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Stacy Garcia Takes Textiles to New Heights

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BY A.J. FLICK

How many times have you looked at a rug and said, “I wonder who designed that?” Don’t worry, it took a long time for Stacy Garcia to ask that question and now she’s a leading designer, specializing in textiles.

“The first time I thought about it, too, was in college,” Garcia said.

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Michel Design Works Joins Stonewall Kitchen Family

Taking a Leaf From Nature

Nostalgic Series of Kettle Grills

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editor Don’t quote me on this, but I heard years ago that casinos design the carpeting in the gaming area purposefully loud and that the pattern somehow is supposed to stimulate people to stay there and keep gambling. At any rate, I always thought the carpets in casinos were crazy loud. The other night at the movie theater, I noticed the carpet, which was similarly bright and loud. When we were in Chicago for The Inspired Home Show, I looked at the hallway carpet, the wallpaper, the ceiling, etc., thinking that someone, somewhere, designed their patterns, too.

All of this comes after I talked to Stacy Garcia, a talented and leading U.S. designer who rose to fame designing textiles for hospitality and other commercial industries and now sells to consumers, too, on her e-commerce site. I admitted to Stacy that I really didn’t think about the designer who created that pattern on my rug, my throw, my pillow, my couch. Turns out, she hadn’t thought about it, either, until she saw a fellow art student designing a pattern. Check out our cover story and then see if you don’t start noticing things you didn’t notice before.

Inside this issue, we’re taking a look at the Atlanta and Las Vegas Markets, along with the newly launched JuniperMarket. As always, there are too many things that I’d love to put in my home.

As I write this, the horrors of war in Ukraine are still being exposed

Kimberly Oser VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

and it doesn’t appear the Russian invasion will end anytime soon.

While the human toll is – and should be – our primary concern, it is worth taking a look at how the war will affect our economy. So we talked to an expert on the global supply chain about the effect the war is having and will continue to have, even if the war ends suddenly.

Another article I’d like to draw your attention to is about an IRI study that shows it literally pays off for brands to have accurate portrayals of women and girls in ads. Across gender, language, race and ethnicity, ads with high gender equality metrics scores overall delivered 60 percent improved sales performance. Speaking for myself, I’m not impressed when I see a skinny supermodel pitching me products. Having spent a few years writing ad copy and helping to create the look of ads, I love seeing people of different ages, races and gender in ads. That’s something that I always advocated for (not always successfully) when I was in advertising.

And, of course, we’ve got much more to read and see in this issue.

Here’s hoping you’re enjoying a great May wherever you are. Stay safe! KN — AJ Flick Senior Editor aj_f@oser.com

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Michel Design Works

Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands

Stonewall Kitchen continues to grow as a major retailer for home goods.

This spring, Stonewall Kitchen welcomed Michel Design Works into its family. Michel Design Works is a comprehensive lifestyle brand specializing in bath and body products, as well as fragrances, home décor and gifts.

MDW sources from the top soap makers and fragrance houses around the globe to produce its high-quality soaps, and its botanical designs are now showcased throughout their home décor line.

The Michel Design Works lines at Stonewall Kitchen includes: • Natural Lip Balm made with natural botanical ingredients, including beeswax and shea butter to moisturize and soften lips. It comes in six flavors.

• Deborah’s Garden Foaming Hand Soap, which has heady floral notes of jasmine and cyclamen with base notes of cedarwood and

cashmere. This hand soap provides shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing.

• Pink Grapefruit Clean Kitchen Set that includes dish soaps, glass cleaners, multi-surface cleaners and multi-surface wipes. All are manufactured in the United States using safe and natural ingredients.

• Tuscan Grove Cocktail Napkins – soft, triple-ply cocktail napkins with a detailed, sophisticated style.

They can be paired with hostess or luncheon napkins and arranged on a wooden tray for a completed look.

The big news at Stonewall Kitchen, though, is its Stonewall Home Company Store opening soon on the campus of Stonewall Kitchen Headquarters in York, Maine.

The Stonewall Home Company Store will feature the vast variety of its growing line of home goods brands, including Stonewall Home, Stonewall Kitchen Fine Home Keeping, Village Candle and Michel Design Works. KN

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STICKERS NORTHWEST

POM POM AT HOME

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Las Vegas Market

PREVIEW Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western United States, presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market’s diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries.

The next Las Vegas Market runs July 24-28 at World Market Center in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com.

Here is a sampling of exhibitors coming to the summer show: albert L. (punkt) E-1213 (also on JuniperMarket) This brand new ceramic fish knife-rest is perfect for use as a knife rest (naturally), chopstick rest or simple table décor.

It comes in six colors: Red, Blue, Pastel Green, Black, Orange and Yellow ($4.99).

For wholesale orders: 360.990.0053 • www.albertlpunkt.com Calla Products C-1039 (also JuniperMarket) Calla Products has innovative ways to tote your gear safely, and our fave idea, an umbrella with splash (figuratively speaking).

The Anti-Theft Rucksacks let you stand out in a crowd.

Sized for everyday use, this sack packs a punch with antitheft features and external USB port to charge a phone.

Rucksack offers pockets, pockets and pockets (did we mention it has pockets?). Two front pockets, one snap closure and one zipper closure can easily hold a phone, sunglasses, keys, etc.

This is great for quick access.

The Anti-Theft Daypacks do it all, too. Connect a phone via the external USB port and a power bank to the USB cable inside the bag and charge a phone while you are out and about. The anti-theft hook gives peace of mind from pickpockets. Multiple zipper compartments and pouches allow for smarter organization. The bags are made with a water repellent fabric as well. On top of all this, they look cool!

This is something we’ve got to see: Topsy Turvy Umbrellas.

These innovative umbrellas feature beautiful prints that are like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day. The inverse opening design means the outside of the umbrella becomes the inside when it closes, keeping your car, office and your home dry.

Bonus: the design makes it easier to enter or exit a car, keeping you drier as well. Topsy Turvy umbrellas probably will make you wish for more rainy days.

Calla’s Cali Neoprene Tote are high fashion, extra large, elegant totes that can carry everything needed. A detachable small zipper bag keeps valuable items easy to find and secure.

The upscale neoprene fabric is shock absorbent and water resistant. Easy care, machine washable and air dry. Perfect for shopping, beach, gym, yoga, and more!

For wholesale orders: 925.743.9831 • www.callaproducts.net Pom Pom at Home C-506 Tabletop linens will be on display at the Pom Pom at Home

booth.

Oakville Placemats in a diamond quilted pattern are made of 100 percent stonewashed cotton velvet with poly fill in Navy, Blush, Natural, Sea Glass, and Charcoal. The soft, heavyweight weave texture placemats have frayed edges all around ($62).

Cambria Napkins have a finished edge, white base cotton cloth with subtle colored stripes. Made of 100 percent cotton in Navy, Ocean, Natural, and Grey in sets of four ($34).

Rutherford Napkins have a finished edge and contrasting stitched stripes and are made of linen/viscose/poly in Navy, Natural, Moss, Blush, and White in sets of four ($34).

For more information, visit www.pompomathome.com.

Shannon Martin Design C-1039, Roadrunners (Angela Schmook) Get the party started (and keep it clean) with Cocktail Napkins that also make great hostess gifts, printed on threeply, biodegradable TFC (totally chlorine-free), FSC-certified tissue with water-based inks. Each package contains 20 napkins ($5.50). To protect the furniture, cork-backed Coasters are heat and water resistant, made to withstand years of use.

