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A decade or so ago, back when I was first editor of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review, I went to the International Housewares Association’s trade show (now the Inspired Home Show) with our longtime editorial director, L orrie Baumann It was the biggest trade show I’d ever been to and I was grateful to have L orrie show me the ropes There was so much to see, it was easy to slip into sensor y over load L orrie and I took turns staffing our booth and handing out issues, then there were inter views I’d arranged with exhibitors and time to explore the floor The big name that year was Guy F ieri, who drew lots of attention as he paraded to the demonstration area with a big entourage, to the cheers of many on the floor Contrast that to a young chef, ne w to the wor ld stage, who I almost passed by as he stood alone at a table with some cookware I looked over and immediately recognized him as Chef Fabio V iviani, who I ’d watched on one of my favor ite shows, “ Top Chef ” He gr inned and c alled me over (he didn’t have to twist my arm) We chatted awhile and I took a photo of him that I posted on my social media (and it still makes some of my fr iends jealous) F lash for ward to this spring, when I returned to Chicago for the I H S, k n ow i n g t h a t Fa b i o V i v i a n i w a s s c h e d u l e d t o g i ve a demonstration It was like seeing an old friend (we both were grayer than we were back then!) Now, he was the hugely popular celebrity chef and there were few, if any, empty seats as he started demonstrating how to make his homemade pasta and enter taining us with his charming chatter I laughed when he started talking about how, as a proud Italian chef, he doesn’t measure his ingredients, tossing flour into the food processor with abandon It was a bit that I’d heard him s ay m a ny t i m e s a n d i t a l w ay s a mu s e d m e M e ? I f I ’ m c o ok i n g something that takes precision or baking, I need to measure ever ything And I’m usually scrambling to find the right measuring tools At least I know that you use different measuring cups for dr y and wet ingredients (although I may not fully understand why I remember stuff I learned in Home Ec but not necessarily the Science) I just know you do It was my own failings as someone who can improvise cooking but who loves to see all the measuring gadgets and tools at the home show that led me to make this month’s editorial theme, Measure for Measure Seeing Fabio V iviani give his no measuring, no worries schtick was like icing on the cake to get into the stor y An o h e h a p py ye H I m e t i nve n t o r S t e l l a S on g, f o u n d e r a n d C E O o f S y s l e r S h e h ad s e ve r a l p ro d u c t s t o s h ow ( a n d on e t h a t f a i l e d t o a r r i ve t h e b a n e o f e x h i b i t i n g a t t r ad e s h ow s , r i g h t ? ) , b u t t h e on e t h a t c a u g h t e ve r yon e ’ s e ye a n d t h e a t t e n t i on o f t h e e x p e r t s a t t h e “ S h a rk Ta n k” f o r m a t t e d “ P i t c h t o t h e Pro s ” w a s h e r s p i c e j a r w i t h a m e a s u r i n g c a p S t e l l a t h o u g h t o f e ve r y d e t a i l , f rom t h e m a t e r i a l s t o h ow t h e re c t a n g u l a r j a r f e l t i n yo u r h a n d t o d e v i s i n g t h e m e a s u r i n g c a p t h a t n o o t h e r s p i c e j a r b e f o re h a s h ad S h e ’ s yo u n g a n d i n s p i re d a n d I ’ m s u re w i l l b e d e l i ve r i n g i n n o v a t i ve p ro d u c t s a t f u t u re s h ow s Next month’s theme is The Sharpest Edge and wow, did I see a lot of products at the IHS that you ’ ll probably be reading about Until then, take care and stay safe KN AJ F lick Senior Editor aj f@oser com the

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The NRF said families with children in elementar y through high school plan to spend an average of $864 on school items, approximately $15 more than last year Back to school spending has increased dramatically since the onset of the pandemic, as families adjusted to changes from virtual and hybrid learning

Compared to 2019, back to school shoppers are expected to spend $168 more on average, with total spending up $11 billion Total back to college spending is expected to reach near ly $74 billion, up from last year ’ s record of $71 billion and the highest in the sur vey ’ s histor y, according to the NRF More college students and their families plan to shop this year compared to last and anticipate spending an average of $1,199 on college or universit y items, consistent with last year ’ s record of $1,200 Since 2019, total expected spending on back to college has grown by $19 billion and consumers are spending $223 more on average than they were prior to the pandemic. Nearly half of this increase comes from spending on electronics and dorm or apartment furnishings As with other recent holidays, shoppers started ear ly to find the best deals and help spread out their budgets As of early July, more than half (56 percent) of shoppers had started shopping for school and college supplies Consumers may be even more motivated to get a jump star t on their back to c lass shopping this year given the impact of inflation and higher prices A majority (68 percent) of NRF sur vey respondents said they have seen higher prices on school items Clothing and accessories and school supplies were among the top areas where consumers have noticed higher prices Back to school and college shoppers plan to concentrate their shopping rather than spreading it out across multiple destinations, the NRF sur vey showed. The top five back to s c h o o l s h o p p i n g d e s t i n a t i on s a re on l i n e ( 5 0 p e rc e n t ) , department stores (45 percent), discount retailers (40 percent), clothing stores (37 percent) and electronics stores (28 percent) Top back to college shopping destinations are online (43 percent), followed by department stores (36 percent), discount stores (29 percent), office suppl y stores (27 percent) and college bookstores (26 percent) KN families prioritize spend ing

