta, head of design, Susteau, N.Y.; Chris Cunningham, Cunningham Design, Chicago; 1995 winner Robert Giacolo, new product development program manager, Transcendia, Naper ville, Ill ; Carly Hagins, associate professor, Product Design, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo; 2010 winner Teddy L u, creative director, VEO Chic ago, Chicago; 2018 winner Anastasia Miller, senior industrial designer, Doris Dev, Brooklyn, N Y ; 1996 winner Jennifer Nemec, principal & founder, Ideation Studio, Chicago; David Richter-O’Connell, assistant professor, Industrial Design, U n i ve r s i t y o f W i s c on s i n - S t o u t , M e n om on i e ; K i m b e r l e e W ilkens, director, BDes in Industrial Design and assistant professor, Industrial Design, University of Illinois at Chicago; James Rudolph, co-founder and program manager, Rudolph Design Studio, St Joseph, Mich ; Michael Patton, design manager, Home & Wellness, Newell Brands, Kalamaz oo, Mich.; Yashodhan Dhuru, senior design director, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati; Ky ra W ilsonhouc k, design director, Pro c t e r & G a m b l e ; Am a n d a B o l t on , s e n i o r i n n o v a t i on designer, Procter & Gamble

The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, will be held March 4-7 at Chicago’s McCormick P lace Complex KN

gia Winners

Include First-Time Countries Azerbaijan, Kenya

Excellence in housewares retailing is an important focus at The Inspired Home Show 2023 in Chicago this month as the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers are honored at the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program

T h e I n s p i re d H om e S h ow a n d t h e I n t e r n a t i on a l Housewares Association, the global sponsors and organizers of the gia program, have announced the national gia winners for 2022-2023: 27 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 26 countries, inc luding winners from totally new gia countries Azerbaijan and Kenya.

The gia program was created by IHA and The Inspired Home Show to foster innovation and excellence in home and housewares retailing throughout the wor ld Since the launch of gia in 2000, there have been more than 500 gia retail award winners, from over 50 countries on six continents

The 2022-2023 national gia winners are:

Argentina: T iendas Landmark

Australia: Minimax

Austria: Cuisinarum

Azerbaijan: Royal Home Belgium: Hopono

Brazil: deezign

Canada: Cooker y

Colombia: Ambiente Living

Denmark: KJEPS Bolighus

France: TOC

Germany : Pecht Shoppingwelt

India: Home Centre

Ireland: Jono’s House & Home

Italy : Arte & Forma

Japan: JR NAGOYA TAKASHIMAYA

Kenya: V ituzote.com Kenya

Nether lands: Vander veen ’ s Department Store

Nor way : Illums Bolighus

Poland: Eurofirany

Portugal: El Corte Inglés

Spain: El Corte Inglés

Switzer land: Vanoli AG

Turkey : KORKMAZ

United Kingdom: Mor leys Group

Uruguay : LA IBÉRICA

Gif tware Retailers: A Dodson’s

– Housewares Retailers: Faraday ’ s Kitchen Store

Each national gia winner is invited to The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, where the global gia jur y, consisting of three experts representing Asia, Europe and the Americas, plus a rotating group of co-sponsor ing trade public ation editors from around the wor ld, will select up to five gia Global Honorees and the winners of the Martin M Pegler Award for Excellence in V isual Merchandising and the gia Digital Commerce Award for Excellence in Online Retailing

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On March 4, the national winners will be honored at a festive awards dinner where the gia Global Honorees and winners of the Martin M. Pegler and gia Digital Commerce Award will be announced In addition, the national winners are featured with banners and a special display in the Grand Concourse Walkway at McCormick P lace

Representing retailing excellence around the wor ld, gia is part of a larger education initiative that inc ludes seminars by retail experts, columns in international housewares publications and educational sessions at events in sponsors ’ home countries As part of gia’s educational offering, on March 6, three of the gia expert jurors, Wolfgang Gruschwitz, Scott Kohno and Henrik Peter Reisby Nielsen, will present a special session in the Show ’ s Innovation Theater: “New Opportunities to Connect with Customers ” KN

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The collection inc ludes a 10-piece set (1 5-quar t covered s a u c e p a n , 3 - q u a r t c o v e r e d s a u c e p a n , 8 - q u a r t c o v e r e d stockpot, 3.5-quart covered sauté pan, 8.25-inch open fr ying pan and 10-inch open fr y ing pan) MSRP $399 99; 10-inch open fr y ing pan, $59 99); 12-inch open fr y ing pan, $79 99; 10-inch open stir fr y pan, 59 99; 3-quar t covered saucepan, $89 99; 4-quar t covered saucepan, $99 99 KN

Combined Global Consumer Goods Fairs Draw

Rave Reviews

L e ad i n g i n t e r n a t i on a l c on s u m e r go o d s f a i r s Am b i e n t e, C h r i s t m a s wo r l d a n d Creativewor ld joined forces for the first time in Februar y to inspire as the global hub for upcoming lifestyle trends.

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i n t e r ac t i ve wo rk s h o p s , C re a t i ve wo r l d celebrated the ongoing DIY boom like no o t h e r t r ad e f a i r T h e g re a t e s t p o s s i b l e efficiency is the focus for all participants,” Braun said.

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Britain, Spain, Turkey, Switzer land, Greece and Poland

The new trade fair format consisting of

l i f e s t y l e s a n d f o c u s on t h e t o p t h e m e o f sustainability, 4,561 exhibitors occupied the entire Frankfurt exhibition center on 352,950 gross square meters, with 154,000 retailers from all over the world attending Participants from more than 170 nations were there

For five days, the fully booked exhibition hal ls were buzzing with reunions and an energetic ordering mood A total of 154,000 buyers came to Frankfurt to experience trends live and to order for their collections, with which they stimulate the consumer mood.

"W ith an over whelming participation and tremendous internationality, we have made a n i n c re d i b l e c om e b ac k f o r t h e g l o b a l consumer goods wor ld af ter two years of pandemic,” said Detlef Braun, member of t h e e xe c u t i ve b o a rd “ Fr a n k f u r t h a s strengthened its leading position and is the c om p re h e n s i ve i n s p i r a t i on , o rd e r i n g a n d networking event “ O u r n e w c on c e p t O n e - S t o p - S h o p i s working,” he said “Buyers benefited from a unique variety of fresh business impulses: at Ambiente Dining, Living and Giving were expanded by the new Working section with a v i e w t o m o d e r n wo rk i n g wo r l d s C h r i s t m a s wo r l d i n s p i re d t h e s e c t o r w i t h seasonal eye-catchers and festive decorations with a wow effect for the most beautiful and best-selling time of the year

“ W ith numerous creative offer ings and

Am b i e n t e, C h r i s t m a s wo r l d a n d Creativewor ld is ver y coherent and perfectly tailored to the needs of the tr ade, as the ranges in the home and living segments are also increasingl y merging, ” said Chr istian Haeser, managing director of Handelsverband Wohnen und Büro e V “ The mood among our members was consistently positive and it was confirmed once again that our industr y needs the trade fair marketplace as a platform for networking, ordering and experiencing the product.”