Made in the USA ($2.95).

Add some fun to the fridge with Magnets that are thin, yet oh-so-sturdy. Slip inside a greeting card and send a smile ($3.95) and Magnetic List Pads that keep important reminders, notes and shopping lists handy in the kitchen or to-do lists in the office ($6.95).

Sticky Notes make your message stick and laugh. A little humor goes a long way. Made in the USA, 75 stickies per pack ($4.95).

For wholesale orders: 877.957.0940 • www.shannonmartindesign.com Stickers Northwest Road Runners Showroom C-1039 For those who take hydration seriously, but want to take their hydration to a new level, check out Stickers Northwest’s vinyl stickers that create smiles and build sales with highquality vinyl stickers. Designed to be stylish and functional as a tool to personalize a water bottle (or any hard surface), the stickers are fade- and weather-resistant, holding up to the elements and washing for years.

For wholesale orders: 253.344.1236 • www.stickersnorthwest.com Magenta Inc. C-143 Magenta is bringing a trove of great products to Las Vegas Market. There are too many for us to list here, so we’re including some of our favorites.

The Daily Starters Butter Cloche upgrades the everyday butter dish. Each piece is made of high-quality stoneware and sized perfectly to store homemade infused butter or standard butter sticks.

A vintage play on new forms, Daily Starters Corner Kitchen Colander is a perfect way to drain, rinse, and store all at the same time. Drain pasta, rinse berries, or use as a sink compost catcher when done, this piece not only makes life in the kitchen easier but is shaped for effortless serving or easy

storage.

Serve guests complimentary tea with Daily Starters Morning Tea + Brewing System. The tea pitcher is shaped to pour hot water over loose leaf tea to brew the perfect cup without the mess. Each set comes with a serving dish for sugar or cream, and a mug perfectly sized for morning or afternoon tea.

The dual-purpose Utensil Drainer by Daily Starters not only holds all kitchen tools in one place, but also serves as a drainer and garlic keeper. Each piece is designed from quality stoneware and has built-in drainage that serves as not only a drying tool but also allows air circulation when needing to store garlic. Use the airtight seal to keep garlic cool and dry.

Crafted entirely from stoneware, the Daily Starters Wine Cubes are a beautiful and space-saving way to store bottles on a kitchen counter and striking enough to flow with any kitchen design. Best of all? These wine cubes are stackable!

Add or take cubes away depending on how much storage you need.

The Monterey Large White Farmhouse Pitcher is ideally suited for informal entertaining with its exposed stoneware bases and creamy white glaze. Gentle ripples create an interesting pattern on the exterior of this timeless stoneware piece, giving it a year-round casual look and feel.

Optic Orb Vase Jumbo is a one-of-a-kind transparent glass vase made from borosilicate glass, which originated from laboratory glass. This type of glass makes each piece appear delicate but is highly durable. Use for an elegant centerpiece or to create a simplistic accent to a shelf or mantle.

The Sunrise to Sunset coaster series is an authentic take on the popular moon phase. Each piece is sculpted from quality stoneware and showcases each phase of the sun. Add to your coffee table or nightstand to add a dash of bohemian flare to your home decor.

Slice pizza in style with this rustic farmhouse-style Wrought Iron Pizza Cutter, which is designed to rock back and forth and cut through crust easily and efficiently.

Speaking of pizza, Forestry Pizza Board Citrine’s Forestry Acacia Pizza board is ideal for serving small bites or appetizers at gatherings and even better for serving homemade pizza.

The mango wood board adds a rustic, yet stylish touch to any table. When not in use, store it away as a decorative piece in the kitchen.

Citrine’s Forestry wooden salad servers are made of Acacia wood and finished with mineral oil to enhance the beauty of the wood grain. Use these durable wooden serving utensils for serving pasta and salads in an elevated way.

Atlas Recycled Champagne Glasses, which come in a set of six, are lightweight and created from recycled glass. These flutes showcase natural bubbles in each glass, naturally inherent to the recycled glass.

The raw-textured Canyon Ceramic Candle Holder set of two is made from exposed reddish-brown earthenware and finished with a thin off-white glaze. It features a round base with a slim cylindrical holder for adding new dimensions of boho glow to your space.

Pair your pears with more pears! Inspired by the everpopular Rae Dunn Pear Measuring Cups, the pear-shaped Stem Print Pear Canister Pair cookie jar will pair perfectly with a pear collection.

For more information, visit www.magenta-inc.com KN

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Talenti releases collection signed by Marco Acerbis As light as a flower petal, the Italian designer Marco Acerbis’s latest outdoor furniture creation seduced the Talenti brand with its philosophical concept of comfort and elegance. Leaf, an innovative and intriguing concept and design, uses nature as a source of inspiration of inexhaustible fascination.

The lightness of the petals of a flower and their elegance are reflected in a new vision where the careful but generous proportions are combined with the comfort of a cushioning of great softness and sensuality. There are few elements, but they’re light and balanced. Slender legs raise the volume of the sofa and create a strong sense of suspension, almost floating in the air just like a flower on its stalk. The seat becomes a big embrace.

“Not all companies are able to work with me because my projects are designed to interpret reality in a different way,” Acerbis said, “to push the envelope and, as they say, raise the bar. I am not afraid to do research and indeed, the stimuli that come from my designs are transformed into challenges and paths that lead to new interpretations, new materials and new forms.”

From the viewpoint of materials, too, Leaf reflects the process of continuous research and experimentation that has always run through the company. For the various tables in the collection, the usual aluminum structure is accompanied by a top in Vitter, a durable, latest-generation compact laminate made without formaldehyde and whose exclusive feature is that it is all color, inside and out. Completely waterproof, fireproof and self-extinguishing, Vitter boasts a very high resistance to shocks and scratches, resisting the use of aggressive chemical detergents as well as being suitable for direct contact with food. KN

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AROMATIQUE

KALMAR HOME

GREAT FINDS INC.

Atlanta Market Atlanta Market gives everyone in the gift, decor and lifestyle markets a chance to see more than 8,000 brands across all categories including seasonal, gourmet, tabletop, outdoor and more.

Showrooms will be open from July 12-18, with temporaries open from July 13-17. For more information, visit www.atlantamarket.com.

Here’s a sampling of what you can expect at the show.

Abbott Bldg. 26th Floor, Ste. 696A Abbott welcomes visitors to its newly expanded showroom in AmericasMart and its vast array of artistic products, including the Avocado Bowl, which is crafted out of ceramic and stands as a monument to the popular avocado, painted to replicate everything from its dark green, pebbly exterior to its creamy flesh and nutty-looking pit — perfect for serving up guacamole. ($22) The Small Simple Leaf Vase adds elegant, understated style to any decor, crafted out of stoneware in earthy color complimented by a touch of mustardy yellow ($25). The ceramic Citrus Bowl features the pebble-like texture of citrus fruit on the outside, with its juicy, oh-so-sweet flesh painted on the inside to add a fun splash of color to just about anything ($17).

Check out the Sun Ray Face Figure, crafted out of resin with a weathered-looking terra cotta finish, the uniquely abstract, minimalist style of this intriguing figure makes a stylish complement to any contemporary decor ($60).