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Despite the continued reco ver y from the pandemic and i n f l a t i on , n a t i onw i d e s u r ve y s s h ow t h a t b ac k t o s c h o o l spending is on track to at least meet last year ’ s record high “Families consider back to school and college items as an essential categor y, and they are taking whatever steps they c a n , i n c l u d i n g c u t t i n g b ac k on d i s c re t i on a r y s p e n d i n g, shopping sales and buying store or off brand items, in order to purchase what they need for the upcoming school year, ” said Matthew S hay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation “ The back to school season is among the most significant shopping events for consumers and retailers alike, second only to the winter holiday season ” One third of consumers (38 percent) said they are cutting back on other spending areas to cover the cost of items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual sur vey by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics Families expect to spend more per person on both K 12 and college items this year as a result of higher prices Total back to school spending is expected to match 2021’s record high of $37 billion, the sur vey showed Deloitte’s 2022 back to school sur vey agreed that families are ready to equip their students “In our 15th annual back to school sur vey, parents face uncertain times once again,” the sur vey ’ s authors wrote “As they prepare for the upcoming school year, mounting inflation is a reminder of an unpredictable future However, they ’ re prepared to spend “Parents plan to shop more in store this year, relying less on social media and emerging tech tools. The pandemic caused many to reassess priorities and sustainability and their child ’ s mental health are top of mind,” they wrote For many families, economic sentiment is deteriorating and 54 percent expect the economy to weaken in the next six months, the Deloitte sur vey found Many find themselves s t u fi y, rc financial situation has worsened since last year (versus 22 percent in 2021) and 57 percent concerned about inflation’s impact on the cost of school products However, parents are still making it happen, the report states Thirty seven percent of parents plan to spend more than last year, which will result in an 8 percent annual increase, amounting to $661 per child versus $612 in 2021 Deloitte estimates the back to school market size to be $34 4 billion, up 5 8 percent year over year W hile market size continues to grow, it is increasing at a slower rate due to waning K 12 school enrollments Eight percent of parents are homeschooling their child (versus 4 percent in 2021) and homeschoolers are likely to spend 15 percent less than the average back to school shopper. Deloitte sees more need for c lothing and school supplies, as technolog y products dominated dur ing the pandemic Back to school spending on technolog y products is down 8 percent year over year, according to the report, while traditional products are up 14 percent As people are on the move again, in store share increased to 49 percent (43 percent in 2021), while online slightly decreased to 35 percent (39 percent in 2021) Smartphone usage for shopping increased year over year; however, social media and emerging tech usage both saw a slight dec line “ The pandemic has led many people inc luding parents to reassess their priorities,” the Deloitte authors wrote Sustainability and mental wellness are a focus for parents, giving retailers an opportunity to address new needs ” S ustainable shoppers spend 22 percent more than the average and parents who are concerned about their child ’ s mental wellness spend 8 percent more than the average

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Bed Bath & Beyond is teaming up with the celebrity husband and wife design duo The Novogratz to inspire students and families gearing up for Back to College with colorful, cool and modern furniture and décor The collection, available in Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online, is an assortment of furniture solutions, décor and bedding and bath with a fresh st yle that elevates dorms, apartments and small living spaces, so ever y space can reflect personal design choices As a mom of seven with two children in college, Cortney Novogratz knows a thing or two about creating a fun and functional dorm room “Bed Bath & Beyond has always been a place our family heads to when it ’ s time to plan and get ready to head back to campus, ” she said “ We’re so pleased to partner with them on this colorful and happy collection and hope it inspires other fellow customers to be fear less, enjoy the process and f e e l e m p owe re d by t h e w h o l e d e s i g n a n d d e c o r a t i n g experience “O ur collection inc ludes ‘dorm in a box’ ever ything from bedding to lighting, rugs, bathroom, and accessories It ’ s that seamless!” she said This fall, The Novogratz and Bed Bath & Beyond will reveal one lucky college residence that will receive a VIP makeover by The Novogratz transforming the space into a f u n , f u n c t i on a l a n d we l l c u r a t e d h om e t h ro u g h t h e collection’s product offerings The Novogratz collection will help students and anyone looking to transform their living spaces into personalized and well curated homes all starting at $12 99 The collection inc ludes a Hel lo Multicolor Welcome Mat, Waver l y Botanic al Tw i n X L S h e e t S e t i n G re e n , G l o b e M a s o n L a m p i n M a t t e B r a s s , Wa v e r l y T i l e 2 P i e c e Tw i n / Tw i n X L Comf or ter S et in P ink, Cac he Metal L oc ker End Table (available in multiple colors) and Br ittany Ar mless Futon (available in multiple colors) Bed Bath & Beyond makes going back to campus easier, convenient and affordable with its College Savings Pass (20 percent off ever y student purchase through Sept 30), Pack & Hold (allows students to shop locally or online and pick up items when needed, at a store near campus), Back to College Online S hopping Chec klist (helpful list ensures students have ever ything needed for college living) and Same Day Deliver y (fast and easy, no car required!) KN College BACK Bed Bath & Beyond, The Novogratz launch line to

Paulownia wood The collection will feature sleek and stylish Coconut and Clear color ways, with a total of 40 customizable home organization products Made with 100 percent recycled plastic, the clear storage containers help reduce plastic waste by an average of 39 water bottles each “ H om e o r g a n i z a t i on i s s om e t h i n g I ’ ve always been passionate about,” Pansino said “Many people think of the kitchen or c loset when it comes to organizing, but ever y single room of the house can be put together in a way that makes your life easier “ I love how sustainable this ne w home organization line is, and iDesign is the perfect partner with their laser focus on sustainability b e i n g w h a t s e t s t h e m a p a r t f rom o t h e r houseware product companies Together, we a re fi n d i n g e ve r y w ay p o s s i b l e t o m a k e products of the future ” T h e p e r f e c t c om b i n a t i on o f s t y l e a n d function, this collection is a sustainable way to organize any living space big or small All storage options are customizable with the ability to mix and match with dividers and inserts “At iDesign, we ’ re proud to create high q u a l i t y, i n n o v a t i ve p ro d u c t s w i t h i n t h e h o u s e w a re s i n d u s t r y a n d t h i s u n i q u e collection is a continuation of that effort,” said Aaron Taylor, Senior V ice President of G l o b a l e C om m e rc e a n d M a rk e t i n g “Collaborating on this collection made perfect sense given Ro’s cooking expertise and our p a s s i on f o r d e ve l o p i n g s u s t a i n a b l e h om e organization solutions ” KN iDesign, Rosanna Pansino Collaborate on Product Line

The wor ld ’ s most co veted br ands wil l be h i g h l i g h t e d t h ro u g h d e s i g n e r a n d a r t i s t focused profiles, live links to their websites and social media support, giving the consumer a 360 degree solution to explore the best pieces to decorate their homes with As an agent in the Oppenheim Group and a star on the hit reality TV show “Selling Sunset,” Smith earned her degree in interior design from Indiana State University, became a h om e s t a ge r f o r H o l l y wo o d ’ s e l i t e a n d furthered her passion in the space selling real estate as an agent “On ‘Selling Sunset,’ I am able to showcase my passion for interior design, home staging and being a real estate agent and the truth is, all three go hand in hand,” Smith said “CasaWire