“Full halls, super atmosphere, lots of new products, great discussions – the restart of the trade fair af ter the pandemic has been a success, ” said Thoman Dammann, general manager of The Central Association of the H a rd w a re Tr ad e ( Z e n t r a l ve r b a n d Hartwarenhandel e V ) “ The specialist retail t r ad e i n t h e h o u s e w a re s / g l a s s p o rc e l a i n ceramics sector is pleased and grateful to be able to return to the wor ld ’ s most important consumer goods fair,

“Ambiente, in its presence after three years Christmaswor ld and Creativewor ld open up further exciting segments, and a wide range of ideas, which are essential in a challenging market to inspire customers ”

S e vent y percent of visitors c ame from abroad In addition to Germany, the strongest participating nations inc luded Italy, France, the Nether lands, the United States, Great

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“ I t ’ s g i g a n t i c a n d t h e v i s i t o r f re q u e n c y s u p e r i n t e r n a t i on a l – e ve n f a r m o re t h a n e x p e c t e d a n d f a r m o re t h a n i n 2 0 2 0 b e f o re t h e p a n d e m i c , ” s a i d L a r s Ad l e r, c h a i r m a n o f t h e b o a r d f o r EV L (

A s s o c i a t i o n ) “ We a r e o v e r r u n , n o b o d y e x p e c t e d t h a t a n d we a re ve r y h a p py T h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f C h r i s t m a s w o r l d , A m b i e n t e and Creative wor ld is pro ving t o b e a v e r y f o r t u n a t e s o l u t i o n f o r e x h i b i t o r s a n d t r a d e b u ye r s a l i k e , a n d o n e t h a t s h o u l d d e f i n i t e l y b e m a i n t a i n e d ” T h e e n t i re s p e c t r u m o f G e r m a n a n d i n t e r n a t i on a l re t a i l t r ad e w a s on s i t e I n ad d i t i on , t h e m e g a e ve n t a t t r ac t e d t h e w h o ’ s w h o o f m a j o r i n t e r n a t i on a l b u ye r s s u c h a s Am a z on , I l l u m s Bolighus, Galeries Lafayette, E l C o r t e I n g l e s , K a D e We, John L ewis, E L eclerc, Marks & S p e n c e r, M u s e u m o f Modern Art, Rinascente and Stapels

Major distributors of hotel and restaurant supplies from around the wor ld, as wel l as hotel chains such as Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels, also attended The fact that the trade sees Am b i e n t e, C h r i s t m a s wo r l d a n d Creativeworld as its new platform for success is also confirmed by Messe Frankfurt ’ s visitor sur vey The satisfaction ratings are at a ver y high level and stand at 94 percent

DEHOGA Hessen, Frankfurt am Main District Association, was also pleased that the launch of the Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creative wor ld 2023 consumer goods fairs in Frankfurt has set the signals back in the right direction

“Af ter the crisis years, which hit the hotel a n d c a t e r i n g i n d u s t r y i n p a r t i c u l a r, i t i s extremely important that the trade fairs and c on g re s s e s b o o s t b u s i n e s s t r a ve l t o u r i s m again,” said Robert Mangold, chairman of DEHOGA Frankfurt “ The trade fairs are an important economic factor for the city ’ s image as well as for the overall structure of all tourism profiteers in Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region ”

The extensive supporting program, which b ro u g h t t o ge t h e r a l a r ge n u m b e r o f t o p international speakers and designers such as

K a r i m R a s h i d , R o s s L o ve g ro ve, O l i v i e r L a p i d u s , Ta s s i l o von G ro l m a n n , b u t a l s o p rom i s i n g yo u n g t a l e n t s , w a s p r a i s e d T h ro u g h s p e c i a l p re s e n t a t i on s , l e c t u re s , workshops or guided tours, the exchange on

t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t m e t a - t o p i c s s u c h a s sustainabilit y, ne w work, design, lif est y le, future retail and digital expansion of trade was stimulated In this way, all forms of trade were given targeted approaches to solutions as well as practical and implementable ideas to take with them on their way

A particular highlight was the Future of Work area in the new Ambiente Working section, which presented individual solutions for modern working environments Af ter all, the workplace is increasingly merging into social places where interaction and social exchange take place

The establishment of co-working spaces as a new form of office organization meets the urgent need for flexibility and mobility Buyers found a variety of offers and impulses for this

“Future of Work is not just about practical solutions, but about a mindset,” said Diane Wendel, managing director, Countr y Living “ We are experiencing a great deal of interest on the part of visitors here

“In any crisis, people start to rethink and fresh ideas emerge It's an exciting time We have gained new customers who were not actually looking for products like ours Many hotels are also showing interest, as they too a re o f f e r i n g m o re a n d m o re c o - wo rk i n g spaces. The high visitor frequenc y in the Future of Work area shows that it really is a topic for ever yone, ” she said

The topic of sustainability was omnipresent a t a l l t h re e t r ad e s h ow s w i t h i n n o v a t i ve products According to the Zukunf tsinstitut, it is increasingly in demand among consumers a n d i s b e c om i n g a d e c i s i ve p u rc h a s i n g criterion “ M o r e t h a n 7 0 p e r c e n t o f p e o p l e wo r l d w i d e s t i l l p re f e r t o s h o p i n s t o re s , ” said futurologist and retail exper t Theresa S c h l e i c h e r f r o m t h e Z u k u n f t s i n s t i t u t “ Howe ver, they want to do so more loc all y, more sustainabl y and more collaborativel y E ve r y c r i s i s ge n e r a t e s re s i l i e n c e, c o u r a ge a n d c r e a t i v i t y, a n d c h a n g e s c r e a t e n e w o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d p o t e n t i a l f o r re t a i l e r s Here, it is impor tant to set the course ear l y on and consistentl y put on the consumer ’ s glasses ” T h e d e c i s i v e f a c t o r i n i n s p i r a t i o n re m a i n e d t h e phy s i c a l e x p e r i e n c e, w h i c h was c lear ly in focus in 2023 – and continues to be meaning ful l y supplemented digital l y bef ore and af ter the tr ade shows On the online platf or m Digital Extension, 80,242 p a r t i c i p a n t s w e re v i r t u a l l y o n t h e m o v e , t h e r e w e r e o v e r 8 , 0 0 0 n e t w o r k i n g inter actions, around 4,000 c hat messages were sent and o ver 1,000 hours of content were watc hed

