Kitchenware News • May 2023

BY A.J. FLICK

One year after the post-pandemic return of the International Housewares Association’s The Inspired Home Show, the consensus is that it ’ s back in full swing TIHS 2023 proved to have what the IHA called “significant year-over-year increases in both exhibitor and retailer participation

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I have to say, I have a sof t spot in my heart for The Inspired Home Show It was the first huge trade show I’d ever attended, years ago when I was editor of this publication

Even though last year ’ s show – the first since the pandemic – was scaled down, it was much larger than the show that I remembered from years ago It was a good warmup to prepare for this year ’ s show, which is back to pre-pandemic levels

And though TIHA is spread over four days, there’s never enough time to see all the booths I want to see I schedule visits near ly back to back each day, but I like to save some time each day – although it ’ s not always possible – just to wander around and discover products In the media room, the IHA allows exhibitors to leave press kits and flyers for us to see, which is how we learn about some products we might not other wise

As anyone who’s gone to a trade show knows, it ’ s important to have proper footwear I ordered canvas O wlkay shoes online for trade shows and I wear them a lot even when I’m not at a trade show I can walk all day at TIHS and while my feet are tired, by the next day, I’m fine

W hich brings me to another reason I love The Inspired Home Show : IHA makes sure there are benches scattered around each area

I greatly appreciate this as it ’ s nice to be able to sit down between booth visits, check my schedule, write notes, collect my thoughts and watch people

I get to meet a bunch of Kitchenware News readers, too, at TIHS We appreciate you so much. I was pleasantly surprised to see the M a rc h i s s u e d i s p l aye d a t t h e Z a f f e r a n o a l on g s i d e i t s b e a u t i f u l tableware And I was grateful to hear that they had quite a few visitors who stopped in af ter seeing our issue Thank you! It was interesting this year to have the Travel Goods Association’s annual gathering at TIHS I didn’t get to explore the Travel Goods + Luggage area as much as I would have liked, but it was fun to see all the innovations Af ter all, most of us tend to do a lot of traveling, don’t we? We need all the help we can get, am I right?

In our July issue, we ’ ll have a preview of the Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, neither of which I ’ ve been to Yet Hoping to fix that Anybody have any tips?

Until then, take care and stay safe! KN

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LEADtaking

International Market Centers has announced changes to its executive and senior leadership teams, with Dorothy Belshaw promoted into the new role of EVP, chief growth officer, and longtime IMC employees Karen O lson, Brett Austin a n d B r i a n A rc h e r a s s u m i n g e x p a n d e d ro l e s a n d responsibilities

“ These staff changes offer IMC exciting new opportunities to leverage the experience of our senior team members,” said Bob Maricich, CEO “Both individually – and collectively –D o ro t hy, K a re n , B re t t a n d B r i a n h a ve m ad e s i g n i fi c a n t contributions to IMC ’ s past successes In their new roles, they will iterate and innovate to provide a market experience that is efficient, effective and compelling for our customers ”

Belshaw will tap into more than three decades of industr y experience to direct IMC ’ s growth, evolution and business expansion – in both the physical and digital realms In her new role, Belshaw will be responsible for all IMC revenues as well as company-wide strategic growth initiatives IMC leasing and tradeshow senior vice presidents Ryan Mahoney ( Fu r n i t u re ) , J u l i e M e s s n e r ( H om e D é c o r ) , K a t i e M i n e r (ADAC), Terence Morris (Gift) and Caron Stover (Apparel), as well as Jesse James, vice president of Shoppe O bject, now report directly to Belshaw

Belshaw is a more than 30-year veteran of the trade show industr y She joined IMC in 2012 as president of its fledgling Gift division, with the specific charge of expanding Las Vegas offerings Her role soon broadened across IMC ’ s Las Vegas and High Point campuses As a member of IMC ’ s executive leadership team, she helped facilitate IMC ’ s acquisition and

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integration of AmericasMart Atlanta in 2018 and Shoppe O bject in 2022 Prior to joining IMC, she was SVP for George Little Management (GLM), the nation’s leading producer of consumer product trade shows.

“Dorothy ’ s experience with revenue oversight and new b u s i n e s s d e ve l o pm e n t , c o u p l e d w i t h h e r 3 6 0 - d e g re e knowledge of our customers, uniquely positions her to help drive IMC ’ s growth,” said Maricich “Dorothy has been a guiding influence this past decade and a valuable partner to me in defining what IMC is today and will be tomorrow IMC ’ s industr y-leading markets in Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point are juggernauts of commerce connecting 250,000 unique and qualified buyers with more than 13,000 brands year-round

“ Dorothy ’ s exper ience, leadership and insights wil l be invaluable in executing IMC ’ s omnichannel strateg y ”

O l s o n a s s u m e s t h e r o l e o f c h i e f m a r k e t i n g o f f i c e r, repor ting to Mar icic h O lson has more than 25 years in wholesale marketing and business str ateg y S ince joining IMC in 2011, she has made an indelible impr int on the company ’ s marketing for High Point, as well as its expansion into Las Vegas in 2011, Atlanta in 2018 and JuniperMarket in 2020

Au s t i n a s s u m e s t h e ro l e o f s e n i o r v i c e p re s i d e n t , procurement & production, reporting to Bill Lacey, CFO Austin has more than 20 years of experience in managing ad ve r t i s i n g s a l e s , p ro d u c t i on , p ro c u re m e n t , p ro j e c t management and creative ser vices He joined IMC in 2018 as part of the company ’ s acquisition of AmericasMart Atlanta

and oversees marketing operations across the company ’ s three campuses

Archer assumes additional responsibilit y as senior vice president of LightFair. Archer br ings near l y 20 years of financial and accounting experience to his current role as c h i e f ac c o u n t i n g o f fi c e r H e j o i n e d I M C i n 2 0 1 4 , w i t h responsibility for oversight of the accounting, tax, treasur y, risk management, payroll and financial reporting functions

He also ser ves as a board member of LightFair, an annual commercial lighting trade show, owned by IMC in partnership with IALD and IES Dan Darby continues as LightFair senior vice president and show director, reporting directly to Archer

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These promotions will allow us more effectively to support the current needs of our business, differentiate the customer experience and drive more value to all constituents,” said Maricich.

Scott Eckman, who joined IMC in 2011 and most recently ser ved as EVP, chief revenue officer, leaves IMC to become president of L oloi Rugs, a family-owned rug and home decor business with permanent showrooms in markets inc luding Atlanta Market, High Point Market and Las Vegas Market

“ S c o t t ’ s b u s i n e s s ac u m e n , i n d u s t r y e x p e r i e n c e a n d collaborative leadership style position him well for this exciting new opportunity,” said Maricich “I am happy for him, thank him for his immeasurable contributions to building the IMC of today, and look for ward to continuing to work with him as a customer in IMC ’ s markets in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas ” KN

Lettuce Grow Launches the Farmstand Nook

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ettuce Grow has introduced the Far mstand Nook, the second edition of its flagship product, designed to make it even easier to grow produce indoors, in tight spaces and ac ro s s s e a s on s W i t h e n h a n c e m e n t s i n c l u d i n g a s m a l l e r t a n k a n d f u l l y i n t e g r a t e d g row l i g h t s , t h e

Fa r m s t a n d No ok e m p owe r s any home c hef to grow the best ingredients just steps from their stovetop

T h e Fa r m s t a n d No ok simultaneously grows 20 plants among four levels, comes with integr ated propr ietar y LED grow lights and, as is the case with the flagship Farmstand, i s m a n u f ac t u re d u t i l i z i n g

upcyc led materials

Ne w p l a n t m a i n t e n a n c e f e a t u re s , i n c l u d i n g n e w l y d e s i g n e d G row C u p s a n d Sleeves, and digital accessories, p ro v i d e a s e a m l e s s i n d o o r