New kitchen appliance brand Hazel Q uinn announced the launch of the wor ld ’ s first true filter free slow juicer W ith six patented technologies inc luding a revolutionar y no filter design this product brings customers an easier usage and c leaning experience than e ver, al l while maintaining efficient juice e x t r ac t i on , fi b e r r i c h p u l p a n d o p t i m a l nutrition that pleasantly nourishes their body and mind T h e H a z e l Q u i n n s l ow j u i c e r i s n ow a v a i l a b l e f o r p re s a l e on I n d i e go go a n d Kickstarter At a time when consumers are living in a fast paced wor ld and their attention to well being is growing, balancing efficiency and healthy life has become an important theme for ever y industr y The Hazel Q uinn slow juicer, designed to be an energ y refueling base, can be one of the solutions that gives users a kick start to their days without making preparation at home exhausting and time consuming Its biggest highlight is the true filter free str ucture that avoids nooks and cr annies, fundamentally cutting down on cleaning time and preventing bacteria growth for hassle free and high quality juicing From fruits to vegetables to leafy greens, the exclusive auger thoroughly squeezes and liquefies ingredients while maintaining pulps that the gut will love This gadget is also easy to assemble and d i s a s s e m b l e, t h a n k s t o t h e f o u r j u i c e r accessories Moreover, its one button removal of the juicing body, anti drip nozzle, dual fixation technolog y and simple appearance also contribute to making it straightfor ward to use, c lean and store for both beginners and juicing enthusiasts “Determined to create an innovative slow juicer to solve juicing pain points faced by home cooks ever ywhere,” said Ellis Bailey, research and development director, “ we spent more than 16 months developing it, and we belie ve it wil l re volutioniz e the way that people up their intake of fiber and vitamins “Not only that, but this tool will break the barriers of what a cold press juicer could be by relieving customers from daily chores and prioritizing their precious leisure and f a m i l y t i m e t h a t t r u l y c u l t i v a t e j oy a n d vibrancy We realize this goal with the extreme pursuit of ease of use, minimalist aesthetic, Bailey said. The $129 Juicer T i m e s author and YouTube star Rosanna Pansino on a product line available exclusively at The Container Store T h e R o s a n n a Pa n s i n o C o l l e c t i on by iDesign includes clear storage bins, canisters, mixing bowls, turntables, a cake dome and more. The products are made of sustainable materials including 100 percent recycled clear p l a s t i c , b i o fi l l e d re c yc l e d p l a s t i c a n d

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is exactly what I hear our luxury homeowners are craving, a direct way to access highly curated home and decor pieces in real time ” “Amanz a not onl y understands what the consumer is seeking for their spaces from her exper ience vie wing the best proper ties as a real estate agent, but her r ich histor y in the interior design world gives her invaluable insight into understanding our mission of c r e a t i n g a s e a m l e s s e x p e r i e n c e f o r t h e C a s a W i r e u s e r a n d t h e b r a n d s o n t h e platform, ” Carney said. “ Her eagerness to learn all of the W ire Holdings verticals prior t o t h e C a s a W i r e l a u n c h h a s r e v e a l e d something that truly sets us apart the B2C shopping side which is powered by consumer preferences using personaliz ation ” K N

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Po t t e r y B a r n h a s l a u n c h e d a p ro d u c t l i n e ro o t e d i n i n c l u s i v e d e s i g n , T h e Ac c e s s i b l e H o m e , w h i c h i s d e s i g n e d t o e n h a n c e q u a l i t y o f l i f e a t h o m e f o r e v e r yo n e a n d ser ve people living with disabilities, injuries a n d t h e a g i n g i n p l a c e c o m mu n i t y T h e A c c e s s i b l e H o m e c o m p r i s e s a r a n g e o f b a t h , u p h o l s t e r y, o f f i c e , d i n i n g , b e d r o o m a n d l i g h t i n g p r o d u c t s r o o t e d i n Po t t e r y B a r n ’ s s i g n a t u r e v a l u e s o f q u a l i t y, s t y l e a n d s u s t a i n a b i l i t y T h e b r a n d i s t h e f i r s t l u x u r y h o m e r e t a i l e r t o o f f e r a n a c c e s s i b l e p r o d u c t l i n e w i t h i n t h e s e c a t e g o r i e s , f i n a l l y p r o v i d i n g c o n s u m e r s w i t h s t y l e , w i t h o u t s a c r i f i c i n g f u n c t i o n a n d a c c e s s i b i l i t y “In our ongoing commitment to enhance t h e q u a l i t y o f l i v e s a t h o m e w e ’ re e x c i t e d t o n o w b e t t e r s e r ve o u r c u s t o m e r s ’ s p e c i fi c n e e d s w i t h T h e Ac c e s s i b l e H o m e , ” s a i d Po t t e r y B a r n P r e s i d e n t M a r t a B e n s o n “O ur mission is to incor porate accessibilit y i n t o e v e r y t h i n g w e d o p r o v i d i n g b e a u t i f u l , t h o u g h t f u l d e s i g n t h a t m a k e s a h o m e a m o r e c o m f o r t a b l e p l a c e f o r e v e r yo n e ” T h e Ac c e s s i b l e H o m e p ro d u c t s i n c l u d e d e s i g n s f r o m b e s t s e l l i n g Po t t e r y B a r n s t y l e s w i t h i n b a t h r o o m c o n s o l e s , p i v o t m i r r o r s a n d g r a b b a r s ; u p h o l s t e r e d m o t i o n l i f t c h a i r s ; d e s k s a n d t a b l e s ; a n d s c o n c e s T h e Po t t e r y B a r n d e s i g n t e a m c o n s u l t e d w i t h i n d u s t r y e x p e r t s t o a d a p t t h e s e c o l l e c t i o n s w i t h a d d e d a c c e s s i b i l i t y f e a t u r e s Fo r e x a m p l e , t h e I r v i n g r e c l i n e r f e a t u r e s p o w e r e d r e m o t e s w i t h e a s y t o re a d b u t t o n s , mu l t i p l e re c l i n i n g p o s i t i o n s , s i d e p o c k e t s f o r e a s y t o r e a c h s t o r a g e a n d l i f t i n g t o a s s i s t w i t h s i t t i n g a n d s t a n d i n g O t h e r s t a n d o u t s i n c l u d e t h e n o w w h e e l c h a i r a c c e s s i b l e Pa c i fi c D e s k , w h i c h comes in modular and open shel ving st y les, a n d t h e C l a re n c e Va n i t y, P i vo t M i r ro r a n d L i n d e n G r a b B a r s t h a t h a v e b e e n re i m a g i n e d t o m a k e t h e b a t h ro o m s a f e r a n d e a s i e r t o n a v i g a t e Po t t e r y B a r n a l s o o f f e r s n o n s l i p r u g s , non breakable melamine tabletop products, ad j u s t a b l e d e s k s , ad j u s t a b l e b e d s a n d m o re t h a t c a n s u p p o r t p e o p l e w h o a re a g i n g i n p l a c e o r w h o h a v e d i s a b i l i t i e s o r i n j u r i e s Ac c e s s o r i e s s u c h a s d e s k l a m p s , s c o n c e s a n d h o o k s a l s o f i t c o n t r a c t g r a d e s p e c i fi c a t i o n s K N