Ambiente, Christmaswor ld and Creativewor ld will continue to be held simultaneously at the Frankfurt exhibition center Ambiente/Christmasworld is set for Jan 26-30 and Creativeworld for Jan 27-30 KN

based Spacekit, maker of no tools required snap-and-go art and acoustic art system, is partnering with Armstrong World Industries, Inc , a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions in t h e Am e r i c a s , on A r m s t ron g ’ s d i re c t - t oc on s u m e r, d i g i t a l s a l e s p l a t f o r m , KanopibyArmstrong com S pacekit products broaden Armstrong ’ s a s s o r t m e n t o f h i g h d e s i g n , c u s t om i z a b l e solutions with acoustic benefits for office, re t a i l , d i n i n g, h o s p i t a l i t y a n d o t h e r commercial settings

Spacekit created a new commercial acoustic ar t panel line to inc lude several exc lusive, customizable designs Just like the original art system, Spacekit ’ s acoustic panels feature

We’re a team of designers th a passion f or beautiful aces – a passion we share t h A r m s t ron g, ” s a i d R o b ar ber, ATOMIC/S pacekit c e p re s i d e n t m o d u l a r ystems and R&D “ W hen he enter tainment industr y hut down during COVIDo p p o r t u n i t y t o a p p l y o u r expertise to a new market We started with home décor, and now we ’ re expanding into c om m e rc i a l s p ac e s , a p e r f e c t fi t w i t h Armstrong ’ s brand reputation and reach It ’ s a winning combination and opportunity for b o t h o u r c om p a n i e s t o wo rk t o ge t h e r t o introduce easy-to-use, stylish solutions to the market.”

“ We a re e xc i t e d t o b e wo rk i n g w i t h Spacekit to bring another high value solution to our Kanopi customers,” said Jill Crager, A r m s t ron g ’ s s a l e s o p e r a t i on s s e n i o r v i c e president “As two Lancaster County-based b u s i n e s s e s , we s h a re a c om m i t m e n t t o offering unique, innovative products to the marketplace These great-looking, sustainable

A t H o m e h a s l a u n c h e d i t s fi r s t c a t e g o r yf o c u s e d c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h W i l l o w C r o s s l e y, a w o r l d - r e n o w n e d e v e n t a n d w e d d i n g f l o r i s t w i t h c l i e n t s i n c l u d i n g t h e roy a l f am il y, D ior, C h anel an d Tor y Burc h T h e e x c l u s i v e c o l l e c t i o n w i l l f e a t u re 4 0 0 i t e m s w i t h a n e m p h a s i s i n f a u x f l o r a l s , b u t a l s o i n c l u d e s c a n d l e s , o u t d o o r a n d g a rd e n d é c o r, v a s e s , d e c o r a t i v e p i l l o w s a n d g l a s s w a re, s t a r t i n g a t $ 4 9 9

gn st yle and functionalit y provide sound dampening perties

products offer a practic al function almost ever y space needs – sound absorption

“Plus, it ’ s incredibly easy to install It checks all the boxes for a modern building material ”

The new commercial acoustic art systems on K a n o p i i n c l u d e u p d a t e d f e a t u re s l i k e tamper-resistant key-locking frames, but follow the sa s o u rc i n g a n d p ro d u c t p ro c e s s e s a s t h e o r i g i systems All panels are ma o f U S - h a r ve s t e d a formaldehyde-free sustainable wood produc and the framing system p ro d u c e d w i t h a z e ro w a s t e m a n u f ac t u r i n process

K a n o p i w i l l o f f e customizable, commercial-ready arrangements by Spaceki in six-, 12- and 20-panel k i t s E ac h k i t i n c l u d e s 19 7 inch by 19 7 inch

e a s y - t o - i n s t a l l f r a m e s , noise-canceling felt and b e a u t i f u l l y fi n i s h e d p l y wo o d p a n e l s t h a t

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W ith multiple finishes and felt colors to c h o o s e f rom , t h e u n i q u e d e s i g n s b l e n d seamlessly with any décor and provide an NRC rating of 50 to minimize echoes and help with sound absorption KN

LG ThinQ UP Appliances

LG Electronics has launched its LG ThinQ UP upgradeable home appliances inc luding refrigerators, washers, dr yers, oven ranges and dishwashers Able to adapt to the needs and c hanging lif est y les of e ac h c u s t om e r, LG ’ s a p p l i a n c e s enable users to enjoy new features and functions without having to make any additional purchases

Launched in S outh Korea in Januar y 2022, LG ThinQ UP began rolling out internationally this month in the United States, with availability in other key markets to follow Built around the customer-centric concept of Evolving with You, LG

ThinQ UP appliances can incorporate new features throughout their life – providing more value to users, o ver time LG wil l continuously develop easy-to-install software updates and hardware add-ons, deliver ing specializ ed options and new conveniences based on the usage patterns and suggestions of ThinQ UP appliance owners

One of the custom features available to download in 2023, Laundr y Saver Mode can be applied to dr yer models with ThinQ UP Extremely useful for those times when you can't unload the dr yer right away, Laundr y S aver keeps the dr um tumbling af ter the cyc le has finished (and until the dr yer door is opened) to help prevent wrinkles and odors

Ni g h t t i m e B r i g h t n e s s C on t ro l f o r refrigerators with ThinQ UP, which makes t h e f r i d ge s ’ i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g s o f t e r a t nighttime so as not to ‘ blind ’ users when they open the door All new sof tware features are optional, and can be easily downloaded from the LG ThinQ app

“A new paradigm in the home appliance industr y, LG ThinQ UP is an innovative, ne w solution that delivers unprecedented c u s t om e r v a l u e a n d d i f f e re n t i a t e d u s e r experiences,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air S olution Company “ We wil l continue to off er sophistic ated lif est y le solutions that provide personalized performance, convenient features and customizable upgradability ” KN

Celebrity Floral Stylist Arranges Collection for At Home

“ T h e e x c l u s i v e A t H o m e x W i l l o w Crossley collection highlights her exper tise f o r f l o r a l d e s i g n , ” s a i d C h a d S t a u f f e r, p r e s i d e n t a n d c h i e f m e r c h a n d i s i n g & p ro d u c t o f fi c e r f o r A t H o m e “ W i l l o w ’ s passion shines through the details, focusing o n b l o o m c o l o r a n d l i f e l i k e s t e m s a n d l e a v e s “ T h i s c o l l e c t i o n s p o t l i g h t s s t u n n i n g w e d d i n g a n d e v e r y d a y f l o r a l s w i t h