Smart T imer allows growers to digitally control the lights of the Farmstand Nook, inc luding a new snooze feature, from a smartphone A digital pH pen replaces the color-coded litmus test to make pH testing even easier and faster “ We listened to our community ’ s feedback and have created a turnkey growing system that allows for delicious produce to be grown in the tightest of spaces, furthering our goal of creating a more sustainable food system,” said Jacob Pechenik, founder and CEO “ The Farmstand Nook is like a living pantr y for produce You can easily grow greens, vegetables, fruits and herbs in your kitchen or any corner of your home, allowing even more people to grow and har vest something delicious – your ver y own fresh food ”

The original Farmstand, modular in design for growing a variety of plants indoors and outdoors, will continue to be available alongside the new Farmstand Nook

“Customers might choose to have an original Farmstand outdoors or in another area of their house, and have the Farmstand Nook in the kitchen, next to the refrigerator,” Pechenik said “ The Nook provides more options to suit family needs, homes

f rom t h e i r d i n n e r t a b l e s ”

The launch of the Farmstand Nook furthers Lettuce Grow ’ s mission to empower consumers to lead the transition to a sustainable food system A lower price point and smaller f o o t p r i n t a l s o a u g m e n t s ac c e s s i b i l i t y a n d e l i m i n a t e s geographical barriers, inviting more consumers to grow their own groceries and be a part of the change

The Farmstand Nook will retail for $699 (or as low as $58 25/month via Affirm) A limited number of Farmstand Nooks are available for pre-order at lettucegrow com Farmstand Nooks can grow 20 plants simultaneously They have a 9-gallon water tank, integrated LED lights for indoor g row i n g, G row C u p s & G row S l e e ve s f o r e a s i e r p l a n t identification and root management, a water-resistant floor m a t , D i g i t a l S m a r t T i m e r, p H Pe n a n d A I - p owe re d FarmAssist plant recommendation tool

Product specifications: 18 6 inches diameter by 55 inches height; manufactured, in part, using upcyc led ocean-bound plastic; and BPA-free and CA Prop 65 compliant

L e t t u c e G row ’ s hyd ro p on i c g a rd e n i n g s y s t e m , t h e

s , a n d w i t h t h e Fa r m s t a n d No ok e ve n m o re p e o p l e w i l l b e a b l e t o c re a t e m a g i c j u s t s t e p s a w ay

Farmstand, helps people grow and har vest 20 percent of their own fresh produce, eliminating food waste and reducing water and carbon impact by more than 98 percent W ith its commitment to improving access to fresh, healthy food for ever yone, Lettuce Grow established the Lettuce Give program which donates Farmstands to schools, community groups and non-profit organizations KN

In the Cloud Collaboration

Ac c e n t u re, M i c ro s o f t a n d U n i l e ve r h a ve c om p l e t e d on e o f t h e l a r ge s t a n d m o s t complex c loud migrations in the consumer goods industr y The migration has helped Unilever, whose 400+ brands are used by 3 4 billion people dail y, become a c loud-onl y enterprise

Accenture and Microsof t, together with their joint venture, Avanade, worked c losely with Unilever to deliver the transformation in just 18 months with minimal d i s r u p t i on t o b u s i n e s s o p e r a t i on s I t h a s n o t on l y helped ensure resilient, secure and optimiz ed oper ations f or U n i l e ve r b u t a l s o p ro v i d e s a platform to drive innovation and growth

W ith Azure as its pr imar y c loud platform, Unilever will be a b l e t o ac c e l e r a t e p ro d u c t l a u n c h e s , e n h a n c e c u s t om e r ser vice and improve operational efficiency

Additionally, the move to Azure aligns with U n i l e ve r ’ s s u s t a i n a b i l i t y c om m i t m e n t by helping the company to build on the progress it ’ s making toward curbing carbon emissions

The creation of an agile, high-performing digital core that delivers greater efficiency w i l l p ro v i d e U n i l e ve r w i t h i n c re a s e d

Completes Huge Migration in CPG

computing power to explore new ways of working Unilever ’ s adoption of a c loud-only approach will significantly improve business re s i l i e n c e, s t re n g t h e n i n g s e c u r i t y a n d enhancing control of the IT landscape Accenture, Microsof t and Unilever have set a new benchmark for cloud transformation in the consumer goods industr y inc luding:

•Unlocking new innovation opportunities, s u c h a s u t i l i z i n g i n d u s t r i a l m e t a ve r s e

i t s s t ron g d a t a f o u n d a t i on , U n i l e ve r c a n forecast and adapt to changing market needs faster than ever before For example, this will e n a b l e U n i l e ve r t o ac h i e ve p e r p e t u a l breakthroughs in research and development, allowing for new and innovative products to b e d e ve l o p e d f a s t e r a n d w i t h g re a t e r efficiency

•Embracing the latest in AI to drive better e x p e r i e n c e s by a p p l y i n g A z u re O p e n A I S e r v i c e ac ro s s U n i l e ve r ’ s b u s i n e s s t o d r i ve i n c re a s e d automation, enabling better c u s t om e r a n d e m p l oye e experiences.

• R e d u c i n g i t s c a r b on f o o t p r i n t by e x i t i n g i t s datacenters and introducing Green Cloud Advisor, which facilitates Unilever’s transition t o a m o re s u s t a i n a b l e a n d efficient c loud environment

technologies that use real-time data from factor y digital twins to accelerate lighthouse factories of the future and build upon existing c loud data platform to power insights and predictions

•Accelerating the ability to identify trends and make decisions faster By leveraging the power of the c loud, artificial intelligence and

Million-Dollar Caring

Event Benefits Breast Cancer Research, James Beard Foundation

The housewares industr y raised $1 million during the 2023 Housewares Cares Charity Gala presented by the Housewares Charity Foundation on March 6 Proceeds from the e vent, held at the Four S easons Chic ago, b e n e fi t e d t h e B re a s t C a n c e r R e s e a rc h Foundation, the HCF ’ s legacy charity, and t h e J a m e s B e a rd Fo u n d a t i on , t h e g a l a ’ s partner as well as W inning W ith Wyatt and the V Foundation

Since the first gala in 1998, HCF has raised more than $56 million and has been credited w i t h d on a t i n g m o re t h a n $ 3 2 m i l l i on t o

BCRF

Held annual l y in conjunction with The I n s p i r e d H o m e S h o w, t h i s y e a r ’ s g a l a h o n o r e d S e l e c t B r a n d s ’ f o u n d e r a n d p r e s i d e n t , W i l l i a m E n d r e s , w i t h t h e L i f e t i m e A c h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d ; Bloomingdale’s executive vice president and GMM of Menswear, Kids, The Home Store a n d C o s m e t i c s , D a n i e l L e p p o, w i t h t h e Humanitar ian of the Year Award; and The Home Edit co-f ounder, Clea S hearer, with the Humanitar ian of the Year Award The philosophy and mission of the nonprofit HCF is, in the spir it of goodwil l, to r aise funds annual l y f or designated c har ities and

help unite and promote the philanthropic image of the housewares industr y Honorees are selected f or their humanitar ian suppor t and exceptional leadership

The event offered 350 attendees dinner and a cocktail reception featuring three tasting stations hosted by James Beard Foundation chefs including Damarr Brown, Beverly Kim and Greg Wade

The evening, emceed by QVC television p e r s on a l i t y D a v i d Ve n a b l e, i n c l u d e d l i ve a u c t i on s , i n w h i c h g u e s t s b i d on a n extraordinar y collection of relaxing getaways, dinners and unparalleled culinar y experiences

Off er ings inc luded a pr ivate dinner with W illiam Lauder at L e Bernardin in New York City ; a week in Provence, France; tickets to the James Beard Media Awards and to the James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards in Chicago; tickets to the Sonoma Epicurean e vent; a pr ivate in-home dinner by Chef Daniel Green; a custom Canali suit package; a n d t h re e l u x u r y h o u s e w a re s s u r p r i s

Charity Foundation, its

“ U n i l e ve r i s a t r u l y d a t a - p owe re d

o r g a n i z a t i on , ” s a i d S t e ve M c C r y s t a l , U n i l e ve r ’ s c h i e f e n t e r p r i s e & t e c h n o l o g y officer “ We’re using advanced analytics to make better-informed decisions quicker than ever before.