Jars Ceramics presents Dashi, a stoneware collection of eight bowls and three plates Each bowl’s shape and glaze is a unique object that is remarkably functional, food safe and dishwasher safe The emphasis of the collection is on bowls because they are for food and home décor and bowls are the new plates ser ving as the primar y dish for ever yday dining Bowls are used for all in one meals: pasta, soup, stew, acai, nood les, curr y, rice, fruit, dessert and more E ac h p i e c e i n t h e D a s h i c o l l e c t i on i s handmade Since its founding by Pierre Jars i n 1 8 5 7 , t h e p ro f e s s i on o f e a r t h e nw a re m a k i n g h a s b e e n p a s s e d d ow n f rom generation to generation in the Jars factor y This centuries old knowhow has raised Jars t o t h e r a n k o f Fre n c h L i v i n g H e r i t a ge Company (EPV label) C re a t e d by d e s i g n e r c e r a m i c i s t P i e r re Caz enove, the Dashi collection displays a rustic chic look that honors the raw material, starkness and the object in all its simplicity Dashi celebr ates the ar t of the imper f ect object, the spectacular marriage of raw earth and ash enamels From these pieces emerges a poetr y of m a t e r i a l , a m i x o f s t re n g t h a n d s o f t n e s s These creations correspond per fectl y to the emergence of the imperfect, which illustrates a m a r k e d r e t u r n t o r e s p e c t f o r n a t u r e , inc luding its bumps and rough patches Stoneware is arguably the strongest and most natural ceramic Unlike earthenware, it is waterproof and non porous, even without enamel As a result, it keeps food hot or cold for a long time The enamels on the Dashi objects are made from plant ash and offer an infinite palette in lively, deep, cr ystallized, crackled, matt or shiny tones The enamel is dipped with a l ad l e, a p p l i e d w i t h a b r u s h o r s p r aye d delicately by hand The craf tsman’s work is always beautiful and precise D ur ing the Grand Feu fir ing, the enamel f u s e s w i t h s t on e w a re, re ve a l i n g i t s n u a n c e s a n d s u b t l e, f a s c i n a t i n g v a g a r i e s E ac h i t e m i n t h e D a s h i c o l l e c t i o n i s d i s t i n c t i v e : “ n e i t h e r q u i t e t h e s a m e , n o r c o m p l e t e l y d i f f e re n t ” K N

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Global kitchen appliance company Kuvings h a s l a u n c h e d a c om m e rc i a l a u t o v ac u u m blender and high performance W hole Slow Juicer C h e f C B 1 0 0 0 , a c om m e rc i a l a u t o a n d v ac u u m b l e n d e r, h a s t h e wo r l d ’ s fi r s t a u t om a t i c o p e n i n g a n d c l o s i n g f u n c t i on , according to Kuvings. The automatic opening and c losing of its sound enc losure as well as its blending process are conducted at the s a m e t i m e v i a on e t o u c h o p e r a t i on I t s convenience saves café workers a great deal of time The blender creates a vacuum inside the container before blending to keep juice and smoothies fresh and smooth f or a longer time Beverages made by vacuum blending prevent oxidation, browning, separation and o f f e r p re m i u m j u i c e a n d s m o o t h i e s by minimizing nutrition loss A variety of functions are added to increase its efficiency, including 35 built in optimized café recipes and five easy to operate preset buttons Frequent functions can be assigned to a quick start button for making beverages quickly with customized settings REVO 8 3 0 h a s s t e p p e d u p i t s g a m e, compared to the existing Kuvings W hole Slow Juicer Two types of feed chutes, a 3 5 inch flap gate and a 1 7 inch auto cut chute, a re i n c l u d e d t o ac c om m o d a t e d i f f e re n t ingredient types T h e 1 7 i n c h a u t o c u t c h u t e i s a n e w f eature from Kuvings that al lows f or the q u i c k e x t r a c t i o n o f v e g e t a b l e s L o n g i n g r e d i e n t s s u c h a s c e l e r y, c a r r o t s a n d cucumbers c an be squeez ed without being cut Ingredients are automatic all y cut when they get inser ted The best part of the REVO 830 is that it makes fresh juice within a shor t time by cutting down on prep and juice time REVO 8 3 0 i s q u i e t a n d h a s i m p ro ve d durability with a strong motor compared to existing motors Its wide pulp outlet is easy t o c l e a n , a n d i t s p u l p d i s p o s a l p owe r i s improved by minimizing the amount of pulp in the drum Chef CB1000 was selected as Best of the B e s t i n t h e fi e l d o f k i t c h e n i n n o v a t i on catering equipment in Germany, introducing its independent product and differentiated technology to the global market The CB1000 has been named on the Kitchen Innovation USA award list REVO 830 received excellent evaluations in the four fields of functionalit y, design, various product advantages, and ergonomic design in Kitchen Innovation Germany and obtained the Consumer ’ s Choice title KN Kuvings releases & to expand Small Appliance Offerings

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Each item in the collection is craf ted to merge charming with practical by reimagining kitchen c lassics with a pinch of playfulness to help spark anyone ’ s imagination in the kitchen “ The Gir l Meets Farm by Molly Yeh collection brings to life Molly ’ s vibrant and whimsical style, designed to inspire our customers to style their kitchen and cook meals that bring the same kind of joy that this line embodies,” said Stephanie Muehlhausen, Macy ’ s senior fashion director for home Cookbook author, f ood blogger and Midwest tr ansplant M o l l y Ye h e m b r a c e s h e r c o u n t r y l i f e o n t h e b o rd e r o f M i n n e s o t a a n d No r t h D a k o t a i n t h e Fo o d Ne t w o r k h i t s e r i e s “ G i r l M e e t s Fa r m , ” w h i c h re t u r n s f o r a n e w s e a s o n o n S e p t 4 I n h e r c o z y f a r m h o u s e k i t c h e n , M o l l y m a k e s d i s h e s i n s p i re d by h e r J e w i s h a n d C h i n e s e h e r i t a g e t h a t a re n o t o n l y d e l i c i o u s b u t a l s o b e a u t i f u l t o l o o k a t W i t h h e r f r e s h a n d t a s t y i d e a s , M o l l y b r i n g s m u l t i c u l t u r a l M i d w e s t e r n i n s p i r a t i o n a n d f u n t o k i t c h e n s a c r o s s A m e r i c a K N Meets Farm Molly Yeh launches ﬁrst Kitchenware Line for Macy’s