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a ro u n d t h e w o r l d . “ Fo r m e, a s p a c e i s n’t c o m p l e t e w i t h o u t f l o w e r s , ” s a i d C r o s s l e y “ Fr o m c e l e b r i t y w e d d i n g s t o d i n n e r w i t h f r i e n d s , i t ’ s

t h e b i g g e s t j o y d e s i g n i n g f l o r a l a r r a n g e m e n t s t h a t s u r p r i s e a n d d e l i g h t M y n e w a n d e x c l u s i v e c o l l e c t i o n f o r A t H o m e i s f u l l o f w i l d , n a t u r a l f a u x - f l o r a l stems and bouquets with incredibl y lif elike d e t a i l , p e r f e c t f o r e v e r y d a y o r yo u r b i g d a y. ” T h e A t H o m e x W i l l o w C r o s s l e y c o l l e c t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e a n d i n s t o re s KN

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Induction Cooktop Line

GE Appliances, a Haier company, continues to roll out new technolog y to accommodate evolving consumer demands Its new line of induction cooktops builds on the benefits that owners would expect from induction technolog y with added connected features that make cooking on induction simpler and more precise than ever before

One standout innovation unique to GE Appliances is Precision Temperature Control

Using a smart pan (pan rebate inc luded with purchase on most models), this technolog y allows owners to decide the degree of their b u r n e r f o r o p t i m a l c on s i s t e n c y a n d performance – from 100 to 500 degrees –instead of settling for high, medium or low

Using the SmartHQ app, owners can access different food t y pes, such as panc akes, or cooking methods such as sear, and the pan will automatically adjust to the precise degree for the perfect doneness each time

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the step of the recipe

“ We are excited to expand our line-up of induction cooktops, which we believe is the future of cooking,” said R ac h ae l S c h w a r t z , e xe c u t i ve d i re c t o r o f d i g i t a l a n d b u i l t - i n c o ok i n g p ro d u c t s f o r

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“Consumer interest and d e m a n d f o r t h e technolog y is growing, a n d o u r b e s t - i n - c l a s s connected features like Precision Temperature a n d G u i d e d C o ok i n g ac ro s s M on o g r a m ,

CAFÉ and GE Profile brands are raising the stakes ”

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electromagnetic c u r re n t s t h a t d i re c t l y h e a t t h e c o ok w a re, instead of first heating the cooktop surface This results in faster, more efficient heating and an easier to c lean surface. The cooktops also offer maximum responsiveness with 11

to 19 heat settings that al low bur ners to adjust quickly, going from a boil to a simmer in no time

is easy to c lean and Glide Touch Controls t h a t g i ve s ow n e r s f u l l c on t ro l t h ro u g h effortless touch T h e i n d u c t i on u n i t s a re a l s o j o i n e d b y 1 4 n e w r a d i a n t c o ok t o p s f o r a t o t a l o f 2 8 n e w e l e c t r i c c o o k t o p s a c r o s s f o u r b r a n d s a l l l a u n c h i n g t h i s ye a r E a c h o f t h e s e p r o d u c t s w i l l b e m a n u f a c t u r e d b y G E

Appliances at its wholl y owned s u b s i d i a r y R o p e r C o r p o r a t i on i n L a Fa y e t t e , G a , w h e r e a $ 1 1 8 m i l l i o n i n v e s t m e n t s t r a t e g y w a s a n n o u n c e d i n D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 1 T h e i n v e s t m e n t a l l o w s G E A t o g r o w i t s c o o k i n g a p p l i a n c e s business by expanding c apacit y a n d d e v e l o p i n g n e w c o o k i n g p ro d u c t s w i t h t h e ad d i t i on o f

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cooktops across four brands all available now Induction cooktops start at $1,999 at retailers nationwide KN

Elevates

Outdoor Kitchen Experience

The line of luxur y F ire Magic outdoor gas grills and accessories, manufactured by RH Peterson Co , feature high-performance F ire Magic gas grills, as well as complementar y cooling and storage products and accessories to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen Each product is craf ted in the United States to p ro v i d e e xc e p t i on a l d e s i g n o p t i on s f o r a rc h i t e c t s , d e s i g n e r s a n d b u i l d e r s – a n d enhance the outdoor cooking experience for luxur y homeowners.

For more than 80 years, F ire Magic has set the bar for high-performance outdoor cooking with its line of luxury grills. Featuring the highest BTUs per square inch, Fire Magic grills can sear meat with exceptional speed, ease, and control

T h e s e l u x u r y g r i l l s a l s o p ro v i d e t h e industr y ’ s largest cooking area, measured by t h e i n t e r n a l g r i l l i n g s u r f ac e w h e re f o o d actually cooks Specially designed stainlesssteel F lavor Gr ids minimiz e flare ups by d i s t r i b u t i n g h e a t e ve n l y ac ro s s s p e c i fi c cooking z ones Patented (No D857,453)

constructed from 304 stainless steel bars with smooth flat tops optimally shaped to transfer heat from burners to grill surface for faster and more even cooking

T h e t o p - o f - t h e - l i n e E c h e l on g r i l l s perfectly meld form and function Designed with sleek lines and a contoured exter ior, Echelon grills make a visual statement in any outdoor kitchen State-of-the-art features such as hot surface ignition for push-button lighting ease and an optional Magic V iew window make the Echelon Diamond Series the ultimate luxur y grill.

Convenient features and aesthetic details b u i l t i n t o t h e E c h e l on l i n e h e i g h t e n t h e grilling experience Blue backlit knobs make for easy use in all lighting conditions and ad d h i g h - t e c h f l a i r A b u i l t - i n c h a rc o a l smoker basket infuses smokey flavor into grilled foods

The optional Magic V iew window allows outdoor chefs to monitor the cooking process without opening the grill and releasing heat

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p r o d u c t s , a l l m a d e t o s u p e r i o r F i r e M a g i c s t a n d a r d s : G o u r m e t G r i d d l e – W i t h a n e x p a n s i v e 3 0 - b y 1 8 - i n c h c o o k i n g a r e a , t h i s h e a v y - d u t y s t a i n l e s s s t i l l g r i d d l e i s p e r f e c t f o r f o o d s r e q u i r i n g a f l a t c o o k i n g s u r f a c e ; P i z z a O v e n – A p r e m i u m p i z z a o v e n t h a t a l s o r o a s t s , b a k e s , s e a r s , a n d b ro i l s ; a n d S i d e C o o k e r s – A n a s s o r t m e n t of side bur ners, power bur ners, and sear ing s t a t i on s t h a t e n h a n c e t h e o u t d o o r c o ok i n g

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accessories: Refrigerator – 5 1 cubic feet of storage, with an internal digital thermometer to keep beverages and condiments cold and within easy reach; Ice Maker – Capable of making 63 pounds of ice ever y 24 hours; and Beverage Butler – A versatile combination o f s i n k , h o t a n d c o l d m i xe r f a u c e t , a n d insulated ice chest for easy preparation of food and beverages

“ The F ire Magic line is made with pride, from our staff in California who builds each of our products, to our partners who install them with unparalleled care and expertise,” said Jerr y Scott, senior vice president of sales at RH Peterson Co “For designers, architects and builders striving to deliver the ver y best outdoor cooking experience for their c lients, F ire Magic delivers the quality and options you ’ re seeking ”