“ Working with Accenture and Microsof t on this global transformation project, we can

respond to ever-changing consumer needs faster, allocate our resources more effectively to focus on what drives growth, and bring ser vices and products to the market faster ” “ The path to business resilience now and i n t h e f u t u re i s t h ro u g h t o t a l e n t e r p r i s e re i nve n t i on , w h i c h i nvo l ve s t h e transformation of ever y part of the business, with c loud at the core, ” said Nicole van Det, senior managing director at Accenture and global account lead for Unilever “ With access to the full continuum of c loud capabilities, inc luding generative AI, Unilever has the elasticity to drive innovation faster, accelerate growth and continue to set the pace as a digital powerhouse and leader in its industr y ” “ Together with Accenture, we ’ re proud to expand our longstanding partnership with Unilever,” said Judson Althoff, executive vice p re s i d e n t a n d c h i e f c om m e rc i a l o f fi c e r, Microsof t “ W ith Microsof t Azure as its c l o u d f o u n d a t i on , U n i l e ve r ’ s e n d - t o - e n d d i g i t i z a t i on w i l l e n a b l e r a p i d i n n o v a t i on across its entire business From embracing the industrial metaverse across its factories to reimagining how its lines of business can d o m o re w i t h t o o l s l i k e A z u re O p e n A I Ser vice, Unilever ’ s digital-first approach will empower it to grow resiliently and exceed the industr y ’ s pace of innovation ” K N

Soulful Décor

The kitchen is the soul of the home – a space destined to play a leading role F irst, as a practical place associated with the preparation of meals and second, as a space for sharing

family time and interaction

The kitchen worktop is the center of this space – an area d e d i c a t e d t o f o o d p re p a r a t i on , b u t a l s o w h e re p a s s i on , i n d i v i d u a l i t y a n d t a s t e a re b e s t expressed

Abet Laminati ’ s s o l u t i on s f o r t h e k i t c h e n wo rk t o p a re p r ac t i c a l , resistant and easy to c lean as well as adding a touch of design and color to the whole kitchen

A b e t L a m i n a t i o f f e r s p e r f e c t s o l u t i on s f o r wo rk t o p s a n d kitchens in general This includes Print

H P L, S tr atific ato

H P L a n d Lamishield, which guarantees excellent technical

c h a r ac t e r i s t i c s i n terms of resistance

t o we a r, h e a t ,

scratches, impact and humidity

Pr int H P L is one of the most widel y used sur facing products, especial l y in inter ior design Hygienic, dur able and easy to maintain with great aesthetic potential, Pr int H P L is the ideal solution f or both ver tic al and hor iz ontal applic ations

S t r a t i fi c a t o H P L i s a t h i c k , d e c o r a t i ve h i g h - p re s s u re laminate that guarantees excellent functional and aesthetic qualities. Stratificato HPL is both wear and steam resistant, is suitable for food contact and offers an excellent combination of mechanical properties

L a m i s h i e l d i s t h e a n t i m i c ro b i a l H P L t h a t , t h a n k s t o BioCote technology and the appropriate hygienic and cleaning practices, is able to prevent the spreading of a large spectrum of microbes

In addition to these solutions, the wor ld of Abet Laminati embraces a wide range of decors and colors to satisfy ever y possible need

For 2023, Abet proposes an exc lusive selection of decors for the kitchen Taken directly from the Rocks collection, t h e s e a re d e s i g n e d t o g i ve ad d i t i on a l c h a r m t o t h e environment. This inc ludes finishes such as Geo or Ostuni combined with the more str uctured decors such as 1475 W hite Moon or 1472 Forest Green to give new depth to the interior surfaces

The latter, with interesting textures, lend themselves to unusual combinations with the solid hues of the Colours col lection suc h as 1861 Blu Notte but also with shades evoking steel tones, such as the Metal Effect decors KN

Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, the novelty of the top Italian brand bets on an ideal continuity between indoor and outdoor and 100 percent green coverings

Af ter the success of the preview at Milan Design Week 2022, Talenti, a reference brand for the high-end outdoor

Made in Italy in more than 65 countries, presents in its entiret y the elegant S alinas col lection signed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba

This sophisticated line, created by the most glamorous pair of Italian design, draws inspiration from the homonymous natural region of I biza, a location that has always exerted a great charm in the collective imagination, a sort of earthly paradise at your fingertips The result is a project with strong references to the natural wor ld and the interior with the c lear intention of reducing the distance between in and out by highlighting an i d e a l c on t i n u i t y b e t we e n t h e v a r i o u s environments

I biza as a muse where design blends with the landscape

“A landscape where the lands used for salt har vesting overlook pristine beaches,” L u d o v i c a a n d R o b e r t o Pa l om b a s ay “Surrounded by greener y, contemporar y villas with minimal volumes are thrown on t o t h i s l a n d s c a p e i n w h i c h we imagined life around a large pool Sofas a n d a r m c h a i r s i n w h i c h t h e t e x t i l e component is predominant

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Together with flat rope and precious metal details visible in the ends of the bac krests, they create an elegant and timeless charm W ith this project, we want to bring into the outdoor wor ld the refinement typical of indoor and shorten more and more the distance between the two environments

InspiredIbiza by

putting them in continuity ” Fo r t h e d i n i n g c o l l e c t i on , t h e c on c e p t t h a t i n s p i re d L u d o v i c a + R o b e r t o Pa l om b a w a s m on o l i c i t y T h e t a b l e, available with both concrete and Accoya structure, consists of a top resting on a powerful monolithic base characterized by three faceted columns The same concept is also repeated

with essential shapes that once united in a single foot, create a strong distinctive detail We have always been fascinated by the theme of the columns that we use here to give simplicity and iconicity.”

The Salinas family – consisting of sofas, armchairs, benches, deck chairs, chairs and tables – expresses the refinement typical of the indoor into the outdoor wor ld, through the preciousness of fabrics The refined chromatic range evokes the colors of sand and sea, giving the outdoor environments a natural timeless charm

The soft lines of the cushions are enhanced by the contrast, the use of the padded strap in the back that becomes here a design element Among the products, the dining table stands out, statutor y with imposing columns that recall the trunk of a tree and that raise the top upwards and the armchair, an invitation to stop and enjoy the view

The mater ials inc lude Accoya, Aluminum, lava stone, cement and 100 percent green coverings, where design meets sustainability

Fo r Ta l e n t i , s u s t a i n a b i l i t y i s n o t a f a s h i on b u t a n entrepreneurial philosophy that translates into research and development and the combination of design and technolog y Having a responsible attitude toward the environment around us is undoubtedly an objective that a company in the outdoor wor ld must pursue

W hen Talenti thinks of a product, already in the concept phase, the will is to create a quality and lasting project This i s w hy p re s t i g i o u s d e s i g n e r s s u c h a s L u d o v i c a + R o b e r t o Palomba choose to support the creation of collections with a timeless design and careful research and selection of materials to be used

in the coffee table version.