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The Mitigate Racial Bias in Retail Charter was inspired by the Racial Bias in Retail Study, a groundbreaking national study commissioned by Sephora that explored the ways in which Black, Indigenous and People of Color shoppers experience discrimination in retail settings The report found that 2 in 5 U S retailer shoppers have personally experienced unfair treatment on the basis of their race or skin tone, and that BIPOC retail shoppers were three times more likely than white shoppers to feel most often judged by their appearance Initiated by Open to All and Sephora this ye a r, t h e M i t i g a t e R ac i a l B i a s i n R e t a i l Charter is a multi stakeholder collaboration aiming to implement tactics and actions to reduce racially biased interactions from the s h o p p e r e x p e r i e n c e a n d c re a t e a n environment that is truly welcoming to all Open to All and Sephora partnered on this work, with Open to All convening its Inclusive Retail members to apply the study ’ s findings with the goal of collaboration and c o l l e c t i ve i m p ac t ac ro s s t h e re t a i l s e c t o r S t a r t i n g w i t h t h e c h a r t e r, t h i s g row i n g collaboration also inc ludes the development of resources and education, including training materials and an annual in person convening “ The study underscored the per vasiveness of unfair treatment of BIPOC shoppers in retail spaces throughout this countr y, ” said Calla Rongerude, director of Open to All “ We believe the retail industr y should have a zero tolerance discrimination polic y. W ith the commitments from these companies, we can begin to address the problem, act, and start to make shopping more inclusive O ur goal is to create an environment that is truly open to all “ We hope companies across the retail sector w i l l j o i n u s , s i g n t h e c h a r t e r a n d wo rk together to create meaningful impact and share best practices ” “At Sephora, diversity, equity, and inclusion have long been core to our mission since our U S debut more than 20 years ago but we recognized that the retail experience has not al way s been welcoming,” said Jean André R o u ge o t , p re s i d e n t a n d C E O, S e ph o r a Americas “ W hen we first commissioned the Racial Bias in Retail Study in 2019, it was our intent t h a t t h e fi n d i n g s wo u l d s e r ve a s u s e f u l insights for the entire retail sector, inc luding Sephora Today, we are proud to have this work resonate in such a deeply impactful way via the charter, and with the commitment of so many retail signatories, we can collectively work to change the retail experience on a much faster and broader scale,” Rougeot said “ We celebrate those that have joined and encourage others to sign on, as it ’ s not about p e r f e c t i on , i t ’ s a b o u t a c om m i t m e n t t o progress for shoppers today and tomorrow ” B y s i g n i n g t h e c h a r t e r, t h e re t a i l e r s acknowledge that racially biased and unfair treatment exists broad ly in our society and as suc h, c an impact the retail exper ience They have pledged to design and implement actions that mitigate racial bias from the s h o p p e r e x p e r i e n c e, h e l p f o s t e r i n c l u s i ve s h o p p i n g e x p e r i e n c e s f o r a l l a n d wo rk together to share best practices across the retail industr y to drive change The ways retailers can support the charter inc lude: • I n c re a s i n g d i ve r s i t y ac ro s s m a rk e t i n g, products, branding and the workforce to help p re ve n t e xc l u s i on a r y t re a t m e n t b e f o re shoppers enter a store •Providing critical employee training on the experience of shoppers of color to help address the disconnect between how BIPOC s h o p p e r s a n d s t o re e m p l oye e s i n t e r p re t interactions. • C re a t i n g a f e e d b ac k m e c h a n i s m t o i m p ro ve s e r v i c e a n d re p o r t b ac k on a ny m e a n i n g f u l ac t i on s a n d p ro g re s s t ow a rd f o s t e r i n g m o re i n c l u s i ve e x p e r i e n c e s f o r BIPOC shoppers This charter was informed by key findings from Sephora’s Racial Bias in Retail Study, which shed light on what racial bias looks, sounds and feels like in retail settings and most importantly what to do to prevent it from happening in the future To support the overall effort, a member of the OTA partner group has funded a two hour anti racism training to be shared with all charter members The training was developed by Mattingly Solutions, a DEI consulting firm focused on workplace inclusion “H&M USA is proud to be a signator y of this ver y important charter,” says Katja Ahola, U S countr y sales manager of H&M “ We know as an industr y there is still so much work to be done, but this ver y important step and the collective work of the signatories will bring us c loser to the goal of a more welcoming, safe and inclusive retail experience for all our customers ”

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The U S retailers that have joined the charter include American Eagle O utfitters, Inc (American Eagle, Aerie), Ascena Retail Group (Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, LOF T, Lou & Grey), Ben & Jerr y ’ s, Capr i Holdings (Michael Kors, J immy Choo, Versace), CarMax, Crocs, DICK’S, Gap Inc (Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy), H&M, J. Crew Group, Levi Strauss & Co , Michaels, Movado Group, Tapestry (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman), rue 21, Sephora and Zara Non retail companies, institutions, NGOs and nonprofits can also support the charter by becoming a supporter and taking the Open to All pledge Those groups are asked to support the work of the retailers and resources through sharing the charter and socializing best practices KN o l l e c t i o n i s h a n d p i c k e d by S n a p py e x p e r t s t o h e l p o r g a n i z a t i o n s s h o w a p p r e c i a t i o n f o r e m p l oye e s a n d c u s t o m e r s w h i l e o f f e r i n g w a y s t o h e l p re d u c e t h e i r c a r b o n f o o t p r i n t a n d p o s i t i v e l y i m p a c t t h e w o r l d A s m o r e o r g a n i z a t i o n s p u r s u e e n v i r o n m e n t a l a n d s o c i a l g o v e r n a n c e i n i t i a t i ve s , d e m a n d f o r s u s t a i n a b l y s o u rc e d g o o d s h a s i n c r e a s e d s i g n i f i c a n t l y T h e S u s t a i n a b i l i t y C o l l e c t i on f e a t u re s a n e ve r c h a n g i n g c a t a l o g o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 0 0 gif ts from brands committed to sustainable p r a c t i c e s f ro m h e a d p h o n e s , e a r b u d s a n d B l u e t o o t h s p e a k e r s t o t r a v e l g e a r a n d s k i n c a r e e s s e n t i a l s A d d i t i o n a l l y, d o z e n s o f p r o d u c t s c o m e f r o m w o m e n o w n e d b u s i n e s s e s a n d B I P O C ow n e d b u s i n e s s e s E a c h g i f t i s s e n t t h ro u g h a p e r s o n a l i z e d g i f t e x p e r i e n c e t h a t a l l o w s r e c i p i e n t s t o c h o o s e t h e b e s t g i f t f o r t h e m Pro v i d i n g this “gif t of c hoice ” reduces the production o f u nw a n t e d i t e m s a n d h e l p s e l i m i n a t e t h e c a r b o n i m p a c t o f u n n e c e s s a r y s h i p p i n g w i t h a h i s t o r i c a l r e t u r n r a t e c l o s e t o 1 p e rc e n t v e r s u s a n a v e r a g e o f m o re t h a n 2 0 p e r c e n t f o r U S o n l i n e r e t a i l s a l e s , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e N a t i o n a l R e t a i l Fe d e r a t i o n 2 0 2 2 . “ O u r S u s t a i n a b l e G i f t i n g e f f o r t s a r e d e s i g n e d t o h e l p o u r c u s t o m e r s s h o w a p p re c i a t i o n w h i l e h e l p i n g t h e m o n t h e i r o w n s u s t a i n a b i l i t y j o u r n e y s , ” s a i d C E O and f ounder Hani Goldstein “ We ’ re proud t o f e a t u re o p t i on s r a n g i n g f rom p i l l owc a s e s e t s m ad e f rom 1 0 0 p e rc e n t b i o d e g r ad a b l e b a m b o o fi b e r s t o s u p p o r t i n g t re e p l a n t i n g i n i t i a t i v e s i n t h e d e v e l o p i n g w o r l d ” T h e S u s t a i n a b i l i t y G i f t i n g Pro g r a m i s o n e e l e m e n t o f S n a p py ’ s b ro a d e r G i v i n g Bac k program Through a par tnership with Fo r e s t N a t i o n , S n a p p y c u s t o m e r s h a v e h e l p e d p l a n t m o r e t h a n 5 6 , 0 0 0 t r e e s , t h e r e b y a b s o r b i n g n e a r l y 1 , 4 0 0 t o n s o f C O 2 y e a r l y. S n a p p y h a s a l s o p l e d g e d $ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 p e r ye a r v i a p h i l a n t h r o py a n d v o l u n t e e r i n g , i n c l u d i n g a n E a r t h D a y v o l u n t e e r p r o g r a m i n w h i c h S n a p p y e m p l o y e e s m e e t i n f i v e l o c a t i o n s a c r o s s the countr y to c lean up parks, marshes and b e a c h e s S n a p p y a l s o s u p p o r t s d i v e r s i t y a n d i n c l u s i o n t h r o u g h i t s R i s i n g Vo i c e s C o l l e c t i o n , w h i c h i n c l u d e s m o r e t h a n 7 0 0 p r o d u c t s s e l e c t e d f r o m A s i a n A m e r i c a n o w n e d , B C o r p, B l a c k o w n e d , c h a r i t a b l e g i v i n g , f a m i l y b u s i n e s s , f e m a l e o w n e d , I n d i g e n o u s o w n e d , L a t i n x o w n e d , L G B T Q o w n e d , s m a l l b u s i n e s s , s u s t a i n a b l e a n d v e t e r a n o w n e d b u s i n e s s e s . K N