F i re M a g i c c o n t i n u e s t o i m p ro v e a n d e x p a n d i t s l i n e o f p r e m i u m o u t d o o r c o o k i n g p ro d u c t s A n e w l i n e o f e l e c t r i c g r i l l s w i l l s o o n b e a v a i l a b l e t o d e l i v e r a l u x u r y c o ok i n g e x p e r i e n c e a n d e xc e p t i on a l flavor High-value gr ills such as the Aurora line deliver pr ice and per f or mance options I n t e g r a t e d i s l a n d s f e a t u r i n g F i r e M a g i c g r i l l s a n d a c c e s s o r i e s a re a v a i l a b l e T h e re a r e e v e n l u x u r y - l e v e l p o r t a b l e g r i l l i n g p ro d u c t s

The Fire Magic line is available from select dealers throughout the United S tates and C a n ad a , a s we l l a s i n s om e i n t e r n a t i on a l markets KN

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Z a f f e r a n o ’ s b u t h i s o w n – C o l l i n s a p p ro a c h e d t h e p ro j e c t w i t h f e r v o r R i g h t a w a y, C o l l i n s w a s t r u s t e d w i t h t a k i n g t o m a r k e t t h e d e s i g n h i s t o r y t h a t d e M a j o l o v i n g l y c u r a t e d o v e r t h e ye a r s t h a t c a r r i e d o v e r t o t a b l e w a re Z a f f e r a n o h a d re c e n t l y b o u g h t a s t a t eof-the-ar t cer amic factor y in Gal lese, Ital y, t o p ro d u c e t h e d i n n e r w a re c o l l e c t i o n s “ T h e f a c t o r y h a s t re m e n d o u s c a p a c i t y, ” he said, “ better than any I ’ ve worked with. ”

C o l l i n s s a i d h a v i n g t h e p e r f e c t f a c i l i t y w i t h t h e a b u n d a n c e o f e x p e r i e n c e d , t a l e n t e d a r t i s a n s p ro v e d t o b e a w i n n i n g c o m b i n a t i o n “ O n e o f t h e m a i n a r t i s a n s j u s t m o v e d in and took o ver oper ations in the factor y, ” h e s a i d “ S o t h e re l a t i o n s h i p w a s t h e re H e c a m e on i n O c t o b e r a n d d i d n’t m i s s a b e a t H e w a s w o r k i n g h a n d - i n - h a n d w i t h t h e d e s i g n e r ”

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T h e l i n e i s p r o d u c e d w i t h a r e a c t i v e g l a z e t h a t m a k e s e v e r y p i e c e d i s t i n c t i v e “ T h e s c r a t c h e s o n t h e u n d e r b e l l y a r e u n i q u e t o e ac h p i e c e, ” C o l l i n s ad d e d “An d t h e c o l o r s a re u n i q u e a s we l l , s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e w h i t e a n d b a s i c g re e n , w h a t I c a l l t h e Z a f f e r a n o g r e e n , t h e y ’ r e e l e c t r i c a n d b e a u t i f u l “ W h a t m a k e s i t s o n a t u r a l t o l a u n c h a d i n n e r l i n e, i t ’ s a l l a b o u t t h e c o l o r s t o r y, ” C o l l i n s s a i d “ W h e n y o u i n t r o d u c e d i n n e r w a re t o i t , i t ’ s s u c h a b e a u t i f u l t a b l e, s u c h a b e a u t i f u l s t o r y ”

A n o t h e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n i n c re a t i n g t h e l i n e s w a s t o m a k e t h e m w i t h i n t h e re a c h o f t h e w h o l e s a l e a n d c o n s u m e r m a r k e t s “

We w a n t t o f i t i n t h e m a r k e t p l a c e , ”

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A r t e I t a l i c a . Yo u w a n t t o b e r i g h t s m a c k i n t h e s w e e t s p o t , s o i t ’ s a n a f f o r d a b l e luxur y You’re not at the top of the py ramid, b u t yo u ’ re n o t a t t h e b o t t o m ”

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• S p i r a l e : A b o l d a n d s o l i dc o l o r e d d i n n e r w a r e c o l l e c t i o n designed to not only complement b u t b u i l d o u t t h e e x i s t i n g Z a f f e r a n o A m e r i c a l i n e s w i t h c h a r g e r s , mu g s , s m a l l b o w l s a n d o t h e r c o m p l i m e n t a r y p i e c e s • G r a f f i t o : O f f e r e d i n a beautiful pure white and a trendf or ward vibr ant Z aff er ano green, G r a f fi t o i s t r u l y o n e - o f - a - k i n d W i t h s c u l p t e d a c c e n t s o n t h e r i m s a n d w i t h s i g n a t u re d e s i g n s o n t h e u n d e r b e l l y o f t h e d i n n e r w a re, t h e l i n e i s re f l e c t i v e o f t h e s k i l l f u l n e s s o f t h e l o c a l I t a l i a n A r t i s a n s w h o e x p e r t l y c r a f t e a c h p i e c e “ T h e d i n n e r w a r e c o m p l e t e s the Zafferano stor y, ” Collins said “ We w a n t t o m a k e s u r e t h e d i n n e r w a r e i s i n l o c k s t e p w i t h t h e Z a f f e r a n o b r a n d , s o t h e d i n n e r w a r e h a s t o b e t h e h i g h e s t q u a l i t y w i t h t h e h i g h e s t d e s i g n , a u n i q u e d e s i g n t h a t t e l l s a u n i q u e s t o r y d i f f e r e n t t h a n a n y o t h e r b r a n d , ” h e s a i d

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SOURCE & SHARE ONLY AT LAS VEGAS MARKET

La s Ve g a s M a r ke t o f f e r s t h o u s a n d s o f p r o d u c t s i n a n i m m e r s i v e e x p e r i e n c e p a i r e d w i t h v a l u a b l e b u s i n e s s c o n n e ct i o n s La s Ve g a s M a r ke t i s a c o m p r e h e nsive furniture gift and home décor buying d e s t i n a t i o n o f f e r i n g a n e x c l u s i v e We s t C o a s t- i n f l u e n c e d , c r o s s - c a t e g o r y p r o d u c t experience unlike any other

Thousands of gift (design handmade/artisanal tabletop gourmet housewares) furniture (upholstery, case goods, accent), bedding, lighting, rugs and home décor lines are showcased on an easy-to - shop, convenient campus at Las Vegas Market, allowing retailers and designers to build their businesses with exciting new introductions proven bestsellers and long-time customer favorites

During Las Vegas Market, buyers also build important relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, creating business -to -business connections that begin as pers o n - t o - p e r s o n i n t e r a c t i o n s T h e s e r e l a t i o n s h i p s b e c o m e v a l u e d p a r t n e r s h i p s t h a t transition into both onsite and online sourcing beyond market dates, creating expedient, year-round access to the latest products and quick strategic solutions to trending consumer demands It ’ s all here for you – Only at Las Vegas Market!