“ The idea starts from the desire to design for Talenti a c o l l e c t i on o f m on o p o d t a b l e s s u i t a b l e f o r o u t d o o r l i f e, ” according to Studio Palomba “ We wanted to create an object with a marked monolithic appearance The result is a piece

Talenti relies on suppliers who share the same vision of the company : ever y component is designed, thought and intended to last over time because the brand has the firm belief that the longevity of the product and therefore of the materials that make it up is already a first decisive step along the path of sustainable development and towards sustainability

in more general terms

The collaboration with Studio Palomba has a long histor y and it has marked a before and af ter in the corporate vision where matter and design come together At first glance, it is evident that the Salinas collection has a great protagonist: the fabric. W hile this marine color creates a feeling of peace and relaxation, at the same time, its composition is undergoing an epochal change

Af ter years of researc h, f or the first time, Talenti has introduced in some collections like this, a new 100 percent green fabric created by the recyc ling of post-consumer PET bottles, which is further recyc lable at the end of its use In full harmony with the philosophy of circular design, this range of fabrics is completely Made in Italy and made with a unique production process

Through a mechanical process and without the use of chemicals that could be harmful to the environment, plastic

bottles are transformed into small flakes, then into polymers and into recyc led PET yarn

The use of recyc led polyester, which requires fewer processing steps, allows considerable energ y and water savings and a significant reduction in carbon emissions This incredible material gives an aura of eternity to the sofas and seats of the entire collection

If the covering is the protagonist, wood certainly shares an important role in this collection But not just any wood – the Accoya wood, wor ld leader in the high technolog y segment and the result of more than 75 years of research and development

The Accoya wood that in Salinas we can find in the dining tables and in the coffee tables, has not only an aesthetic value, but it arises from the need to make a more solid and durable product that, being outdoors, is used in direct contact with water and exposed to the weather daily

Accoya is created from sof twoods from sustainable s o u rc e s t h a t a re s u b j e c t e d t o a p a t e n t e d a n d completely non-toxic process, known as acetylation, which permanently changes the internal structure of the wood, increasing dimensional stability and durability The result is the equivalent of solid, but eco-fr iend l y wood, coming from fast-growing, totally non-toxic sustainable forests, which provides dimensional stabilit y and durabilit y superior to even the best tropical hardwood Accoya wood is FSC certified, which means that it is a sustainable wood bor n, grown and har vested in selected and regular l y reforested and protected forests

Aluminum, mainly used for the structure and feet of the sofa, is a lightweight and durable material Easy to hand le, extremely versatile, but above all eternal In fact, one of the main characteristics of aluminum is the infinite recyclability and the substantial energ y savings that result i n t e r m s o f p ro d u c t i on , i n ad d i t i on t o e vo l u t i on , performance and other obvious advantages guaranteed by the material and its applications A set of values that m a k e t h e c on c e p t o f g re e n e c on om y a n d re s o u rc e conser vation evident and intrinsic to aluminum

W ith the Salinas collection, Talenti has introduced another material, cement Thanks to constant research and experimentation, this material has reached levels of qualit y, workabilit y and usabilit y suc h as to make it

suitable for outdoor and indoor furniture

Cement is a material that adapts to all styles for its multiple qualities; it is an extremely resistant material, but also ductile and this allows one to imagine with more freedom complex shapes and geometries

Thanks to the creative work of Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, this material has been chosen for the realization of the elegant dining tables and coffee tables of the collection, elegant, resistant and functional furnishing accessories

Stone also plays a big role in this project If the sculptural concrete bases seduce with their statuesque minimalism, the lava stone tops of some coffee tables deser ve special attention This material not only creates a bond with the territor y, but amplifies the beaut y of the furnishings by according the colors to the coverings

W hen a great company meets great designers, the results can only be exciting, and Salinas invites people to embark on a journey to the planet through an exc lusive and highl y sustainable design. KN

make life more

Sustainable, Safe & Less Smelly

BY A.J. FLICK

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Researc h has shown that pet odor is a concer n f or many o w n e r s , w i t h 2 9 p e r c e n t o f U S p e t o w n e r s c l a i m i n g s o m e o n e h a s t o l d t h e m t h e i r h o u s e h a s a “ p e t s m e l l ” A n o t h e r s u r v e y a l s o f o u n d t h a t 9 7 p e rc e n t o f c a t o w n e r s c a re a b o u t l i t t e r o d o r, w h i l e 6 3 p e rc e n t o f d o g o w n e r s a l s o c a re a b o u t t h e s m e l l o f t h e p e t i t s e l f QA I S - a i r p r o d u c t s a r e p o w e r e d b y S u n s t a r ’ s P h o t o c a t a l y t i c O x i d a t i o n , a s p e c i a l d i s i n f e c t i o n a n d deodor izing technolog y de veloped by S unstar that features a p h o t o c a t a l y s t , a m a t e r i a l t h a t a b s o r b s l i g h t A p p l y i n g U V l i g h t t o t h e p h o t o c a t a l y s t c re a t e s a c h e m i c a l re a c t i o n t h a t ox i d i z e s a n d d e c o m p o s e s o d o r c a u s i n g c o m p o u n d s a n d re d u c e s o d o r s w i t h o u t u s i n g a n y c h e m i c a l s s u c h a s o z o n e o r c h l o r i n e I t a l s o d e c o m p o s e s h a r m f u l o r g a n i c c o m p o u n d s ( s u c h a s b a c t e r i a a n d v i r u s e s ) t h a t f l o a t i n t h e a i r W h i l e e f f e c t i v e i n a n y p e t h o m e e n v i r o n m e n t , t h e

QA I S - a i r - 0 4 i s p a r t i c u l a r l y s u i t a b l e f o r h o m e s u s i n g a p e t l i t t e r b ox o r a p e e p a d i n d o o r s I t c a n b e p l a c e d o n a w a l l a b o ve a c a t l i t t e r b ox t o c on t i n u o u s l y e l i m i n a t e o d o r s a n d re l i a b l e o d o r c o n t ro l w h e re i t ’ s n e e d e d m o s t

QA I S - a i r - p ro d u c t s a re c e r t i fi e d by t h e C a l i f o r n i a A i r R e s o u r c e B o a r d f o r s t r i c t o z o n e e m i s s i o n s t a n d a r d s , m a k i n g i t s a f e f o r p e t s a n d h u m a n s a l i k e R e f l e c t i n g i t s Japanese or igins, the QAIS-air-04’s PCO unit also features S e t o w a re, a t r a d i t i o n a l J a p a n e s e c e r a m i c m a t e r i a l , w h i c h i s v e r y p o ro u s a n d re a d i l y c o l l e c t s a n y o d o r c o m p o u n d s T h e Q A I S - a i r - 0 4 p r o d u c t i s a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e f o r $ 3 5 0 K N

Balancing tradition & modernity

W i t h t h e b r a n d s S a r t o r i a , M i c ro. a n d

Terratinta Ceramiche, the Modena-based Benefit Company creates innovative proposals balancing tradition and modernity

Te r r a t i n t a G ro u p S r l S B p re s e n t e d c o l l e c t i on s f rom t h e 2 0 2 3 c a t a l o g a t t h e S toc kholm Furniture & Light Fair 2023 Each brand shows its own know-how, always under the hallmark of attention to detail and c are for production sustainabilit y and the daily practices that characterize the company ’ s actions

Maintaining a stylistic and communicative coherence, Stick represents the debut in the kitkat mosaic universe where the starring role is played by the chromatic variety expressed through a palette of no less than 27 different c o l o r s , 1 5 i n t h e m a t t e fi n i s h a n d 1 2 sophisticated nuances in the glossy finish To emphasize each nuance, 29cm by 30cm size sheets have been chosen to allow the flexible covering of cur ved spaces such as columns or counters A wide selection is enhanced by the possibility of choosing the color of the joint, either tone-on-tone or contrasting, to create exc lusive ambiences

Accompanying the Stick colors is the Hexa F loor by Terratinta Ceramiche proposal, a range with an already consolidated success now extended with the new 16cm by 14cm size that enhances the vast color offer of one of the brand ’ s most iconic collections The colorful hexagons are always in matte finish, ranging from pastel shades to bolder ones, to create truly customized environments

S e veral panels in warm and welcoming tones illustrate the two collections that have recently entered the brand ’ s catalog Typic p l ay s on t h e c on t r a s t s b e t we e n p a s t a n d f u t u re, p e r f e c t a n d i m p e r f e c t – d r a w i n g i n s p i r a t i on f rom t h e wo r l d o f t r ad i t i on a l ceramics The elegant squares are available in the 13 color variations that characterize t h e M i c ro r a n ge p l ac e t h e mu l t i p l e possibilities offered by Typic ’ s compositional flexibility at the center of the collection