28 Retailer Brands Sign Racial Bias Charter To Improve Inclusive Experience for Consumers

Near ly 30 leading U S retailer brands have signed the Mitigate R acial Bias in Retail Charter committing to take concrete steps to ensure a more welcoming environment for all by reducing racially biased experiences and unfair treatment for shoppers in the retail sector, according to the national nonprofit Open to All.

Ninja has launched its newest air fr yer: the Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer With Ninja's Rapid Cooking System, consumers can steam and air fr y food at the same time to create restaurant quality meals in as little as 15 minutes from the comfort of home Af ter its launch, the Ninja Speedi sold out in four days and is back in stock A s c on s u m e r s c u t b ac k on d i n i n g o u t , mealtime at home is easier than ever as they can make thousands of complete meals for a family of up to four, all in one pot The Ninja S peedi c an also cook up to f our c hic ken breasts and one pound of pasta at the same time, thanks to its 6 quart capacity Consumers can easily switch between Air Fr y/Stovetop mode and Rapid Cooker mode by flipping the S mar tS witch The S peedi Meal function allows users to re create dishes f rom t h e i r f a vo r i t e re s t a u r a n t s a n d m a k e healthy bowl recipes, all while cooking grains, veggies, and proteins at the same time in the same pot Cooking functions include: Rapid Cooker M o d e ( S p e e d i M e a l s , S t e a m a n d C r i s p, S t e a m a n d B a k e, S t e a m , Pro o f ) A i r Fr y/Stovetop Mode (Bake/Roast, Air Broil, D e hyd r a t e, S l ow C o ok , S o u s V i d e, Sear/Sauté, Air Fr y) In celebration of the launch, Ninja unveiled the Speedi Meal Builder, an online recipe generator where consumers build their own customizable recipes in just five steps The Ninja Speedi is available for $199 99 on l i n e a n d a t m a j o r re t a i l e r s , i n c l u d i n g Amazon, Best Buy and Kohl’s KN

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Key findings of the study inc lude: •The bar is r ising: The baseline GEM score for brands to see an incremental sales lif was increased to 106 in the 2021 study, compared with a baseline of 100 in the 2019 study change reflects a raising of the bar media diverse women, indicating the movement gir a b o ve t b a s e l i n o ve a l d e l i ve rc t a ge ge d r, language, race and ethnicity An a performance: Creatives that meet or exceed GEM baseline saw sales lift increase for Black women by 80 percent and 41 percent for Hispanic women impor tant issue for men, with 73 percent citing it “personally important ” Results show that accurate portrayal of women leads to a 120 percent sales lif t among Hispanic men and a 196 percent lif t among Black men “ The results of our 2021 study show a c lear and significant sales lif t for ads that accurately portray diverse women, proving that meeting consumers ’ rising expectations of gender equality in advertising is critical f or br ands seeking grow th, ” said Jennif er Pelino, IRI’s executive vice president of global media solutions “Equality starts with cultural perceptions and media plays a key role in ensuring appropriate character depiction, but quantitative evaluation is key to moving the industr y in an upward direction ” “ T h e G EM m e t r i c i s a n i n c re a s i n g l y important dimension for evaluating ads for gender equality,” said Latha Sarathy, chief research officer, ANA “ We are ver y proud t o s e e t h e n e e d l e m o v i n g, d r i v i n g improvements to adver tisers’ bottom lines and greater equality in media ” “ To d ay ’ s c on s u m e r s a re e x p e c t i n g companies to do the right thing and lead with purpose, ” said Jeannine Shao Collins, president of ANA’s SeeHer “It ’ s no surprise that br ands with high GEM scores have higher sales lif t Gender equality is good for society and good for business growth The results of our study are once again conclusive: Accurate representation is good for brands, and good for society ” KN USA Announces Transition To Non-Recycled Single-Use Poly Bags Fiskars Launches Premium Cookware Line in U.S. Portrayal of Women, Girls in Ads Signiﬁcantly Boosts Sales, Study Shows W i t h a N o r d i c h e r i t a g e s t r e t c h i n g b a c k 4 0 0 y e a r s , F i s k a r s h a s l a u n c h e d a p r e m i u m c o o k w a r e l i n e i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s “ We at Fiskars believe that life is a creative journey, and that happiness is to be found, not at the end but along the way, ” said Petri Ter vonen, VP, Business & Offering, Cooking “For us, the kitchen is a happy place, and we want to help cooking enthusiasts embrace their passion, their mess and their creations with a smile ” F iskars cookware collections are designed f o r l on ge v i t y a n d m ad e w i t h i n n o v a t i ve features helping make the cooking activity easier T h e H a rd Fac e C o ok w a re h a s a n on s t i c k c o a t i n g a n d i s d u r a b l e , s c r a t c h resistant, optimiz ed f or 50 percent faster h e a t u p, o v e n a n d d i s h w a s h e r s a f e a n d suitable for all cooktop surfaces The energ y base saves 30 percent energ y while ensuring even heat distribution Bakelite hand les stay cool to the touc h and ensure a good gr ip A f l a t g l a s s l i d h a s t wo p o u r i n g o p t i on s and is made of low noise and durable heat resistant silicone. All Steel Cookware features a thick, three layer base optimized for efficient and even heating They are made of durable 18/10 stainless and 90 percent recyc led materials and are oven safe The pans have a pure, non c o a t e d , e n g r a ve d s u r f ac e f o r e ve n o i l spreading The Hard Edge Knives are made with a re vo l u t i on a r y L Z R E d ge t e c h n o l o g y, g i v i n g t h e k n i ve s l on g l a s t i n g s h a r pn e s s that lasts four times longer than standard c u t t i n g p e r f o r m a n c e T h i c k c u t s t a i n l e s s steel blades offer durability while sof t touch, three dimensional patterned hand les offer a comfortable and safe grip T i t a n i u m K n i ve s ad d e x t re m e l i g h t n e s s , p e r f o r m a n c e a n d c o n t r o l R e v o l u t i o n a r y L Z R E d g e t e c h n o l o g y w i t h t i t a n i u m c a r b i d e p a r t i c l e s on t h e c u t t i n g e d ge k e e p s t h e e d g e s h a r p f o u r t i m e s l o n g e r t h a n s t a n d a rd k n i ve s T h e y a re c r a f t e d w i t h a s t a i n l e s s s t e e l b o l s t e r a n d e n d c a p f o r b a l a n c e a n d u n i q u e n e s s A n e r g o n o m i c three dimensional patter ned hand le al lows f o r p e r f e c t g r i p K N