Abbot brings the buzz with a bunch of bee-themed

products: Bee Garden Goblet, designed by Canadian artist Jen Lindup of Bright Limelight Studio exclusively for Abbott ($18); the Abbott Exclusive Beehive Honey Pot with lid, which looks just like a curvy cartoon beehive with lid to match ($17); and Abbott Designed Bee Handle Honey Dauber, crafted out of brass and stainless steel, the minimalist shape of this dauber is accented with an elegant brass bee at the top of its handle ($17).

For ramen lovers, Aboot has stylish Deep Bowls made of porcelain ($22).

For tabletop, Abbott Designed Lemon Placemat features a bold graphic array of stemmed lemons with leaves to brighten any eating area, from nooks and kitchens to counters or even where the pets dine ($3.50 each). The Lifelike Lemon Floral Pick brightens everything from wreaths to bouquets, vases, centerpieces and more. Crafted out of polyester and styro, this realistic-looking sprig features two lemons and leaves all attached to one life-like branch – adding a sunny citrus accent anywhere it’s needed ($7 each). The Abbott Designed Ombre Stripe Napkin elevates entertaining and place settings with these stylish cotton napkins ($4.50 each).

For wholesale orders: 800.263.2955 • www.abbottcollection.com Aromatique Bldg. 2, Ste. 821 Among Aromatique’s seasonal offerings are a Decorative Fragrance Bowl, an innovative way to fragrance your space

($28) and The Smell of Christmas in festive metallic packaging, which is being launched in Atlanta ($16.50).

For wholesale orders: 501.362.7511 • wholesale.aromatique.com Carmel Ceramica Werner Frank, Bldg. 2, 12th floor Cozina stoneware bakers from Carmel Ceramica feature a softly sponged, custom glaze that creates a simple but elegant look. Handles on both sides of the bakers allow for easy maneuvering. Choose from rectangular, round and square. They’re available in white, gray, blue, and claret/red. Made in Portugal, they’re dishwasher and microwave safe and oven safe to 480 degrees.

For wholesale orders: 831.717.4336 • wwwcarmelceramica.com Great Finds Inc. Bldg. 2, Ste. 1313A Great Finds’ textile collections include aprons, napkins, towels, placemats and table runners that feature beautiful graphics and colors on high-quality, long-lasting and durable fabrics.

Aprons feature large front pockets and adjustable straps.

Placemats, napkins and table runners are reversible with a complimenting design on both sides.

The charcuterie trend is still on and Great Finds has Etched Acadia Wood Charcuterie Boards that make the perfect base for meats, cheeses, crackers and fruit at any get-together. When

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ABBOTT

CARMEL CERAMICA

Preview not enhancing your parties, they can enhance home décor and are the perfect addition to any modern kitchen design.

Great Finds brands include Naturally Bee; Farmhouse; Soul Garden; Cottage Core; Red, White & True; and Grateful Gatherings designed by Kate Ward Thacker.

For wholesale orders: 402.228.7007 • www.greatfinds.biz Grillight LLC (Holton Products) Bldg. 2, Ste. 1701 (Dugan Bliss) Don’t let the dark ruin your cookout! Grillight’s Original LED Spatula has a super bright flashlight built directly into the handle, giving perfect aim to light up the grill. The light is designed to mimic the afternoon sun so you always see the true color of your food.

The 18-inch spatula is great for everyday grilling, with a hanging hole in the handle for easy storage. The premium restaurant-grade stainless steel frame is heat safe and dishwasher safe (after you remove the flashlight). The flashlight is waterproof with a 20,000 hour bulb life and AA batteries are included. It comes in a case pack of six units and master pack of 24 units (wholesale $12 per unit, retail $24.99 per unit).

For wholesale orders: 479.462.9086 • www.grillight.com Kalmar Home Synergy Sales Showroom, Ste. 837 Kalmar Home is bringing its line of acacia wood kitchen

and home items to Atlanta, but you can also find them online at www.junipermarket.com.

The Coffee Mug Caddy Is a gorgeous acacia wood serving piece that holds four mugs, cups or glasses. It easily transports drinkware without any spillage and has a convenient handle in the center for balance with thick sides for minimal movement. It’s handcrafted from solid acacia wood, a high-quality hardwood great for culinary applications and cleans up easily by wiping with a damp cloth. Wholesale cost is $25, suggested retail $50; minimum purchase is one piece.

The 4 Compartment Snack Tray is generously sized to hold lots of snacks. The handcrafted acacia wood compartmentalized caddy has handles on each side for better balance. It’s perfect for nuts, candy, cookies or chips and beautiful to leave out on display. Solid acacia wood is a highquality hardwood great for culinary applications and cleans up easily by wiping with a damp cloth. Wholesale cost is $19.50, suggested retail $45; minimum purchase is one piece.

KM Relief, Dugan Bliss Associates Atlanta Gift Mart, Ste. 1701 KM Relief is showcasing its giftable foods/treats.

Hemp Honey Caramel Chews are delectable organic hempinfused caramel chews that are sure to please any sweet tooth.

Made with Bjorn’s wildflower honey, they are a soft and creamy delight. A guilt-free treat that is 100 percent organic, glutenfree and completely sourced from non-GMO ingredients.

These luxury hemp caramels are a return to the American classic candy-making traditions of the northeast. Each pack

comes with 20 individually wrapped chews with 25mg of fullspectrum CBD per piece, for a total of 500mg per box. ($29.99) For wholesale orders: 303.900.3292 • www.kmrelief.com Pearhead Bldg. 2, Ste. 1500 Pearhead celebrates momentous days in our lives with its seasonal products.

For the year-end holidays, Pearhead has the Ho! Ho! Ho! Tea Towel set, one white dish towel with “Ho, Ho, Ho!” in red print and one red dish towel with Santa’s coat pattern.

They’re great for decorating and gifting. Then there’s a Merry Christmas Tea Towel set, which includes one polka dot “Merry Christmas” dish towel with a wine tree graphic and one solid red dish towel.

For Halloween, Pearhead has the Spooky Tea Towel set, a great autumn accessory that includes one checkered orange and one orange “Spooky” dish towel with a witch hat graphic.

The product we are most excited to see is the Fatherhood Coaster set – give the man some due (or dew). What better way to celebrate the arrival of a baby girl or boy than with a congratulatory drink. This set includes two square wooden coasters, one etched with “Dad: The man, the myth, the legend” and one etched with “Cheers, Dad” printed around an adorable graphic of two clinking pint glasses.

For wholesale orders: 937.573.9029 • www.pearhead.com KN

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Nostalgic series honor Weber’s impact on cooking

Weber Inc. has unveiled a limited edition series of commemorative charcoal kettles designed to celebrate the Weber Original Kettle charcoal grill that started the global outdoor cooking revolution 70 years ago.

Weber produced a limited number of these special kettles globally, which go on sale worldwide later this spring.

This charcoal grill series features heritage colors and details that reflect the 1950s in America. Each of the four 22-inch kettles in the collection is named after elements of American culture that mark the “Golden Age of America” era: •Hot Rod Yellow nods to classic ‘50s car models.

•Hollywood Gray speaks to the silver screen and the advent of drive-in movie theaters and stereo sound.

