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Entry Deadline Extended For Housewares Design Awards
The entry deadline for the 2009 Housewares Design Awards has been extended until November 6, 2008.
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The entry deadline for the 2009 Housewares Design Awards has been extended until November 6, 2008.
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WMF, Kaiser Bakeware Merger Completed
WMF Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of WMF AG, has completed its merger with Kaiser Bakeware, Inc. USA and launched a new branding campaign.
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WMF Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of WMF AG, has completed its merger with Kaiser Bakeware, Inc. USA and launched a new branding campaign.
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Cooking.com Appoints Kieran Hannon as Chief Marketing Officer
Online retailer Cooking.com has named 20-plus-year marketing veteran Keiran Hannon to the newly created position of chief marketing officer.
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Online retailer Cooking.com has named 20-plus-year marketing veteran Keiran Hannon to the newly created position of chief marketing officer.
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NYIGF Sets Winter Show Agenda For SustainAbility Exhibit
SustainAbility: design for a better world, a curated exhibit and three-part educational program is returning to New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) for the January 25-29, 2009 show.
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SustainAbility: design for a better world, a curated exhibit and three-part educational program is returning to New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) for the January 25-29, 2009 show.
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Mud Pie Names Tim Roberts Visual Director
Gift company Mud Pie announces the appointment of Tim Roberts as visual director, a newly created position on the product development team.
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Gift company Mud Pie announces the appointment of Tim Roberts as visual director, a newly created position on the product development team.
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Harold Import Names Mulligan To Global Product Post
Harold Import Company (HIC) has named David Mulligan Global Product Development Coordinator — a newly created position responsible for the logistical aspect of product development.
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Harold Import Company (HIC) has named David Mulligan Global Product Development Coordinator — a newly created position responsible for the logistical aspect of product development.
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Kuhn Rikon Launches Updated Website
Kuhn Rikon USA has launched an updated website at www.kuhnrikon.com.
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Kuhn Rikon USA has launched an updated website at www.kuhnrikon.com.
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Tramontina Says Domestic Supply, Rapid Response Boosting Retail Demand In Current Economy
Tramontina USA, a leading cookware supplier with a strategic focus on rapid response to retailer needs, has reported increased demand from retailers for immediate inventory availability and logistical expertise in the current economic climate.
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Tramontina USA, a leading cookware supplier with a strategic focus on rapid response to retailer needs, has reported increased demand from retailers for immediate inventory availability and logistical expertise in the current economic climate.
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it’s no longer if, but how you will participate
“It is now incumbent upon those looking to merchandise “green” products to understand what are the elements that legitimately define a product as ‘green.’”
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focus on products that make a difference
“The retailers that will excel this season are those that can digest product information and focus on key product stories that will generate consumer excitement.”
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It’s the end of an era. After 62 years Bridge Kitchenware is closing its doors in New York City, and moving to New Jersey. The company, which has become a gourmet kitchenware landmark in the Big Apple, will continue to sell through its website and will open a small showroom at the site of its warehouse in Hanover, NJ.
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successful holiday selling prep starts now
There are times in a retailer’s life when everything falls into place; where sales come easily, product flies off shelves and customers seemingly can’t add impulse buys to their carts fast enough. This is not one of those times.
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a good rep relationship supports your store
Business relationships play a vital role in helping us achieve personal and professional fulfillment. With so much more time today spent working, attending meetings and industry events, or flying around the world to visit factories, the time we invest in work and business relationships can help us reach professional and personal success.
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good customer service is recession-proof
As you read this, the election is approaching, another several hundred people have been laid off, gas prices are on the upswing again, the home heating oil season is about to begin with a near-certain promise of higher prices than last year and you’re most likely beginning preparations for the critical holiday selling season thinking, “who’s going to have money to spend for gifts?”
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good management breeds great employees
As I meet with specialty store owners around the country, I often hear them vent about employee performance level, motivation and attitude. Somehow, they feel that the quality of employees has declined over the years. When I delve deeper, I frequently discover that the belief is that once an employee is hired, the owner or manager’s job is done.
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Dominic’s Kitchen Store located Park Ridge, IL, has become a local landmark since it opened in 2003, with its creative proprietor Dominic Cimiluca utilizing a wide range of creative events to draw shoppers to the stores upscale mix of kithchenware, small appliances and more. From Iron Chef contests and chef demonstrations to themed parties that help make Dominic’s as entertaining as it is utilitarian, the store has grown quickly.
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