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STASHER BOWLS Stasher a leading brand of reusable sili cone bags, is expanding its lineup by adding Stasher Bowls to its portfolio of premium products This launch cele brates the company s biggest innova tion since it created the best selling bags that reinvented the food storage category S a f r e e p a t e n t e d P i n c h Lo c s e a l t h a t t a y o p e n w e o u a t t t o a y s u t o u e e d t t o e e w b o l a r a d e f r o t a m e f o o d r a d e p l a t u l i c o n e t h a t t h e b e s t s e l l i n g S t a s h e r b a g s a r e m a d e f r o m a n d c o m e i n s e v e r a l j u s t r i g h t s i z e s d e s i g n e d f o r e v e r y t h i n g f r o m s a u c e s t o s a l a d s T h e y a r e s t u r d y e n o u g h f o r s t o r i n g a n d p a c k i n g w h i l e t h e w i d e o p e n i n g m e a n s y o u c a n e a t r i g h t f r o m t h e b o w l w h e t h e r i n t h e o f f i c e a t t h e p a r k o r o n t h e r o a d 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

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The Pentair Rocean Reservoir an innova tive, design forward, sustainably minded water filtration system, provides con sumers with cleaner tap water at the touch of a button Powered by Insta Clean Technology and certified to re duce or remove 76 contaminants, Pentair Rocean aims to provide a sus tainable alternative to bottled water while also giving your countertop a cleaner, sleeker look The filters for The Reservoir are constructed from coconut shell based activated car bon a plant based resource that is compressed to create an ultra fine bio based filter Additionally, the pump compartment is made using 40 percent recycled PET plastic housing The Reservoir reduces or removes 76 contaminants including heavy metals VOCs pesticides and microbial cysts The carbon block filter filters up to 390 gallons of water, reducing the need for 2,953 plastic water bottles The on demand filtration technology means no waiting on gravity filters for cleaner great tasting water or getting stuck with a pitcher full of stagnant filtered water Great for everyday drinking water use, The Reservoir truly elevates the way water is used in everyday life, offering cleaner water for use in baby bottles, cooking, morning coffee and tea and so much more Pentair www.pentairrocean.com • www.pentair.com

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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 offer ing 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 envi ronmentally friendly R 32 refrigerant is available in 12K or 15K BTU capacities (cooling only) and equipped with vari ous modes of operation (dehumidifi cation fan silent auto and turbo) with a modulating flap to control air distri bution, 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 fi nalist 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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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 com pany ’ 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 t h e m e d s e t s t o c o m p l e m e n t t h e c o m p a n y ’ s p o p u l a r m i V i n o s t e m w a r e c h a r m collection Each set of six is crafted from solid metal and finished in lustrous gold or silver and features charming designs pat terned after holiday favorites The patterns include a gift filled sleigh, a stuffed stock i n g, a w r a p p e d g i f t b o x , a c h e e r y s n o w m a n a d e c o r a t e d t r e e a n d a j u m p i n g r e i n d e e r T h e e l e g a n t s t e m w a r e c h a r m s a r e p a c k a g e d i n a n o p e n w i n d o w d i s p l a y box with clear PVC sleeve with J hook tab T h i s y e a r ’ s a d d i t i o n o f h o l i d a y t h e m e d c o c k t a i l p i c k s e x p a n d s Pr o d y n e s f i n e a s s o r t m e n t o f s i g n a t u r e s t a i n l e s s s t e e l b a r picks The holiday designs include a rein d e e r, a s l e i g h , a t r e e , a b e l l , a s n o w m a n 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 De signs fo r Go o d Living To see Pro dyne s h e E m i l e H e n r y D e e p S t o r a g e B o w l w a s a w a r d e d t h e 2 0 2 2 C o n s u m e r s ’ C h o i c e Kitchen Innovation Award an international award presented once a year for outstand ing products from the kitchen and cooking equipment sectors To scoop the prize, the Emile Henry Deep Storage Bowl was eval uated first by a jury of experts and then by a target group of consumers on functional i t y i n n o v a t i o n p r o d u c t b e n e f i t s d e s i g n and material quality T h e K i t c h e n I n n o v a t i o n A w a r d c o m m i t t e e d e s c r i b e d t h e D e e p S t o r a g e B o w l a s “ an elegant storage bowl that keeps fruit and vegetables fresh for a long time The upper level made of cork serves as a fruit bowl and is water repellant and easy to clean while the lower level made of high quality ceramics acts as a mini cellar The ceramic body keeps light out to maintain a constant temperature and the three holes in the bottom prevent excess humidity from building up Emile Henry USA www emilehenryusa com