The desired imperfection of the surface of Typic blends perfectly with the geometric and essential lines of Joint, created by designer Roberto Cicchinè, a collection that brings a t o u c h o f e x t re m e re fi n e m e n t t o a ny

f o re m o s t d u e t o t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o m i x different colors, giving life to settings and scenarios that are varied but united by an unmistakable style

Sartoria arrives with its wor ld of colors

M e m o r i e c on t i n u e s t h e b r a n d ’ s j o u r n e y through the exploration of material, coverings and color in a journey into reminiscences

There are 14 nuances proposed in a new 6 5 cm by 13 cm brick size that harkens back to the artisan ceramic tradition, the memor y from which Sartoria loves to take inspiration to renew The glossy finish is achieved thanks t o a l a t e s t - ge n e r a t i on c r y s t a l l i n t h a t embellishes this vintage format

With the Tint collection, Sartoria confirms its drive to explore the decorative potential of wall-mounted tiles, keeping the dialogue between material and craf tsmanship alive Graphic and color shading combine to create d e p t h s t y p i c a l o f h a n d m ad e p ro d u c t s , enriched by a material with irregular edges and ever-changing surfaces, offering a vintage design that, thanks to the matte finish, brings the collection to create a new minimalism

Decorata, on the other hand, re-proposes

the cementine tiles that take a decoration from the histor y of ceramics from the past i n t o t h e f u t u re T h e c o l l e c t i on re c o ve r s traditional designs by immersing them in a romantic ideal of delic ate colors The 12 decors that match each other and the three neutral colors with their slightly weathered matt finish are perfect for any environment, either with homogeneous patterns or with mixes of decorations that create compositional s c h e m e s s u i t a b l e f o r b o t h w a l l a n d f l o o r coverings

Tbr ic k, on the other hand, gives space to vintage with a ne w inter pretation of the br ic k-like sur face, a smal l element able to complete e ven the most minimalist setting with the precious touc h of its shiny sur face a n d p r o p o s i n g a t i m e l e s s y e t e x t r e m e l y c o n t e m p o r a r y m o o d w h e r e t h e c o l o r s il luminate the smal l 5 cm by 16 cm siz e A glossy finish that preser ves the perception of cr af tsmanship, emphasiz ed by the color r ange of t wel ve pleasant shades to create lay ing sc hemes with a retro taste that c an c o m b i n e p e r f e c t l y w i t h t h e m o s t contempor ar y design KN

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“More than 1,600 exhibitors and near ly 3 0 , 0 0 0 h om e + h o u s e w a re s p ro f e s s i on a l s from 125 countries came together to discover new products, reconnect with colleagues and advance the industr y, ” according to IHA

“ T h e 2 0 2 3 S h ow was an incredible step for ward in the postpandemic recover y of face-to-face events for t h e h om e + housewares industr y, ” s a i d D e re k M i l l e r, I H A p re s i d e n t a n d C E O “ I t w a s particularly rewarding to see the return of so m a ny w h o we re unable to participate last year ”

This year saw the re t u r n o f n o t on l y m a ny o f t h e m a j o r retailers from Ashley Home to Zulily, but t h e i n t e r n a t i on a l b o o t h s we re we l l represented

A case in point was Portugal Ceramics In a countr y long revered for its rich tradition in cer amics, ar tisans came together to form a c o - o p, Po r t u g a l C e r a m i c s T h e U n i t e d States is the No 1 destination for Portugal ceramics exports, with a record number of exports recorded last year, in part because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which disrupted the supply chain for ceramics

Generational traditions plus the countr y ’ s

resources contribute to make the ceramics among the best quality in the wor ld

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Martin Chichurro of Portugal Ceramics, as he was surrounded by beautiful examples from various makers. “Countries like Spain and France have to import materials from Ukraine We have our own raw materials that are of great quality ” Portugal also has a ro b u s t t r ad i t i on o f

t u r n i n g o u t s k i l l e d artisans from respected schools

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i n d u s t r y p r i o r i t i z e s i n n o v a t i on s s u c h a s rec yc ling unused raw m a t e r i a l s i n s t e ad o f throwing them away W hile continuing to m a i n t a i n t h e q u a l i t y that Portugal is famous f o r, a r t i s a n s a re e m b r ac i n g w ay s t o i n c o r p o r a t e m o re environmentally f r i e n d l y p r ac t i c e s Tr aditional l y, the ar t depends on gas to fire ceramics, but makers are adopting energ ysaving methods such a s s o l a r p a n e l s t o p owe r p ro d u c t i on , Chichurro said

M a n u f ac t u r i n g c e r a m i c s a l s o i s w a t e r i n t e n s i ve, h e ad d e d , w i t h c on t e m p o r a r y makers striving to be more water efficient

Fo r m a ny re a s on s , ac q u i r i n g q u a l i t y Portuguese ceramics aren’t cheap “ We don’t want cheaper prices,” Chichurro

s a i d “ C on s u m e r s t r u s t t h a t they ’ re getting a quality product, a reliable product

“Portugal Ceramics are a good value,” he said Retailers inc luding Crate and Barrel who carr y the products i n c l u d e a l a b e l i n f o r m i n g consumers that it was made in Portugal

O ver the next year, Portugal

Ceramics will be visible at major shows as well as organized events to promote ceramic wares

Innovative New Brands

E m e r g i n g b r a n d s a re a l w ay s worth exploring at The Inspired Home Show. I set out to find one inno vative product that I w a s t o l d a b o u t a n d a l s o discovered another

W ho hasn’t had anxiety over package deliveries and whether the package will be there when you get home? Big Mouth Parcel solves that

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M o u t h Pa rc e l i s d e s i g n e d t o safel y store pac kages not onl y from the elements, but thie ves as well It features tr ue drop storage (not just a box with a smart lock) that can accommodate

f o o d / g ro c e r y d e l i ve r y, p re s c r i p t i on s , documents, parcels and eventually, alcoholic beverage deliver y

It even holds larger package sizes, such as banker ’ s boxes, golf c lubs or a case of wine within its 2-foot by 4-foot footprint

It ’ s attractive, too, in its neutral colors –plus the exterior can be painted to match a home’s palette The box can be assembled in a horizontal or vertical format with a smart lock or standard combo lock

Nearby, The Waste Vase caught my eye

T h o u g h i t w a s d e s i g n e d o r i g i n a l l y f o r bathrooms, it could be used anywhere in the home, including a triangular design that tucks into the corner

W ith a functional space below to collect waste, the fun part is the top can either be lef t alone to place whatever the consumer wants to upon it, or accessorized with various attachments that could accommodate toilet paper or paper towel rolls or vase

A r m a n d Fe r r a n t i w a s h a p p i l y demonstrating his Draft Top invention, which slices the tops off of aluminum cans swif tly and so c leanly that you can drink from them l i k e a g l a s s H e s ay s bartenders love them and the booth had a prototype o f a p ro f e s s i on a l g r ad e a p p l i a n c e t h a t i s e s s e n t i a l l y a b i g ( a n d sleek) electric can opener geared to the bar industr y (but could go in homes, too)

Fu n ny s t o r y : Fe r r a n t i was wear ing a company shirt with the Draf t Top l o go a n d i t s t a g l i n e :

Drink Topless There was a lot of discussion within the company at the time about the tagline, but it w a s a p p ro ve d Fe r r a n t i didn’t think anything of it until he saw his mom wearing the shirt

“ We t a l k e d a b o u t m ay b e ge t t i n g M om a shirt without the tagline,” he said, laughing

Now We’re Cooking

Of course, you can’t throw a spatula at The Inspired H om e S h ow w i t h o u t h i t t i n g a cookware/bakeware

b o o t h O n e o f m y fi r s t

stops was to the Hestan booth, where the cookware is so beautiful, I’d hate to mess it up with my cooking

But Hestan has me covered, since the pans are also easy to c lean The company debuted a s t o re d i s p l ay t h a t re a l l y s h ow s o f f t h e ad v a n t a ge s o f t h e q u a l i t y c o ok w a re t h e company produces

The Bradshaw Collection had more than its share of cookware and utensils, inc luding a sleek chrome bar utensil collection The GoodCook 3 Section BestBake MultiMeal Bakeware pan is a winner because it ’ s versatile and the ProEase 12 Piece Cookware Set is practically ever ything a home chef needs

But it was a product on the other side of the cookware and utensils wall that wowed me The Casabella Clean Water Spin Mop is a game c h a n ge r f o r t h o s e w h o l i k e c l e a n floors.