•Diner Green celebrates the classic ‘50s diners that shaped the country’s love for

hamburgers, french fries, and club sandwiches.

•Rock ‘N’ Roll Blue honors the emergence of rock and roll and rockabilly music.

Weber worked with a charcoal kettle fan group on social media to develop the individual kettle color names. As a tribute to the era itself and the legacy of Weber, fans nominated a wide range of naming themes, and hundreds voted “American Classic” as their winning 1950s inspiration for the kettle color names.

The kettles also feature a solid bottom, silver utility tray for storage, a ’50s-inspired automobile-style hood-ornament lid thermometer, white-walled wheels and woodlike nylon handles.

Every limited edition Weber 70th Anniversary Kettle also comes with a vintage Weber steel sign and bottle opener. All items are boxed in throwback-style Weber

packaging.

Weber enthusiasts around the world can purchase the limited edition Weber 70th Anniversary Kettle Collection from retailers and online. Pricing, purchase dates and availability of colors will vary by geographic region.

In 1950, in a small town just outside of Chicago, George Stephen hosted a large barbecue in his backyard. As the party got under way, Stephen realized he couldn’t control the flame on his homemade brick fireplace, subsequently burning his food and ruining his party. But not all was lost that day. That open flame sparked Stephen’s interest in creating a better barbecue.

At the time, Stephen worked at Weber Brothers Metal Works, a local business that made buoys for the Chicago harbor system.

Each buoy was made out of two half-spheres welded together. These buoys inspired

Stephen to create a closed-cooking system for a grill. He took half of a sphere, added legs and punched holes on the bottom to increase air circulation, and placed a lid on top. The cooking results were outstanding, and the iconic Weber kettle – George’s BBQ Kettle – was born.

Stephen packed up a few of his new kettles and hit the road, demonstrating his creation to shoppers at small, local hardware stores throughout the United States. Over the years, Stephen’s kettle design evolved with dampeners, a deeper lid, a handle and other elements that continually improved the grilling experience. And across seven decades, his company would go on to create the industry standards in high-quality, highperformance smokers and gas, electric, wood pellet and smart grills, all designed to make cooking outdoors more enjoyable, relaxing, and above all, delicious. KN

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Diario Vases

Brighten the day

Diario in Latin and Spanish means “daily.” So it was natural for KnIndustrie to name its new everyday collection of vases Diario. KnIndustrie gives the Diario collection a new function to an object that, at first glance, resembles a table jug – revisiting it in appearance, materials and colors, while maintaining the traditional handle that remains a characterizing element to facilitate its grip.

The versatility of the shapes, a characteristic that distinguishes many KnIndustrie tableware items and cooking tools, allows new and diverse uses. Diario, despite the typical

structure of a jug, is perfect to give color to the house and contain fresh flowers, ears of wheat or lavender in summer as well as aromatic herbs, rosemary, sage and thyme.

The vases also furnish the living room or bathroom and they become protagonists as a table centerpiece for a lunch or dinner in the garden or on the terrace. Multifunctional, they can be used as containers or as real furniture items.

Diario vases are made of AISI 304 steel with ceramic/polymer composite coating in four colors: yellow, orange, brown and light blue. KN

Next Wave of Digitization Will Challenge Retailers, Future Commerce Initiative Says The range of digital selling models in use today and planned for the near future use shapes the supply chain design including fulfillment, pickup and delivery, according to a new study on the future of digital selling, fulfillment and delivery from the Future Commerce Initiative.

“Retail has had three major transitions points over the past 100 years,” said Daniel O’Connor, an executive in residence at Harvard Business School and an adviser on the study. “We use the term ‘generation’ to signify these major transition points. There is a fourth generation of retail emerging that will continue over the next three to five years.

“Legacy retailers that fail to move from the old to the new business model risk losing market share, ceding competitive advantage, and even going out of business,” he said.

Digitization has fundamentally opened new possibilities for brands and retailers of all types, according to the study. Digital is a data-driven strategy powered by growing data sets, analytics

and algorithms that enable deep personalization, newfound speed and precision.

Digital retailing is not static, the study shows. The days of selling from a simple digital catalog has given way to a range of marketplace, social selling, community selling and other digital models, including the evolution of the metaverse. As consumers’ habits evolve to new digital shopping options, all retailers and sellers look to implement new digital selling models. These new substitutes then may devalue any previous selling model.

The study found that industry economics are changing profoundly. All retailers are looking to digitize, which involves a complex series of choices. Jumping from a store only to a digitally based or hybrid selling, fulfillment and distribution model requires enormous scale, new skills, organization structures, capital investment and metrics.

Executive teams and their boards are challenged to invest beyond digital point solutions while also having a satisfactory

Take a Stand

Carlo Moretti Introduces Madeleine Carlo Moretti’s style comes from the centuries-old tradition of Murano glass revisited through a contemporary language that enhances its design and the use of color.

Among the accessories created to share moments of conviviality with guests, Madeleine is a new entry.

Madeleine is a small cake stand, designed to serve mignon pastry, chocolates or sweets.

Perfect to be taken on the table at home or in the best restaurants and hotels worldwide at all hours of the day, from breakfast to

dinner.

Produced entirely in glass, Madeleine is enriched with a middle colored drop available in Lapis Blue, Octanium and Red. Since 1958, Carlo Moretti has combined the centuries-old tradition of master glassmakers with a careful sensitivity to contemporary design and artistic culture.

Its items are unique pieces, mouth-blown and hand-finished, numbered and signed, authentic masterpieces of Murano glass art. KN

return on invested capital, the study says. For the digitally native retailer, these strategies are core without a competing physical, in person retail architecture to consider.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided the watershed moment for grocery retailers to expand digital sales, the study found. Grocery digital sales, pre-COVID-19, hovered around 4 to 5 percent of total sales. These often reached 10 to 12 percent with individual categories such as beauty and skin care, while categories such as pet and baby reached as high as 40 percent. No grocery retailer in this study, however, was prepared for the 25 or 50 percent digital grocery environment already visible in markets such as China today.

“As selling models are changing, this evolution comes with supply chain implications spanning operational total shareholder return, namely service levels, revenue, margin, cost to serve and cash,” said Shri Hariharan, go-to-market leader and corporate vice president, Industry Strategies,

of Blue Yonder, which co-sponsored the study.

“Therefore, it is important to understand the selling model that works best for them before they go out and configure the endto-end value network including solution strategies and ecosystem partner choices to deliver the network effect,” Hariharan said.

“We encourage industry decision-makers to carefully consider the implications of the FCI study in their transformation blueprints.”

The study involved multiple conversations with more than 20 retailers, wholesale /distributors, digital sellers, leading delivery networks and quick commerce (Q-commerce) companies, as well as significant contributions from consulting firms from July to September.

Researchers examined both what the holistic choices were and why retailers had chosen the approach they have, including different selling models, store networks, pickup solutions, fulfillment networks and last-mile delivery models to maintain profitability in the digital world. KN

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TEXTILES Continued from page 1 Now, her alma mater, Syracuse University, offers textile design as a minor. But when Garcia was attending in the mid-1990s, it was an unfamiliar idea to Garcia and other art students. Garcia was intrigued so much

that she signed up to learn more. Little did she know it would become her life’s calling.

“At the time we were not using computers,” she said. “We were hand-mixing paints to find the color we wanted. It was something that felt painterly. It had an artistic quality to it. I loved learning about the processes.