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Rich, velvety, luxurious Made from the highest quality ingredients on Earth, Sunday Night Foods’ award winning premium dessert sauces are pure chocolate ganache in a jar Using a classic French technique, Sunday Night Foods makes each small batch with legendar y Guittard chocola te and cocoa, cane sugar, fresh cream and butter, pure Nielsen Massey vanilla and sea salt to create chocolate euphoria Founder Eileen Gannon crea ted the brand so people can easily enjoy feeling comfort, care and kindness on any day of the week The compan y works with the na tional Alliance on Mental Illness in the hope that, through baking, ever yone can stay present, find purpose and create joy within and around them Sunday Night Foods www sundaynightfoods com

Starting with the finest California almonds from its own orchards, Jasper Ranch creates exceptional snacks and mouthwatering confections Churro Popcorn is a new addition and already a top selling product within the Jasper Ranch brand It is carefully created in small batches to maintain quality and freshness The handcrafted rich caramel is generously coated on jumbo mushroom pop corn and tossed with cinnamon and sugar Sold in an 8 ounce kraft zipper pouch, this item is a grea t addition to an y gift basket or store shelf Not to mention, it makes the perfect sweet treat for snack lovers! Jasper Ranch is a proud brand of Jasper Specialty Foods, a multi genera tional, family run operation headquartered in Newman, Calif , specializing in the production of unique almond related food snacks, confections and other treats for the specialty food market Jasper Specialty Foods 800 255 1641 www.jasperspecialtyfoods.com

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La Sablesienne, a French cookie compan y, is making its way to the United States! The recipe for Sablé (shortbread), a pure butter biscuit, has been passed down from generation to generation with solid roots in the town whose name it bears, Sablé sur Sarthe, located in the heart of the Pays de la Loire, France In July 1670, Vatel, head waiter of the Grand Condé, had a multitude of small, dr y, round cakes ser ved on trays As far back as one goes to locate the origin of the Petit Sablé, one does not fail to mention a letter that Madame de Sévigné addressed to her daughter Thanks to the Grand Va tel and the Marquise de Sablé, the notoriety of the Veritable Sablé, whose recipe is perpetuated by La Sablesienne, is still ver y much alive

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Ambiente, a business platform for the well known industr y giants, also offers newcomers in design a stage to present themselves to the market The promotional program Talents provides an attractive and simplified entr y i n t o t h e i n t e r n a t i on a l c on s u m e r go o d s industr y The applic ation dead line is now open “ The designers at Talents are considered a source of innovation and trendsetting W ith their fresh ideas and products, they bring a strong dynamic and new perspectives to the consumer goods industr y Accordingly, the area is of ten the first port of call for visitors a n d e x h i b i t o r s t o fi n d o u t a b o u t n e w products,” said Yvonne Engelmann, director of Ambiente Living, Giving, Working, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH I n t h e s u c c e s s f u l Ta l e n t s p rom o t i on a l p ro g r a m , i n t e r n a t i on a l d e s i g n s t u d e n t s , university graduates and newcomers in design d e m on s t r a t e t h e i r s k i l l s a t Am b i e n t e i n Fr a n k f u r t e ve r y ye a r I n ad d i t i on t o f re e exhibition space in a specially designed area in Hall 3 1, participants are offered a top class platform for networking, direct feedback and important contacts to industr y, trade and the design scene at international level The area will showcase product and design innovations from the interior design sector For the Talents, participation at Ambiente is a valuable point of contact with the industr y, which incorporates their products into their own portfolio and opens doors for product d e s i g n e r s i n t h e d e s i g n d e p a r t m e n t s o f e x h i b i t o r s D e s i g n e r s w h o a re n o t ye t established in the industr y may apply The application dead line is Oct 5 For questions and fur ther inf or mation, c on t ac t t h e M e s s e Fr a n k f u r t E x h i b i t i on G m b H Am b i e n t e Te a m a t Ta l e n t Ambiente@messefrankfurt com Ambiente will be held at the Frankfurt exhibition center e I n t e r n a t i on a l B u s i n e s s C o u n c i l ’ s Global Forum will be held in person this fall along with a new event by the recently formed Housewares Credit Group U n d e r t h e b a n n e r H o u s e w a re s Homecoming, the three events will take place together for the first time, uniting industr y alumni, veterans and peers for insights and discussions around the most critical topics facing home + housewares suppliers today CHESS and the Global Forum will take place Sept 22 23 at the Westin Hotel in Rosemont, Ill , near O’Hare Airport The HCG meeting will be held Sept 21 at IHA’s offices in Rosemont and with a hybrid virtual option CHESS is IHA’s strategic and networking event for industr y leaders Designed for chief officers of all IHA member companies and their top decision makers, it features sessions on critical issues affecting housewares This year ’ s topics inc lude an economic outlook discussing the markets and midterm elections; e c om m e rc e b r a n d c on t ro l ; c on s u m e r v a l u a t i on ; o p t i m i z i n g phy s i c a l re t a i l ; a n d creating opportunities on Web 3 0 O ther sessions wil l inc lude the annual House wares Hot S eat panel f eatur ing housewares supplier chief executives discussing remaining proactive in a reactive marketplace The panel will include Luke Peters, president & CEO of NewAir, and Jacob Maurer, CEO, The Amer ic as, The Cookware Company Peter Giannetti, editor in chief of HomePage News, will moderate the session In addition, The NPD Group will offer a post Covid playbook for retail and the home industr y and market research and analytics specialists

CivicS cience will discuss macro consumer trends impacting home goods Phillip Neuhart, senior vice president and director of market and economic research at F irst Citizen’s Bank Wealth Management, will examine current economic and market conditions and share his outlook Market driving topics will include Fed policy, inflation, the labor market, consumer spending, economic growth and the midterm elections C H ES S i s s p on s o re d by Pa t t e r Group t t e n d i n g w i l l represent Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, India, Mexico and the UK Networking sessions will allow attendees t o l e ve r a ge t h e i r p e e r s ’ k n ow l e d ge t o troubleshoot c hal lenges faced by home + h o u s e w a re s s u p p l i e r s s e l l i n g i n t o g l o b a l markets In addition, The NPD Group and CHESS sponsor Pattern will lead discussions on global sales insights T h e H o u s e w a re s C re d i t G ro u p i s a cooperative effort between IHA and Riemer P lus for IHA member financial executives Members receive an in depth look at retailer credit standings to help mitigate risk in their sales portfolios The Housewares Homecoming event will inc lude a financial analysis led by Reimer Plus of national retailers including At Home, B e d B a t h & B e yon d , K oh l ’ s , Tu e s d ay Morning, Wayfair and more; group account d i s c u s s i on s i n c l u d i n g b e s t p r ac t i c e s a n d exchange of account information all strictly adhering to anti trust laws; and a presentation on bankruptcy by Brent Weisenberg, senior c o u n s e l a t L owe n s t e i n S a n d l e r, LLP, explaining ever ything suppliers need to know before a customer files bankruptcy KN

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