Save the date for Las Vegas Market July 30 to Aug 3 2023

Las Vegas Market

702 599 9621

www lasvegasmarket com

ACCUSHARP KNIFE AND TOOL SHARPENERS

Fortune Products, Inc dba AccuSharp Int ’l , is a leading manufacturer of sharpeners, k n i v e s a n d m u l t i - t o o l s a n d provider of quality products to the houseware and restaurant industries The company ’ s philosophy is that the pinnacle of the customer s buying experience should not be at the cash r e g i s t e r b u t r a t h e r w h e n t h e c u s t o m e r u s e s t h e p r o d u c t , and it performs as expected T h i s y e a r, t h e y ’ v e a d d e d new items to the robust line of a w a r d - w i n n i n g p r o d u c t s t o ke e p y o u r k n i v e s a n d t o o l s i n

g r e a t s h a p e T h e A c c u S h a r p ® knife and tool sharpener features pre -angled diamond-honed tungsten carbide blades set at a 21- degree angle

The blades are reversible and replaceable and will give you an excellent sharpening finish In addition to the AccuSharp knife and tool sharpener they offer other sharpeners featuring multiple sharpening angles, grits and ergonomically designed handles They make it easy for anyone to sharpen their own kitchen knives and tools

The complete line of AccuSharp knife and tool sharpeners will be on display during IHS, booth# S1612 Fortune Products, Inc has continually made quality sharpening p r o d u c t s s i n c e 1 9 8 4 I t s p r i m a r y f o c u s i s o n c r e a t i n g p r o d u c t s t h a t p r o v i d e t h e sharpest edge possible for your knives and tools They make it easy to “Keep your edge® ” Visit accusharp com for more information

Fortune Products Inc

800 742 7797 www accusharp com

CLOROX BRAND AIR PURIFIERS

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc , a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co has introduced the first products in a new line of premium air purifiers under the Clorox brand name as part of an exclusive multiyear trademark licensing agreement with The Clorox Company This product launch is one of many steps Hamilton Beach Brands is taking in 2022 to expand its presence in the fast-growing, multi-billion dollar home health and wellness market

The new air purifier models that are available include a Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier and a Clorox Tabletop True HEPA Air Purifier, as well as replacement filters

Hamilton Beach Brands

www hamiltonbeachbrands com

PRODYNE PARTY TUBS

I n f l a t i o n i s s h i f t i n g c u l t u r a l h a b i t s and the consumer is responding by embracing at-home entertaining to combat the rising cost of dining and c e l e b r a t i n g o u t i n r e s t a u r a n t s a n d bars To meet the growing demand, Pr o d y n e i s l a u n c h i n g t w o n e w u pscale multi-bottle wine serving tubs to consumers looking to raise their at-home entertaining experience

Expanding on a large inventory of decorative wine and beverage coole r s , b u c ke t s a n d p a r t y t u b s , Pr odyne adds the Regent Large Party Tub and the Wave Party Tub to the mix of stylish beverage serving products Both party tubs are offered at a modest price for budgetconscious consumers looking to keep the celebration going late into the evening

The attractive Regent Large Party Tub holds five wine bottles and an impressive mass of ice to keep drinks cool throughout the occasion The crystal- clear Regent f e a t u r e s m o l d e d - i n e a s y g r i p h a n d l e s f o r e a s y c a r r y i n g a n d i s b r e a k r e s i s t a n t T h e classic round design looks handsome on a serving table and is sure to please guests

The Wave Party Tub is constructed from the same durable break resistant material as the Regent tub, but features a fashionable oval- shaped wave rim form The Wave is designed to hold four wine bottles and plenty of ice It is available in two color selections: clear and black

This year, Prodyne celebrates its 52-year anniversary manufacturing Dynamic Designs fo r Go o d Living To see Pro dyne’ s full line o f quality kitchenware, serveware a n d b a r w a r e , v i s i t Pr o d y n e c o m a n d d o w n l o a d t h e o n l i n e c a t a l o g V i s i t Pr o d y n e a t The Inspired Home Show booth #S500

Prodyne 800 822 4776 www prodyne com

EXCELSTEEL EGG POACHER , STAINLESS STEEL LIDDED FRYPAN

Take the strain out of poaching the p er f ec t eg g f o r b r ea k f a s t w i t h E xcelsteel’s bestseller 4- cup professional stainless steel egg poacher Designed with a vented lid and non- stick egg cups, this egg poacher is easy to clean and use every time Built with an encapsulated base, a riveted silicone covered handle, and a rustresistant stainless steel Impress your friends and family with a wonderfully cooked weekend brunch Included is a FREE silicone spatula to get started the day it arrives Dishwasher friendly and induction ready

Cook Pro Inc

951 686 8282 www cook-pro com

OLIMPIA SPLENDID

DOLCECLIMA

FRESCO

O l i m p i a S p l e n d i d , w i t h h e a d q u a r t e r s a n d manufacturing plant in Brescia, Italy, and its North American HQ in Dallas is proud to introduce the newest model of its Dolceclima f a m i l y o f p o r t a b l e a i r c o n d i t i o n e r s a n d h e a t pumps for the North American market called D o l c e c l i m a F R E S C O D e s i g n e d i n I t a l y D o lc e c l i m a o f f e r i n g c o n s i s t s o f f i v e m o d e l s r a n g i n g i n c a p a c i t i e s f r o m 1 0 , 0 0 0 B T U t o 15 000 BTU (SACC 6 500-10 000 BTUs) ideal for cooling or heating spaces of 350 square feet up to 600 square feet

T h e n e w F R E S C O m o d e l u s i n g t h e e n v ironmentally friendly R-32 refrigerant is availa b l e i n 1 2 K o r 1 5 K B T U c a p a c i t i e s ( c o o l i n g o n l y ) a n d e q u i p p e d w i t h v a r i o u s m o d e s o f o p e r a t i o n ( d e h u m i d i f i c a t i o n , f a n , s i l e n t , auto and turbo) with a modulating flap to control air distribution thus providing the ultimate comfort The FRESCO comes with onboard touchscreen controls as well as a remote control, and is WiFi ready for remote access from any smart device, as well as having a three year parts warranty

Go online to learn more about the Dolceclima Series product

Olimpia Splendid

www olimpiasplendidusa com

FRANMARA BAMBOO CHEESE BOARDS

T h e s e b e a u t i f u l l y h a n d c r a f t e d B a m b o o Cheese boards are designed in the shape o f a w i n e b o t t l e a n d i n c l u d e a l e a t h e r strap The environmental green bamboo is harder than maple You can use them for cutting or even hang them on the wall

Franmara can laser them with your logo to make them even more special

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Small (13” x 4” x ⅝”), 1088 Medium (17½” x 5⅝” x ⅝”), and 1089 Large (22” x 7⅛” x ⅝ ” ) Re t a i l Pr i c e s a r e $ 6 5 0 $ 1 1 a n d

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Franmara Inc.