“Textiles and rugs are part of a community’s history. Sometimes, it’s handweaving techniques that are handed down from mother to daughter,” Garcia said.

“I feel like it’s a dying craft. Some of the traditional rug techniques are amazing art pieces, they’re so beautiful.”

After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in surface pattern design, Garcia wound up interning at Ralph Lauren Home Division.

“I had the opportunity to experience the magic of that brand and see how the studio worked and functioned, how they came up with collections,” Garcia said. “It was a great learning experience.”

Afterward, she found employment creating patterns for bedding and drapery.

“Ultimately, I landed in hospitality, making textiles and fabrics for hotels and resorts in New York City,” Garcia said.

Even then, she didn’t realize hospitality textile design was its own industry, but the more she delved into the field, the more she embraced it and started her own textile supplier firm Leba-Tex fabrics, which serves the commercial, hospitality and healthcare industries.

“We started showing up at trade shows and got some attention from the industry and were approached by people wanting to license with us,” Garcia said.

Everything was going so well that Garcia decided to launch her second company, Stacy Garcia Inc., a studio for licensing and design

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for residential and commercial uses.

“We’ve grown so much over 20 years so now we have multiple trademarks,” Garcia said. “It’s certainly been interesting.”

Stacy Garcia, Inc. has grown to include the brands Stacy Garcia Commercial, Stacy Garcia | New York and Stay by Stacy Garcia.

Garcia has become renowned for her trendspotting as a forecasting expert with Color Marketing Design Group, an international association of color professionals, and belongs to Pratt & Lambert’s Style & Design Guild. She was voted one of the 10 leading voices in the hospitality design industry and was honored by ASID for design excellence.

Her work has been seen in such publications as Interior Design, New York Spaces and Architectural Digest.

Garcia has been designing for Mohawk Industries under its hospitality division for nearly a decade. This spring, she debuted a collection for Mohawk’s Karastan Rugs at High Point Market and will have another collection for October.

More recently, she set up shopstacygarcia.com for curated home decor collections from wallpaper to furniture to accessories to, yes, textiles.

There, you can see Garcia’s eye for traditional patterns, texture (it’s almost a tease that you can’t touch the products to experience the texture), simple lines and color.

Though Garcia still prefers to paint when she’s creating textile designs, she has evolved to use upgraded software programs for her collections. Her inspiration can come from an antique wallpaper or from a client’s color palette to create her own color combinations.

“I take inspiration from what is happening at the luxury resorts, too,” she said. “When I first started 25 years ago, design was a lot of matchy-matchy. Today, people understand more about layering things, that they shouldn’t match, they should blend in your own personalized style. It’s much more sophisticated.

“For me, it’s almost like it’s more empowering and fun – it’s how I like to design anyway,” she said. “Color becomes the common thread in how you tie a room together. We also do a mixture of textures – have a small, medium and wow pattern in the mix and they all have an underlying thread of color that brings them together.”

Garcia promotes home decor that allows people to live in their own homes, which shouldn’t be treated as museums.

“I’m the mother of four with two dogs and I live with my own products,” she said.

Garcia’s choice of materials, such as stainrepellent fibers, is a thoughtful process not only for durability and functionality, but aesthetics – visually and tactilely – as well.

Knowing how the pandemic changed the way consumers live, with an emphasis on home life, also influenced how Garcia looks at textiles, especially rugs.

“I wanted to make sure people are comfortable putting my products in their homes,” she said. “Over the last two years,

our homes have become more multifunctional as offices, gyms or restaurants and learning how we’re using fibers differently makes so much sense.

“My goal is to give consumers choices in a way that makes them feel empowered to design and create a home they’re proud of,” Garcia said.

As excited as she is to sell to consumers, Garcia said she still enjoys designing for the hospitality industry. She doesn’t mind that people walk and sit and may gaze at her work without realizing someone designed it. She gets a kick out of seeing her patterns and products out in the world.

“When I’m traveling, inevitably something will come up, the floor, the ceiling, the carpets, the chandelier, the wallpaper – in a hotel or on social media,” she said happily. “It’s fun to see how people get creative with them.”

Garcia wants business and consumers to know that they don’t have to carry the whole burden of decor. Intimidation, much like

wanting to appear knowledgeable about picking a fine wine at a restaurant, often gets in the way.

“I’ve been designing for 25 years and

overwhelmingly, people are stuck on making decisions. I’m getting the word out that it’s OK to ask for help. It’s OK to lean in to the professional. If you’re able to pick and choose a curated collection that gives people the confidence to make their own choices, that it all works together, there’s not a wrong choice. I like to help people get unstuck and make their homes more beautiful.” KN

Karastan Unveils New Garcia, Berk Collections at High Point Market

Karastan Rugs is returning to High Point Market, bringing new collections from design leaders Bobby Berk and Stacy Garcia to its 23,000-square-foot showroom with a coffee bar and full-service bar.

“Every year, we try to create a new, immersive experience for High Point Market attendees,” said Michael Riley, senior vice president of sales and product.

“With our new, expanded and revamped showroom, we are able to offer our attendees sought-after designs from top designers, such as Stacy Garcia and Bobby Berk, in a space they will not want to leave. We invite all High Point attendees to experience our luxurious Karastan Rugs showroom for themselves.”

The fall High Point Market is set for Oct. 22-26. The spring market was held in early April.

As an established forecaster of color and design trends, internationally renowned designer Garcia’s Rendition Collection features eye-catching designs. Her Crescendo Oyster rug features softly distressed natural hues of gray, white and beige that blur into the modern abstract motif, and her Olympia Dim Grey rug features multidimensional geometric circles that are cast in a modern gray palette.

As the resident design guru on the hit show, “Queer Eye,” Berk has become a design leader in the home furnishing industry. His collaborative collection, Bobby Berk by Karastan, features a mixture of his hip, urban style mixed with Karastan Rugs’ legendary craftsmanship.

His Khamal Alabaster rug features vintage Persian inspired artistry cast in a spice palette of red, rust, gray and orange for the more traditional customer, while his Fontana Onyx rug features a modern, geometric design with luxe layers of abstract lines, cast in a cold black and white color pallet.

Karastan Rugs invites High Point Market attendees to preview Karastan Rugs’ new collections in showroom D-443.

Karastan Rugs is part of Mohawk Industries, a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of broadloom carpet, ceramic tile, wood, stone, laminate, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which, in addition to Karastan, include Mohawk, American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Marazzi, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. KN

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Ruggable brings

MARVEL characters home with collection of washable rugs Ruggable, the first patented machinewashable rug, has unveiled a collection of designs inspired by popular Marvel Super Heroes. The collection includes 28 chenille rugs featuring characters such as SpiderMan, Black Panther, Iron Man and Captain America in 10 sizes.

Using Ruggable’s two-piece Rug System, the durable rugs are designed to add energetic, eye-catching hues and inspiration to living spaces, while handling any of life’s messes.

“Partnering with an iconic brand like Marvel has been such a blast for our team,” said Jeneva Bell, Ruggable founder and president. “Growing up with many of Marvel’s characters, our team is beyond thrilled to finally bring these designs to life and offer a new way to bring the fandom into the home.”