The innovation is that it has two buckets, one for c lean water and the other with a spin mop feature that collects the dirty water so each time you dip the mop in the c lean (soapy) water, none of the dirt follows

Applying Technolog y

Remember Aiwa? If you listened to music in the 1980s, you should

Now, Aiwa has an extensive line of home products In fact, there were so many household appliances at the Aiwa booth I could have spent a full h o u r t h e re M ay b e I d i d From efficient (and quiet) vacuum c leaners to cup warmers to room coolers and heaters, it was enough to say, “I’ ll take one of ever ything ”

One product that caught my eye was the W ireless Charging Digital Alar m Cloc k Definitely not the ugly chirping alarm c lock

I h ad b ac k i n c o l l e ge I t ’ s a t t r ac t i ve a n d functional

A good friend of mine who is a cookbook author asked me to tell her what new cool kitchen appliances I saw I told her about the mu l t i - f u n c t i on Pre s s u re C o ok e r a t I RI S Ap p l i a n c e s I t ’ s l i k e s l ow c o ok i n g f o r dummies (like me)

ingredients and instructions to your phone, tell the cooker what you want to do, add the ingredients and let it do all the work

O ver at the ZeroWater booth, I watched how the company ’ s water filtration system

p a i r s w i t h d i g i t a l t e c h n o l o g y t o m a k e drinking water safer and tastier

To demonstrate how much its filter catches t h a t t wo - fi l t e r s y s t e m s d on’t , K a t r i n

Ferge poured diluted red wine into a popular brand of two-filter pitchers and the ZeroWater brand The other brand produced more diluted red wine, while the ZeroWater brand produced c lean water

The company also has a similar water cooler system, but instead of hoisting heavy water jugs onto it, you pour tap water in and it gets c lean. You’ ll know when to change the filter because it comes with a built-in sensor that tells you when the particulates get high

A separate sensor is available for the smaller systems

Fusion debuted as its own brand after ye a r s o f p r i v a t e l a b e l p ro d u c t i on inc luding ScentSationals cand les sold at Walmart Among the products that ranged from fragrance oils to nightlights to lanterns, there was a wall of flameless cand les that can be adjusted by remote control.

On the Move

This year, IHA teamed with the Travel Goods Association to present a Travel Gear + Luggage categor y that always seemed to have a lot of foot traffic

from the trail to the boardroom with a stylish, p ro f e s s i on a l d e s i g n Ac c e s s o r i e s i n c l u d e s p ac e - s a v i n g b a g s , l i k e v ac u u m b a g s b u t without needing a vacuum, to accommodate bulky items such as sweaters

The MOOV team also exhibited stylish and functional bags I met inventor Sarinya O liver, who proud l y showed off her bag Suitable to use as a diaper bag, O liver ’ s bag goes e ven far ther af ter the kid grows up Using Velcro attachments, there are end less ways to customize the interior of the bag to suit the user

One of the most interesting aspects is a multi-pocket attachment with checkmarks on the back of the c lear pockets Instead of having a checklist for what to pack, users can write on the pocket what goes into each pocket and as the pocket is filled, it blocks the checkmark so it ’ s c lear what ’ s there and what isn’t lef t to pack

Odds and Ends

Bene Casa had a special reason to celebrate at this year ’ s TIHS The company honored founder Bernie Pomeranc for 50 years of attending the show Festivities inc luded a serenade and dance It was all a well-kept sur prise for Pomeranc, who enjoyed ever y moment

One of the most fun things about going to TIHS is seeing products I’ve heard about or written about in person I couldn’t help but stop and admire the corner display our friends at Franmara gave to its O val W ine Coolers They ’ re so simple but so stylish

It ’ s a 3-quart cooker, so it doesn't take up mu c h c o u n t e r s p ac e ( a n d i t ’ s go t a g re a t design) It c an steam r ice, slow cook and pressure cook The beauty is it has a display where you can search for hundreds of recipes that produce a QR Code so you can call up

I w a s e a ge r t o s e e t h e J o u r n e y s y s t e m b ac k p ac k Ty s S n i f f e n s h owe d m e t h e innovative system, which is akin to nesting dolls – a bag within a bag within a backpack

From the office to the airport, ever yone is relying on backpacks Journey takes backpacks

And after featuring Zafferano on our cover in the March issue, I just had to stop by and see the beautiful tableware I’d written about M u c h t o m y s u r p r i s e, o u r i s s u e w a s prominentl y displayed alongside the ne w collection Zafferano’s visual stylist, who set up the display, even posed with one of our issues Now that ’ s a wrap! KN

Gif t for Life, the gif t, stationer y and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced new leadership of its board of directors, with Ari L owenstein of Emergent Workshop ser ving as chair through 2025

Along with the election of a new chair, Gif t for Life also instituted a change to its vice chair role, splitting the current duties into two positions. Board member Sarah Mount of International Market Centers was elected as first vice chair, and Emalee Hoffman of Orange Circ le Studio/Studio Oh! was elected as second vice chair

Af ter ser ving as the GFL chair for the two years, Cole Daugherty of Dallas Market Center steps into the role of immediate past chair

L owe n s t e i n h a s b e e n i nvo l ve d i n t h e g i f t i n d u s t r y internationally since 1997 Af ter owning a gif t company in Italy for 12 years, he moved back to the United States and worked as business development manager for Clear Solutions a n d T h e U n e m p l oye d P h i l o s o ph e r s G u i l d I n 2 0 1 4 , L owe n s t e i n c o - f o u n d e d C a n o py, on e o f t h e fi r s t S e l l e r Account Management companies guiding the presence of many businesses on Amazon

In 2016, he founded Emergent Workshop, a consulting company advising manufacturers and ser vice providers In 2019, L owenstein joined Brandwise, ser ving as chief strateg y o f fi c e r a n d t h e n a s S V P o f c o r p o r a t e d e ve l o pm e n t a t MarketT ime He has ser ved on the executive board of the Museum Store Association and as president of the Gift Sales Managers Association

W hile staying engaged with the gif t industr y, ear lier this year L owenstein opened Ari ’ s Pantr y, a catering company in Dallas, to fulfill his passion for cooking L owenstein joined the GFL board in 2017, becoming vice chair in 2021 and chair in 2023.

“I am honored to ser ve as the chair of Gif t for Life and to

b e s u r ro u n d e d by a n e x t r ao rd i n a r y b o a rd o f d i re c t o r s , ”

L owe n s t e i n s a i d “ E ac h o f t h e m i s a l e ad e r i n t h e i r organizations and represents that which is truly special about our industr y

“I welcome the opportunity to work alongside Sarah and Emalee and the other board members to continue finding new ways to help others. The histor y of Gif t for Life over the past 31 years is remarkable So much work has been done by so many Continuing that tradition, while preparing for the future, is our goal ”

As vice president of content & digital marketing at IMC, Mount leads a creative and digital team focused on engaging buyers and sellers across its physical markets in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas Prior to this role, she led the marketing team for Juniper by IMC

Mount ’ s gif t and home industr y experience spans 15+ years, inc luding six years as vice president of marketing at AmericasMart Atlanta, leading all marketing communications strategy, branding and events for its markets and daily business She was named as one of Gif t Shop’s 40 under 40, Class of 2019 Mount joined the GFL Board in 2021

“I am honored to assume this role in 2023 with the goal of uniting our industr y to support the good work of Wor ld Central Kitchen across the globe,” she said “My involvement to date with Gif t for Life has shown me how empathetic and generous our industr y is, and I’m looking for ward to doing great things together this year ”

Hoffman has been a part of the gif t and home industr y for more than a decade She began her career as a buyer in 2009, joining Orange Circ le S tudio/S tudio Oh! in 2014, ultimately working her way from a role in customer ser vice to vice president of sales She’s also a member of GHTA and is working on the 2023 content committee. Hoffman joined the GFL board in 2021

On Board with Gift for Life sets off May 21 AIDS Walk New York

Gift for Life, the gift and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, and NY NOW are once again fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, an annual 10K walk raising funds for GMHC NY NOW has pledged, once again, to match the first $8,000 in donations for the 2023 edition, which will be held on May 21 in New York’s Central Park “

This year marks a change in team leadership for this wonderful life-giving event,” said Caroline Kennedy, Gif t For Life/NY NOW team co-captain “Kelly Bristol joins me as an enthusiastic co-captain Together, we will continue the strong traditions of fundraising set by our captain emeritus, Su Hilty, who has retired af ter 10 years of leadership and inspiration

“For 2023, the team has set an ambitious fundraising goal of $40,000 – and with the industr y ’ s support, we can do it!”