800 423 5855 www franmara com

TEFLON PLATINUM

PLUS NONSTICK

Te f l o n ™ n o n s t i c k c o a t i n g s y s t e m s l a s t longer than pans with ceramic or silicone c o a t i n g s a n d a r e d i s h w a s h e r a n d m e t a l utensil safe Chemours ensures durability by providing a nonstick coating that is not o n l y a b r a s i o n a n d s c r a t c h r e s i s t a n t b u t a l s o h e l p s p r o t e c t a g a i n s t a d h e s i o n a n d c o r r o s i o n I t ’ s t h i s b a l a n c e o f p r o p e r t i e s t h a t ke e p s t h e s e n o n s t i c k c o a t i n g s p e rforming like new year after year so there s little erosion to the wallet That s because high- quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years Teflon nonstick coatings are the finest nonstick with a variety o f p r o d u c t s t o m e e t t h e v a r i e t y o f c o o k i n g n e e d s A l l Te f l o n p r o d u c t s a r e q u a l i t y tested to live up to the Teflon brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratch- and abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date

The Chemours Company

866 205 1664

www chemours com

INNOVA BY EUREKA

Innova the new premier product line by Eureka has introduced its first flagship product created exclusively for Walmart – the Innova Upright NEU700 Innova’s NEU700 is a stateof-the-art ultra-powerful upright vacuum cleaner, with WhirlWind Anti-Tangle Brushroll It is engineered for whole-house deep cleaning and maximum pick-up of embedded dirt fine dust and hair on even the toughest home surfaces

The Innova NEU700 offers a powerful one-of-a-kind deeper clean and elevated features such as WhirlWind Anti-tangle Brushroll, a quiet mode, extra large capacity anti- static dust cup floor-type controls at your fingertips and an LED display that makes cleaning easy T h e p o w e r f u l I n n o v a U p r i g h t N E U 7 0 0 b o a s t s a s l e e k c u t t i n g- e d g e d e s i g n a n d 1 4 4 0 w a t t s o f p o w e r, c l e a n i n g a n y r o o m easily and thoroughly The WhirlWind AntiTa n g l e B r u s h r o l l t e c h n o l o g y b r e a k s h a i r t o p r e v e n t t a n g l e s a n d c l o g s w h i l e a l s o c o ncentrating air flow for a deeper clean, a multi- cyclone system with no loss of suction a n d a c o m p l e t e s e a l H E PA f i l t r a t i o n t h a t t r a p s 9 9 p e r c e n t o f d u s t , d a n d e r a n d a l l e rg e n s

The Innova Upright NEU700 also has adjustable quiet and max power modes, allowing the most powerful clean with minimal noise Its Big Wheel Swivel Steering design allows seamless navigation to eliminate messes It also comes with several versatile accessories including a motorized Anti-tangle Pet Tool for effective cleaning on stairs and upholstery, an under furniture crevice tool for the tightest corners and spaces and a handy 2-in-1 dusting brush

Eureka

www eureka com

DRINKMATE OMNIFIZZ

D r i n k m a t e ’ s O m n i Fi z z h o m e c a r b o n a t i o n m a c h i n e i s a g a m e c h a n g e r I t s p a t e n t e d technology allows the user to sparkle any cold drink quickly safely and without dilut i o n W h i l e o t h e r b r a n d s o n l y c a r b o n a t e w a t e r, t h e O m n i Fi z z c a n a l s o d i r e c t l y sparkle iced tea or coffee, wine, pre -mixed cocktails mocktails and even flat soda or b e e r T h a t m a ke s i t p e r f e c t f o r b o t h t h e home bar or kitchen, for household use or f o r e n t e r t a i n i n g A v a i l a b l e i n a v a r i e t y o f stylish colors including matte black arctic blue, classic white, royal red and lavender D r i n k m a t e a l s o s u p p l i e s C O 2 c y l i n d e r s that are compatible with other machines w i t h a n e a s y m e t h o d f o r r e t a i l e r s t o e x-

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The soda maker category is on trend and growing rapidly as consumers are looking to drink healthier and explore more diverse k i n d s o f b e v e r a g e s , w h i l e r e d u c i n g s t o r e bought drinks to avoid bottle waste Contact Drinkmate to learn more about your opportunity with its unique product and merchandising programs

Drinkmate www idrinkproducts com

KIRITSUKE GYUTO CHEF KNIFE

From Kikuichi’s award-winning 67-Layer Mirror finish Damascus Tsuchime line these a r e s o m e o f t h e f i n e s t b l a d e s Kikuichi has ever made With a 67l a y e r h a n d - h a m m e r e d m i r r o r f i ni s h , t h e y s p a r k l e o n t h e w a l l a n d in the hand The lighter-than-average blades make cooking prep an absolute pleasure The Octagonal H o - w o o d M a g n o l i a h a n d l e i s made by traditional handle craftsmen and recalls the old style with its water buffalo ferrule, while the AUS10 core steel is a modern material made to withstand even the l o n g e s t m i s e e n p l a c e T h e K i r i tsuke style has gained wide popul a r i t y i n r e c e n t y e a r s a n d h a s b e c o m e a f a v o r i t e o f p r o f e s s i o na l s a n d h o m e c o o k s a l i ke T h i s will quickly become your new favorite knife to use and display in your kitchen

Kikuichi www kikuichi net

STASHER BOWLS

Stasher, a leading brand of reusable silicone bags, is expanding its lineup by adding Stasher Bowls to its portfolio of premium products This launch celebrates the company s biggest innovation since it created the best- selling bags that reinvented the food storage category

Stasher Bowls are the ultimate to -go container, with the leak-free patented Pinch-Loc seal that stays open when you want it to and stays shut when you need it to The new bowls are made from the same food-grade platinum silicone that the best- selling Stasher bags are made from and come in several just-right sizes designed for everything from sauces to salads They are sturdy enough for storing and packing, while the wide opening means you can eat right from the bowl – whether in the office at the park or on the road

Every bowl allows you to store, safely reheat and eat from the same bowl The entire set easily nests without having to worry about finding the matching lid

This product was made for anyone who has tried (and failed) to pour liquids out of a regular bowl and experienced a messy result

Stasher Bowls are available in five sizes ranging from 1 cup to 8 cups and come in both clear and rainbow colors