The collection includes: • Avengers logo in charcoal and slate blue

• Marvel logo in black and white, multicolor and slate blue • Spidey-Sense in ink black and technicolor • Avengers assemble in ink black and technicolor • Spider-Man Ftanng • Invincible Iron Man • The Captain • Webbed Hero in Marvel Red and dark gray • Wakanda Forever in black and cream, dove gray and bronze green • The Soldier’s Shield in flue teal, sapphire blue and deep forest • Infinite Heroes in ink black and charcoal •Marvel Damask in charcoal, jade green and stone • Web City in ink blue and ink black All Ruggable products are manufactured in the United States and are made to order, reducing overproduction one rug at a time. KN

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Federico Visani Takes Inspiration from Eve

For the Eva by La Murrina Murano glass collection, Federico Visani brings poetry into the light, drawing inspiration from the tears of the first woman, the progenitor of mankind.

According to an ancient legend, the calla lily flower was born from the tears of Eve, who was banished from Eden together with Adam. Sinuous lines trace the course of the arms, drawing the path of the falling drops that become steles. At the end of each stele, a calla lily grows as a symbol of beauty, purity, perfection.

Monogram Luxury Appliances Enters Multi-Year Partnership With Gwyneth Paltrow Luxury appliance brand Monogram has entered a multi-year partnership with Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of lifestyle and wellness brand Goop. Paltrow will integrate Monogram appliances into her culinary approach, which is rooted in simple recipes and mindfully sourced, quality ingredients.

In collaboration with her architect and designer and with expertise from Monogram’s design experts, Paltrow has outfitted her Los Angeles and Santa Barbara homes with Monogram luxury

appliances. The projects will be revealed later this year.

As a Monogram spokesperson and ambassador, Paltrow will represent the brand throughout 2022 at premier industry events, brand activations and with featured content on social channels. The collaboration will also highlight Paltrow’s own recipe content series created in her new kitchens.

“The focal point of our household is always the kitchen. It’s where I cook weekend brunches for our extended, modern family and where we catch up with our kids

The tension toward light and infinity is reinforced by the graphic sign of hyperbole and the metal structure in satin nickel from which all the elements of Eva start.

Green color that leads back to nature and vegetation is the first shade chosen, followed by topaz, transparent and amethyst.

The Eva collection includes a chandelier, floor lamp and applique with LED lighting. Thanks to master glassmakers, La Murrina transforms these inspirations into masterpieces of elegance. KN

after a long day,” said Paltrow. “With Monogram, we found a kitchen that’s both a workhorse and beautiful. It fits seamlessly into the aesthetic of our home.”

“Gwyneth personifies the Monogram brand with her sophisticated taste in design that’s paired with a practical perspective of luxury integrated into everyday life,” said Julie Burns, executive director of Monogram. “Wellness isn’t just a staple in the food we create and eat in our kitchens, it’s become a central theme in design as we spend more time at home.” KN

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Crippling Already Fragile Global Supply Chain

BY A.J. FLICK

Long before Feb. 24, when Russia invaded Ukraine, many retailers wondered when the global supply chain would recover from the pandemic.

“I get that question from people all the time,” said supply chain expert Bill Thayer of Fillogic, a logistics platform for retailers.

“When will it go back to normal?

“Never,” he said bluntly. “The way the consumer shops now is different than it was two years ago. They’re comfortable having things delivered to their house. The amount of people working from home – things have changed dramatically from the way we shop, eat, interact – you name it.”

Many liken what happened during the pandemic to the supply chain was the largest

disruption since World War 2, Thayer said.

Then toward the end of 2021 and into January 2022, the fragile supply chain began to heal.

Then the Russian invasion happened, which quickly fed rising inflation, first noted at the gas pump. Thayer said the United States needs to change its energy policy away from fossil fuels.

“Electric – we’re not there yet. Maybe five or 10 years and we can be completely changing away from fossil fuels,” he said.

“But throw war into the mix and it’s a whole different thing.”

While the United States had been relying on Russia for 8 percent of its oil, which President Joe Biden has now banned, the Balkan regional shipping route has been

disrupted not only because pipelines were cut off, but emergency shipments to Ukraine, including weapons, became the priority.

“All bets are off,” Thayer said. “It’s one thing coming out of the pandemic, when ocean freight dropped a little bit and demand dropped. There’s so much demand now, but now the war is cutting supply off. It’s not just Russia and Ukraine being impacted, but Europe and now us.”

International alliances also factor in, Thayer said.

“With China … Russia said their friendship knows no limits, but is that really true?” he said. “I hope China doesn’t look at it as if Russia could take a whole country, it could take a country like Taiwan. It’s all highly concerning.”

But there’s hope, he said.

“One of the best things, first off, Putin had no idea that the response from Ukraine would be so strong. And the NATO alliance that was fractured by our previous president, they’ve all woken up and everyone is banding together,” he said.

Whenever the war in Ukraine ends (at this writing, peace talks appeared distant), the effect on the global supply chain will be felt long after it’s over, Thayer said.

“It is depressing,” he said. “The way I think about it, it’s ripples on the pond. Everyone uses a rock thrown into the pond making a couple of ripples, but the pandemic was a boulder in the pond. Nature finds a way of coming back, but then someone dropped a bomb in the pond.” KN

SUPPLEMENT TO MAY 2022

featured products

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COOK PRO 4-CUP EGG POACHER

This 18/10 stainless steel egg poacher with non-stick coated egg cups is perfect for preparing that Sunday brunch. Invite your friends and family over for perfectly poached eggs. Features a riveted silicone covered handle and stay cool knob, as well as a vented glass lid for easy monitoring. Built with an encapsulated base for even heat distribution. Included is a free silicone spatula to get started the day it arrives. All in one 7.5-inch lidded frypan.

Cook Pro,Inc. 951.686.8282 www.cook-pro.com

OVAL WINE COOLERS FROM FRANMARA

These two contemporary buckets, 100% BPA free, are created with a modern profile and intriguing curves, making for a memorable presentation. Keep up to two bottles of your finest wines chilled and ready for service with the 9077. Keep up to four bottles ready with the 9079. Both are available in black or white and made of durable acrylic with easy-tocarry handles. Perfect for wineries, restaurants and catered events.

The two-bottle acrylic oval wine bucket, 9077, is a hefty bucket and is good for restaurants or for home.

Thick wall: 5.1 mm (0.20") Weight: just under 2 pounds. 7-7/8" H, 7-7/8" W, 10-5/8" across top.

Retails for $23.99.

The four-bottle acrylic oval wine bucket, 9079, is a heavy-duty bucket with strong, 5.8 mm (0.23") thick sidewalls. Built for banquet as well as home use. Weight: just under 3 pounds. 10-1/8" H, 10-1/8" W, 14" long across top. Retails for $48.99.

Both buckets can be customized with a logo. Whether crafting a message, monogram, graphic or more, personalization methods are as creative as your imagination: Laser engraving, full-color doming and screen printing.

Franmara has many more wine accessories, barware, cheese accessories and cigar accessories that are all available in a new 50th anniversary catalog and at franmara.com.