“ The energ y of last year ’ s AI DS Walk Ne w York was exhilarating,” Bristol said “ We are excited to join the many other teams again this May for our walk in Central Park We are also thrilled to have NY NOW as our partner once again and are delighted that our fundraising efforts are kickstarted with its generous $8,000 matching pledge ”

“ The whole NY NOW team is thrilled to partner with Gif t for Life to support the fundraising efforts of AIDS

Walk New York 2023,” said Alana Branston, NY NOW ’ s group vice president of gif t & home and Gif t for Life board member “It ’ s been ver y meaningful for me to join the board of one of our most valued partners, and I couldn’t be happier to help raise awareness and funds for such an important cause

“In partnership with Gif t for Life, we hope to continue in our mission to support charities on both the national and local level in need of support ”

The 2023 event will have a special fundraising connection to Hilty, who is battling PSP-progressive supra nuc lear palsy, a degenerative disease In recognition of her 10+ years of support for AIDS Walk – both as a participant and team cocaptain – Hilt y recently was presented with the Gif t for Life’s Bert Tonkin Gif t of Giving Award

“For more than three decades,” said Gif t for Life Board Chair Ari L owenstein, “Gif t for Life has raised millions of dollars to support HIV/AIDS research, education, treatment, prevention and advocacy This year ’ s AIDS Walk, and our special fundraising tribute for Su Hilty, team captain emeritus, is an especially meaningful continuation of our work I join many of my fellow GFL board members in participating in this worthy and fun event!”

“Being part of Gif t for Life, this past year has truly been a highlight, and I look for ward to being second vice chair,” Hoffman said “ The work Wor ld Central Kitchen does is incredible I am honored to be part of the GFL team to help fundraise for such a great organization ”

The Gif t for Life Board inc ludes recognized leaders in the gif t, home and stationer y industries: Alana Branston, E m e r a l d E x p o s i t i on s ; An d re a Pad i l l a , Tr a n s p ac ; An ge l a Jacobson, Stephen Joseph; Cathy Steel, Cathy Steel Associates; Christina Bell, Clarion Events; Cr ystal V ilkaitis, Cr ystal Media; Jessica Barile, Paddywax; Julie McCallum, Gif t Shop P lus; Landon Metts, MarketT ime; L enise W illis, Gif ts & Decorative Accessories; Matt Katzenson, Fine Lines; Maureen Carpenter, The Q ueens ’ Jewels; Monica L oving, Ivystone; Nancy Michael, International Housewares Association; Peter Schauben, Appelman Schauben; Russ Jones, Ivystone; and Sheila Charton, Springboard Futures

Gift for Life was founded by Peter Schauben of Appleman Schauben in 1992 in response to the tragic loss of industr y lives to AIDS The organization’s first meeting at the National S tationer y S how brought together a cross-section of the i n d u s t r y ’ s l e ad i n g p u b l i s h e r s , m a rk e t c e n t e r s , s a l e s re p s , manufacturers and retailers – all willing to convene and work together toward a common goal

Since that time, Gif t for Life has raised near ly $6 million for AIDS research, education, treatment and care through nationwide at-market events, cause marketing programs and direct donations In 2021, with COVI D-19 tempor ar il y causing cancellation of in-person events at industr y markets, Gif t for Life pivoted toward online digital events with a specific emphasis on COVID-related hunger relief In 2023, t h e a l l - vo l u n t e e r o r g a n i z a t i on w i l l c on t i n u e t o s u p p o r t programs that address hunger relief KN

Now in its 38th year, AIDS Walk New York has inspired near ly 890,000 people to walk and millions more to donate, raising near ly $155 million to combat HIV and AIDS The funds raised at the event remain a vital lifeline sustaining the prevention, care and advocacy programs – GMHC provides for the thousands of individuals affected by the disease in the tri-state area

The proceeds also benefit dozens of other HIV/AIDS ser vice organizations that are able to participate as teams and raise funds through the Community Partnership Program

Gif t for Life was founded in 1992 by a small group of gif t industr y professionals responding to the tragic loss of friends and colleagues as a result of AIDS Since then, Gif t for Life has raised near ly $6M for AIDS research and education, a n d H I V / A I D S p re ve n t i on a n d t re a t m e n t w i t h c h a r i t y partners AmfAR (1992-2007) and DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation F ighting AIDS (2008-2020)

In 2021, with COVID-19 temporarily causing cancellation of in-person events at industr y markets, Gif t for Life pivoted toward online digital events with a specific emphasis on COVI D-related hunger relief In 2023, the all-volunteer organization will continue to support programs that address hunger relief KN

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ANOVA PRECISION CHAMBER VACUUM SEALER

The Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer which is smaller and more user friendly than those typically found in professional and commercial kitchens quickly and effectively seals foods to achieve an airtight seal

Beyond that, it can be used to make ultra- quick pickles, create rapid infusions and extractions compress fruits and vegetables, and even cool freshly baked bread in a matter of minutes

The Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer is designed to fit seamlessly into any home kitchen – small enough to fit on any countertop and light enough to move around It still brings the same power that has been available to commercial kitchens at a fraction of the cost The userfriendly interface is equipped with three pre -programmed settings: Infuse/Extract, Compress/Pickle and Dry/Cool

Each Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer comes with 20 Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Pouches which are food safe and suitable for sous vide cooking food storage freezer and microwaving Additional Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Pouches can be purchased

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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

Atlanta Market Expands Discovery Opportunities, Debuting Handmade Category, Fresh Product

At l a n t a M a rk e t i s t h e b i g ge s t i n - p e r s on buying opportunity of Summer 2023 with e x p a n d e d d i s c o ve r y o p p o r t u n i t i e s , a n e w handmade categor y debut and fresh product f rom 6 , 0 0 0 + l i n e s p l u s a f u l l ro s t e r o f education and celebrations

Registration is open for the Jul y 11-17 Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“New opportunities abound in Atlanta this summer, ” said Bob Maricich, International M a rk e t C e n t e r s C E O “At l a n t a M a rk e t connects gif t and home furnishings retailers and designers with a wor ld of new product with three buildings br imming with ne w innovations, trends and inspiration across p e r m a n e n t s h ow ro om s a n d t e m p o r a r y exhibits It is a buying environment not to be missed ”

Atlanta Market ’ s permanent show rooms and tempor ar y exhibits grow in S ummer 2023 Highlights inc lude the launch of a

n e w h i g h - e n d h a n d m a d e t e m p o r a r y neighborhood, Modern Maker, ne w c asual f u r n i t u r e r e s o u r c e s p r e s e n t e d a t t h e c ol o c a t e d C a s u a l M a rk e t At l a n t a a n d n e w, expanded and reloc ated br ands and sales agencies throughout the Market ’ s permanent show rooms

The addition of Modern Maker br ings Atlanta Market ’ s temporary exhibit categories to 33 presenting more than 3,000 lines in 10 exhibit hal ls across Amer ic asMar t ’ s three buildings More updates in Summer 2023 i n c l u d e t h e re l o c a t i on o f C a s h & C a r r y jewelr y alongside the Antiques collection in Building 3, F loor 1 to create an immediate deliver y destination

At l a n t a M a rk e t ’ s e x p a n s i ve s h ow ro om c o l l e c t i on i s re f re s h e d w i t h n e a r l y 2 0 showroom updates in Summer 2023 In gif t, more than 700 showrooms on 19 floors in Buildings 1, 2 and 3 offer new introductions

in gener al gif t, gour met and house wares, t a b l e t o p, s e a s on a l / h o l i d ay o u t d o o r l i v i n g, children’s and more Additionally, the home furnishings resources inc lude new, expanded and relocated accent furniture, décor, lighting, outdoor living, rug, textile and wall art brands among some 350+ showrooms presented on 12 floors in Building 1.