Stasher www stasherbag com

Shoppe Object to Debut at High Point Market in October

Just one year af ter the acquisition of Shoppe O bject, New York’s premier trade event for curated home and gif t, International Market Centers is launching another edition of the successful buying event during High Point Market beginning in October More than 1 0 0 h a n d - s e l e c t e d b r a n d s re p re s e n t i n g Shoppe O bject ’ s signature mix of elevated, a r t i s a n a l , d e s i g n - d r i ve n p ro d u c t w i l l b e presented Oct 14-17, on the third floor of High Point ’ s Historic Market Square in a reimagined exhibit space

“IMC ’ s expansion of S hoppe O bject at High Point in October is particularly exciting after several years of focus on market recover y

It signals renewed focus on strategic growth and expansion for IMC in 2023,” said Bob M a r i c i c h , I M C C E O “ T h e H i g h Po i n t presentation of S hoppe O bject will be as equally engaging as Shoppe O bject ’ s New York Market, but with a focus on furnishings and décor

“ The launch of Shoppe O bject at High Point Market delivers an additive business opportunity for buyers and sellers alike, giving the ver y best designers and home furnishings re t a i l e r s e ve n m o re re a s on t o s h o p t h e furniture capital of the wor ld ”

The new High Point edition will reflect Shoppe O bject ’ s distinct, community-driven

energ y and ethos, with a singular emphasis on home product to best ser ve High Point ’ s re t a i l a n d i n t e r i o r d e s i g n a u d i e n c e T h e product mix will be object-focused with an emphasis on design-led and maker-generated items

“It ’ s a timely endeavor,” said Jesse James, Shoppe O bject ’ s founder and show director.

“ We’ve found that many of the brands in the Shoppe O bject community are specifically s e e k i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e x p a n d t h e i r exposure to interior designers and architects, and there is no better place to do that than in High Point

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IMC Launches RepZio Feature to Market Badge Scanning

I M C h a s l a u n c h e d a mu c h - a n t i c i p a t e d f e a t u re t o t h e R e p Z i o s a l e s a p p t h a t incorporates market badge scanning, creating a direct connection between market activity and RepZio customer data The exhibitorfriend ly feature debuted at IMC ’ s Las Vegas Market in Februar y “ T h i s R e p Z i o e n h a n c e m e n t i s p a r t o f I M C ’ s l a r ge r p l a n t o re f r a m e o u r d i g i t a l strategy to more closely align physical markets in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas with digital tools that deliver return on investment for our buyer and seller customers,” said Bob Maricich, CEO “ This seller-focused solution is a great complement to a new buyer-facing @Market mobile app now in development for launch in Summer 2023 ”

IMC acquired RepZio, a patented B2B sales application for wholesale sellers, two years ago, and the company continues to

support and enhance the solution based on specific wholesale customer needs

“ I M C i s c o m m i t t e d t o p r o v i d i n g solutions that drive value for our customers, a n d t h i s ad d i t i on o f n e w b ad ge s c a n n i n g c a p a b i l i t i e s i s a d i re c t re s u l t o f c u s t om e r requests, ” said Max Fraser, IMC SVP, chief t e c h n o l o g y o f f i c e r “ W h e n R e p Z i o w a s ac q u i re d by I M C i n 2 0 2 0 , i t w a s a l re ad y a proven tool and we have continued to make e n h a n c e m e n t s t o b e s t s e r ve t h e n e e d s o f l oy a l a n d d e d i c a t e d ‘ s u p e r u s e r s ’ a s we l l a s n e w s e l l e r s ”

RepZio is a sales management sof tware –ac c e s s i b l e b o t h on l i n e a n d o f f l i n e – t h a t a l l ow s b r a n d s a n d s a l e s re p re s e n t a t i ve s instantly to browse products and inventor y levels, create presentations and place orders Additionally, in-app reports share information about best and most active customers, as well

a s t o p - s e l l i n g p ro d u c t s by ge o g r a ph i c location Usable at market, in the office or on the ro ad , t h e m o b i l e a p p l i c a t i on i n c l u d e s a n integrated product barcode generator and s c a n n i n g c a p a b i l i t i e s , ac c e s s i b l e w i t h a ny Bluetooth scanner or built-in camera Other legacy features inc lude the ability to accept c re d i t c a rd p ay m e n t s a n d t o ge n e r a t e complete and accurate sales histor y with the touch of a button A web-based application also provides desktop access

Am i t y H om e Pre s i d e n t B e n C h h a b r a credits RepZio with “ helping our business i n c re a s e e f fi c i e n c y, i m p ro ve c u s t om e r satisfaction and grow revenue, ” and anticipates that “RepZio’s streamlined ordering process will take our business to the next level ” Amity Home exhibits with IMC in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas

TRADESHOW CALENDAR

e l e v a t e d e x p e r i e n c e i s a c o m p l e m e n t t o IMC ’ s well-established temporar y exhibit d e s t i n a t i o n s a t I n t e r H a l l a n d S u i t e s a t Market S quare, ” James said “ IMC presents the onl y temporar y exhibits at High Point Market and the addition of S hoppe O bject b r a n d s f u r t h e r e x p a n d s d i s c o v e r y oppor tunities f or design-dr iven designers and retailers ”

H i g h Po i n t M a r k e t ’ s s p r i n g a n d f a l l e d i t i o n s c o m p l e m e n t t h e w i n t e r a n d summer timing of the Ne w York buy ing e v e n t s , p r o v i d i n g S h o p p e O b j e c t h o m e br ands with year-round exposure and sales oppor tunities KN

“RepZio allows our customers and reps to easily browse products and create and submit orders The integration with our back office saves us valuable time and reduces errors It also provides valuable data and analytics on customer orders, helping us to make informed decisions about inventor y and sales Through the new capabilit y to scan market badges and sync them directly to RepZio, we hope to save time on manual entr y of customer i n f o r m a t i on a n d e l i m i n a t e t h e n e e d f o r expensive third-part y apps to scan badges and generate leads ”

“Badge scanning capabilities are a gamec h a n ge r f o r b u s y e x h i b i t o r s w h o n e e d accurate, up-to-date information while at market,” Fraser said “ This sales automation solution is easy-to-access and reduces friction by quic kl y linking a buyer to an existing account or creating a new account – with just the touch of a button ”

Melrose, a long-time RepZ io user and s h ow ro om t e n a n t a t b o t h Am e r i c a s M a r t Atlanta and World Market Center Las Vegas, values the system’s

RepZio is efficient and easy to use, ” said Melrose Marketing and Purchasing Executive Brad Bullion

“ RepZ io simplifies our order ing process Tr a i n i n g t a k e s on l y m i n u t e s a n d i t ’ s ve r y intuitive It ’ s one of the most cost-eff ective applic ations out there The badge sc anning c a p a b i l i t i e s w i l l a l l o w e v e r y o n e i n t h e s h ow ro om t o s c a n b ad ge s We w i l l b e a b l e t o g e t m o r e l e a d s a n d c u s t o m e r i n f o r m a t i on ” K N

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