Franmara Inc. 800.423.5855 www.franmara.com

OLIMPIA SPLENDID DOLCECLIMA FRESCO

Olimpia Splendid, with headquarters/manufacturing plant in Brescia, Italy, and its North American HQ in Dallas, Texas, is proud to introduce the newest model of its Dolceclima family of portable air conditioners and heat pumps for the North American market, called Dolceclima FRESCO. Designed in Italy, Dolceclima’s offering consists of five models ranging in capacities from 10,000 to 15,000 BTU (SACC 6,500 to 10,000 BTUs), ideal for cooling or heating spaces of 350 square feet up to 600 square feet. The new FRESCO model using the environmentally friendly R-32 refrigerant is available in 12K or 15K BTU capacities (cooling only) and equipped with various modes of operation (dehumidification, fan, silent, auto and turbo) with a modulating flap to control air distribution, thus providing the ultimate comfort. Furthermore, the FRESCO was featured in the New Products Showcase & Buyers Zone at the 2022 IHA Show in Chicago and was a top finalist of the Global Innovation Awards in the Home & Housewares category.

The FRESCO comes with onboard touch screen controls as well as remote control and is wi-fi ready for remote access from any smart device.

Olimpia Splendid www.olimpiasplendidusa.com

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PRODYNE HOLIDAY THEMED BARWARE

This year, supply chain uncertainty has retail buyers shopping early for items to stock shelves for the year-end buying season. Prodyne reported strong interest in the company’s newly released holiday themed stemware charms and cocktail picks at this year’s Inspired Home Show in Chicago.

In late 2021, Prodyne introduced holiday themed sets to complement the company’s popular miVino stemware charm collection.

Each set of six is crafted from solid metal and finished in lustrous gold or silver and features charming designs patterned after holiday favorites. The patterns include a gift filled sleigh, a stuffed stocking, a wrapped gift box, a cheery snowman, a decorated tree and a jumping reindeer. The elegant stemware charms are packaged in an open window display box with clear PVC sleeve with J-hook tab.

This year’s addition of holiday themed cocktail picks expands Prodyne’s fine assortment of signature stainless steel bar picks. The holiday designs include a reindeer, a sleigh, a tree, a bell, a snowman and a Santa hat. The set of six is handsomely packaged in an open window PVC box with J-hook tab.

This year, Prodyne celebrates its 51-year anniversary manufacturing Dynamic Designs for Good Living. To see Prodyne’s full line of quality kitchenware, serveware and barware, visit www.prodyne.com.

Prodyne 800.822.4776 www.prodyne.com

LAS VEGAS MARKET

No one else does market like we do!

Las Vegas Market is a comprehensive furniture, gift and home décor buying destination, offering an exclusive West Coast-influenced, cross-category product 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 person-to-person interactions. These relationships become valued partnerships that 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.

Register online now for Las Vegas Market, July 24-28.

Las Vegas Market 702.599.9621 www.lasvegasmarket.com

NEGG EGG PEELER & DEVILED EGG SEASONING MIXES

The best-selling Negg® Egg Peeler now has the perfect complement. Look no further than the Negg® Deviled Egg Seasoning Mixes.

Honored to be named the SFA’s 2021 sofi™ Award for Best New Product in the Spice/Seasoning category, Negg Deviled Egg Seasonings make perfect deviled eggs in no time – and every time. They can also be added to spice up egg, tuna, chicken salads and sauces or used as a dry rub on meats and fish. The Negg Deviled Egg Seasoning Mixes are available in four flavors: Classic, Cajun, Curry and Smoky Ham. Negg® Deviled Egg Seasonings are available in single-flavor case packs of 27. Negg Egg Peelers are available in single-color case packs of 12. All Negg® Egg Products.

Negg 203.594.7781 www.neggmaker.com

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The Pantry JAKE’S NUT ROASTERS SEASONED ALMONDS FROM JASPER SPECIALTY FOODS

Jake, a fourth-generation member of the Jasper family, is proud to continue the farming traditions of his great-grandfather that have been passed down for over 70 years. Since 1948, a commitment to quality and innovation has propelled many fine Jasper Specialty Foods products into the hands of health-conscious almond lovers around the world. Jake’s Nut Roasters is a creative line of specialty almond snacks with distinctively bold and unique flavors, which include Bleu Cheese Cracked Pepper, Bloody Mary, Mesquite Smoked, Hatch Chile, Maple, Barbecue and Buffalo. These almonds are in fact “Straight from Jake’s Orchard,” showcasing the company’s vertical integration and commitment to sustainable growing practices. Jake’s almonds provide an unparalleled snacking experience and make eating this healthy snack both fun and satisfying.

Jake’s Nut Roasters 7-ounce cans have a cool, classic appearance that look great on store shelves, kitchen counters or table centerpieces. Produced in a dedicated peanut-free facility, these premium California almonds are dry roasted and seasoned in small batches to deliver exceptional quality. Be on the lookout for a new Jake’s flavor coming soon.

Visit social media on Facebook and Instagram, @jakesnutroasters, or buy on Amazon.

Jasper Specialty Foods 800.255.1641 www.jasperspecialtyfoods.com • www.jakesnutroasters.com

NO COW DIPPED PROTEIN BARS

No Cow, the creator of innovative plant-based, low-sugar protein bars and powders, has launched chocolate Dipped protein bars to bring even more decadence to the brand’s lineup. Dipped in rich, plant-based chocolate with zero compromise to the bar’s macro profile, each Dipped bar is powered with a proprietary blend of rice and pea protein. No Cow Dipped bars have flavors reminiscent of classic American candies and treats: Chocolate Sea Salt, Chocolate Salted Caramel, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Mint Cookie, Chocolate Sprinkled Donut, Chocolate Coconut Almond. Each bar packs more than 20 grams of plant protein, 3 to 5 grams of net carbs, and only 1 gram of sugar per bar.

No Cow www.nocow.com

STICKY LICKITS EDIBLE STICKERS

StickyLickits was founded by Linda York in October 2019. The edible stickers are designed for today’s busy family lifestyles and solves parents’ No. 1 health concern: to get kids to eat more produce and make it fun. StickyLickits includes 30 stickers per pack. StickyLickits are sugar free, peanut free, tree nut free, gluten free, non-GMO, soy free, dairy free, vegan, kosher, no animal products, no synthetic colors and all natural.

StickyLickits featuring YouTube kidfluencer Ryan Kaji of Ryan’s World are now available at more than 350 Walmart stores in California, Arizona, Utah, Washington, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico and Montana.

StickyLickits’ latest design showcases 9-year-old Ryan’s World influencer Ryan Kaji’s animated alter egos: Super Hero – Red Titan, Daring Detective – Super Spy, and Global Adventurer – World Tour. A slight shift from the previous cartooninspired packaging, the new design reflects the growing prominence of kidfluencers and their loyal following.

StickyLickits www.stickylickits.com

STONEWALL KITCHEN EVERYTHING BLEND

STONE STREET COFFEE ESPRESSO CAPSULES

Stone Street Coffee’s new Wall Street Espresso Blend Nespresso Compatible Capsules can meet the growing demand in the world of ready-to-brew coffee. Freshness is paramount to Stone Street Coffee, and the company is built on that foundation. From sourcing to quality assurance to their commitment to small-batch roasting, it ensures that its coffee beans are the best they can be.

The Wall Street Espresso Nespresso Compatible Capsules come in a box of 10 capsules and use 100 percent Arabica beans from select regions of Central America with a touch of Ethiopian, the birthplace of coffee. This coffee is an ode to all traders and Wall Street finance experts out there to keep a box on your desk and don’t miss a single tick in the trading room.