The relocation of the Casual Market to Atlanta and over lap with Atlanta Market o f f e r s n e w o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r b u ye r s

Registered Atlanta Market buyers will have access to the 100+ Casual Market Atlanta temporar y exhibits July 10-13 More than 50 showrooms – located on four contiguous floors in Building 1 – will remain open for the duration of Atlanta Market

Atlanta Market adds to the engaging inperson market experience with five days of programming The packed schedule includes five business-building seminars, three cooking

d e m on s t r a t i on s i n t h e At l a n t a M a rk e t

D e m on s t r a t i on K i t c h e n , t h re e m a rq u e e events on the Building 3 Atrium stage, four tours highlighting the best of market plus the popular Market Kickoff Party

O n - c a m p u s a m e n i t i e s ad d t o t h e excitement and ease of Atlanta Market Allne w photo ops in all three buildings and p ro d u c t d i s p l ay s o f f e r g re a t s o c i a l m e d i a c on t e n t a n d m e rc h a n d i s i n g i n s p i r a t i on M a rk e t a m e n i t i e s ad d t o t h e c e l e b r a t o r y m o o d w i t h d a i l y h a p py h o u r s , f re e re f re s h m e n t s a n d m o re At l a n t a M a rk e t makes it easy to get to and from market with hotel and airport shuttles, a comprehensive hotel block and best-price parking options

For the S ummer 2023 Atlanta Market, showrooms are open July 11-17, 9 a m -6 p m and temporar y exhibits are open -July 12-15, 9 a m -5:30 p m and July 16 9 a m2 p m KN

First Casual Furnishings Market in Atlanta on Tap

Registration is now open for the inaugural Casual Market Atlanta, to be staged July 1013 at AmericasMart Atlanta in an all-new outdoor fur nishings destination f eatur ing more than 50 showrooms and 100 temporar y exhibits Hallmarks of the Casual Market experience including the International Casual Furnishings Association’s annual Awards Gala and charitable giving opportunities, plus new educ ational and networking oppor tunities will enhance the market experience for buyers and sellers alike

“Af ter years of envisioning, planning and building, Casual Market Atlanta is coming to fruition,” said Bob Maricich, International Market Centers CEO “ We look for ward to welcoming Casual Market exhibitors and attendees to Atlanta as we embark together

on a new era for the industr y ”

“Al l attendees should take the time now to quic kl y pre-register f or what promises t o b e a n e x c e p t i o n a l p r e s e n t a t i o n o f outstanding products f or outdoor living, ” s a i d J a c k i e H i r s c h h a u t , I C FA e x e c u t i v e d i re c t o r “ I t h i n k t h a t c a s u a l f u r n i s h i n g s b u y e r s w i l l b e v e r y i m p r e s s e d b y t h i s sparkling new showcase of outdoor furniture and accessor ies ”

C a s u a l M a r k e t A t l a n t a b u y e r s w i l l d i s c o ve r t h e l a t e s t i n o u t d o o r f u r n i s h i n g s , ac c e s s o r i e s , f a b r i c s a n d m o re i n a p u r p o s ebuilt destination in AmericasMart Building

1 R e s o u r c e s f r o m i n d u s t r y l e a d e r s a n d i n n o v a t i v e n e w c o m e r s i n c l u d i n g A g i o, C a s t e l l e , L l o y d F l a n d e r s , Po l y w o o d , S u m m e r C l a s s i c s , Te l e s c o p e C a s u a l

Fur niture and many more are presented on six contiguous floors Near l y 50 per manent s h o w r o o m s a r e o n F l o o r s 2 - 5 c o m p l e m e n t e d b y 1 0 0 + t e m p o r a r y e x h i b i t o r s on F l o o r s 6 a n d 7

O ver lap with Atlanta Market, also staged at Amer ic asMar t, offers oppor tunities for Casual Market Atlanta participants Buyers h a ve e a s y ac c e s s t o s om e 6 , 0 0 0 complementar y fur nishings, gif t, lif est y le, s e a s on a l , h o u s e w a re s a n d go u r m e t l i n e s Brands can connect with tens of thousands of retailers from across the nation and around the wor ld visiting the Jul y 11-17 buy ing event “ The co-location of Casual Market Atlanta a n d At l a n t a M a rk e t o f f e r u n m a t c h e d , business-building oppor tunities for buyers

TRADESHOW CALENDAR

8-10 Spring Cash & Carry Atlanta, Georgia

www americasmart com

May 21-23 Spring Sample Sale

Las Vegas, Nevada

www lasvegasmarket com

May 21-25 LightFair New York, New York

www lightfair com

May 8-10 Spring Cash & Carry Atlanta, Georgia

www americasmart com

23-24 PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show Amsterdam, Netherlands

www plma com

JUNE

22-24 h+ h americas Chicago, Illinois

www hh-americas com

JULY

10-13 Casual Market Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia

www casualmarketatlanta com

11-17 Atlanta Market

Atlanta, Georgia

www americasmart com

July 30-Aug 3 Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas, Nevada

www lasvegasmarket com

AUGUST

13-15 Shoppe Objec

New York City, New York

www shoppeobject com

23-25 Fall Sample Sale

Atlanta, Georgia

www adacatlanta com

SEPTEMBER

18-20 Fall Market

Atlanta, Georgia

www americasmart com

18-20 Outdoor Design Week Atlanta, Georgia

www casualmarketatlanta com

19-21 DISCOVER ADAC

Atlanta, Georgia

www adacatlanta com

OCTOBER

4-5 Fall Buying Event

Las Vegas, Nevada

www lasvegasmarket com

14-18 High Point Market

High Point, North Carolina

www mchighpointmarket com

NOVEMBER

6-8 Fall Cash & Carry

Atlanta, Georgia

www americasmart com

8-10 Fall Sample Sale

Las Vegas, Nevada

www lasvegasmarket com

and sellers,” Maricich said “Easy access to s y n e r g i s t i c p ro d u c t c a t e go r i e s f o s t e r s e x p l o r a t i on , n e w c on n e c t i on s a n d n e w possibilities ”

A v a r i e t y o f ac t i v i t i e s w i l l i n f o r m a n d entertain participants at the inaugural Casual Market Atlanta

L ongtime ICFA events are set to continue in Atlanta The ICFA Awards Gala and Pink O ut fundraising for City of Hope are on July 11 and the ICFA Annual Meeting on July 1 2 Ad d i t i on a l l y, t h e i n d u s t r y w i l l c om e together to celebrate the 65th anniversar y of the ICFA at the ICFA 65th Birthday Bash on July 10, the first night of Casual Market Atlanta

N e w e v e n t s a d d t o t h e e x c i t e m e n t o f C a s u a l M a r k e t A t l a n t a T h e h o u r - l o n g Ne w B u ye r We l c om e a n d To u r h e l p s t o a c c l i m a t e b u y e r s t o t h e A m e r i c a s M a r t c a m p u s i n t w o s e s s i o n s o n J u l y 1 0 - 1 1 O utdoor Living with Vern Y ip features the c e l e b r i t y i n t e r i o r d e s i g n e r l e a d i n g a d i s c u s s i o n o n t r e n d s a n d n e w p r o d u c t i n t ro d u c t i on s on J u l y 1 1 K N