Stone Street Coffee is an artisanal coffee roaster located in Brooklyn, N.Y., roasting since 2009.

Stone Street Coffee www.stonestreetcoffee.com

L&S PACKING COMPANY

Today, premium private label products and organic products are surging in popularity among shoppers, with more than half of consumers claiming loyalty to a specific store due to its high-quality private label brands.

L&S Packing Company is a leading private label importer and manufacturer of premium quality sauces and condiments for supermarkets, restaurants and celebrities. Products include a wide variety of premium pasta sauces, pizza sauces, salsa, horseradish, cocktail sauces, borscht, Asian sauces, condiments and imported and domestic olives. Along with product development many of the products are available with a list of certifications including: kosher, non-GMO, USDA Organic SQF and QAI Organic.

L&S Packing Company 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com

ARDAGH GLASS PACKAGING – NORTH AMERICA BBQ SAUCE BOTTLE Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America’s classic 17-ounce glass BBQ sauce bottle is the perfect complement to your brand’s sauces and dressings. Proudly made in the United States, the bottle is made using highquality flint (clear) glass with a 38mm continuous thread finish. This 100 percent and endlessly recyclable glass bottle is environmentally friendly and boasts an excellent shelf life.

The 17-ounce BBQ sauce bottle is offered in 12-pack cases available for purchase by contacting Ardagh directly.

Ardagh is dedicated to the craft food market with capabilities and resources to grow with you every stage of the way. By the pallet or truckload, BOB and Ardagh have the ideal shapes and styles for craft food producers like you.

Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America 856.455.2137 www.ardaghgroup.com

JUNIOR’S COFFEE FROM WHITE COFFEE

The fine food creators at Stonewall Kitchen took cues from everyone’s favorite bagel seasoning when they created their new Everything Blend. Sure to become a staple item on your customers’ shopping lists, this irresistible pick features a robust mixture of fantastic ingredients that truly goes great with, well … everything!

Made with a crunchy combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic and salt plus chili flakes for a little added zing, it’s the all-in-one choice for perking up any plate of food. Your customers can use it to bring extra flavor to dinner staples such as roasted veggies, chicken wings and potato chips or brunch favorites like eggs, avocado toast and, of course, homemade bagels.

White Coffee has added Junior’s coffee to its family of licenses.

In 1950, when the Dodgers ruled Brooklyn and Nat King Cole ruled the airwaves, Harry Rosen set out on a mission to create a new restaurant where families could enjoy comforting food, lively conversation and fabulous desserts. He believed that in order to be a great restaurant in New York, you had to make a great cheesecake. So Mr. Rosen and his baker Eigel Petersen set to work perfecting “The World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake,” a recipe that would later come to define the iconic “New York Cheesecake.” It wasn't long before the perfect pairing emerged: a slice of the world’s most fabulous cheesecake and a cup of Junior’s freshly brewed coffee!

As pioneers of the “bottomless cup,” the Junior’s philosophy has always been, “All you want, as you want it.”

Today, Junior’s is proud to offer its freshly ground coffee available in Brooklyn Blend, French Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Hazelnut Torte and Pumpkin Pie in both 12-ounce ground coffee bags and single-serve cups, to cheesecake lovers around the world.

Stonewall Kitchen www.stonewallkitchen.com

White Coffee www.whitecoffee.com

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Global Back-to-School Market Expected to reach $131.18B by 2030, Report Shows The global back-to-school market is expected to reach $131.18 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 5 percent, according to a report by Allied Market Research.

Driving the growth are a rise in government expenditure and emphasis on primary education, surge in campaigns and sales promotions and launch of innovative products, according to the report.

However, choking hazards related to small components and toxicity of certain stationery products hinder the market growth, according to the report.

On the other hand, digital transformation in education and rise in prominence of online shopping create new opportunities in the coming years.

Not surprisingly, the production activities of back-to-school products were hindered during the pandemic due to lockdown measures. Moreover, disruptions in supply

chain and closure of supermarkets led to reduced sales volumes.

Owing to vaccination programs conducted by governments of various countries, the schools began operations from school premises rather than conducting classes online, which led to increased demand for back-to-school products.

Innovative products have been launched and the demand from supermarkets, hypermarkets and online channels increased considerably.

Based on type, the stationery segment contributed to the highest share in 2020, accounting for more than two-fifths of the global back-to-school market and is projected to continue its leadership status during the forecast period. Moreover, this segment is estimated to manifest the highest compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent

from 2021 to 2030, which is attributed to the necessity of various stationary products such as pens, pencils, rulers, sharpeners, color pencils and notebooks across the globe.

Based on distribution channel, the hypermarket/supermarket segment contributed to the largest share in 2020, accounted for nearly two-fifths of the global back-to-school market and is estimated to maintain its dominant share during the forecast period. This is due to availability of a broad variety of products under a single roof and ample availability of parking space and convenient operation timings.

However, the e-commerce segment is projected to portray the fastest compound annual growth rate of 6 percent from 2021 to 2030 due to ease in availability, benefits such as information about the product attributes, time-saving features and facility of

home delivery provided by online platforms.

Based on region, Asia-Pacific, followed by Europe and North America, accounted for the highest market share in 2020, contributing to around two-fifths of the global back-toschool market and is estimated to maintain its lead position by 2030. This region is expected to register the largest compound annual growth rate of 6 percent during the forecast period due to a huge consumer base and massive opportunities for growth. KN

Online Marketplace Loveseat Raises $7M to Expand Home Goods Platform Austin-based Loveseat, an online marketplace for home goods, has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from notable angel investors Gokul Rajaram, Gabriel Weinberg and Kal Vepuri.

Online returns have a complicated, emissions-heavy lifecycle that costs the retail industry $32 billion annually, according to Loveseat. Loveseat’s online auction marketplace offers a platform for consumers to buy local returned and

overstock home goods at significantly discounted prices.

As much as 30 percent of home goods e-commerce orders are returned, according to Loveseat, whose business model closes this gap, increasing margins by 40 percent.

Its focus on buying and selling returned goods locally minimizes the overhead costs and energy endured by large retailers, according to the company.

Loveseat is focused on prioritizing the consumer experience. With thousands of

new listings each week, the competitive auction-style model allows users to bid on high-quality items, typically saving 70 percent of the original retail price.

Customers are receiving better value and contributing to creating a healthier planet by reducing waste.

“Sustainability is one of our core values as we work to eliminate waste from the supply chain,” said CEO Chris Stanchak.

“We are hyper-focused on bringing value to goods that have otherwise been seen as

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waste in the consumption lifecycle. For this reason, 100 percent of our inventory is sourced from customer returned goods or retail overstock. This massive market opportunity is resonating with our customer base in a big way.”

Loveseat was founded by Chris and Jenny Stanchak. Chris spent his entire career in the e-commerce industry and founded TicketLeap, an online ticket sales and event marketing company. One of the first software engineers at Venmo, Jenny has paved the way for women in the tech industry and serves as Loveseat’s chief technology officer.

The new capital will accelerate Loveseat’s executive hiring capabilities, aid in its expansion to major markets nationally and support the company’s transition to a direct-sourcing model.

Loveseat operates in Southern California and Austin, with plans to open numerous locations within Texas, Florida and the Bay Area. KN

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