HomeWorld Business Magazine

23/12/2020

In a 2020 dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, comfort, wellness and beauty suppliers found their healthy living oriented appliances and smart devices in high demand for use in the home.

23/12/2020

2020 has changed the way we live in and outside our homes. Driven by this new COVID era, Zillow shared its top 10 home trends for 2021 that will not only add comfort, but might even add extra value to the home.

22/12/2020

The kitchen electrics business saw soaring retail sales this year boosted by pandemic-fueled homebound lifestyles that are expected to continue into 2021 and endure well beyond that.

22/12/2020

The Container Store said that Satish Malhotra will succeed Melissa Reiff as CEO and president on February 1, 2021. Effective March 1, 2021, Reiff will retire from the company, while retaining her position as chairwoman of the board of directors until the annual meeting of shareholders in late summer 2021.

The Container Store said that Satish Malhotra will succeed Melissa Reiff as CEO and president on February 1, 2021. Effective March 1, 2021, Reiff will retire from the company, while retaining her position as chairwoman of the board of directors until the annual meeting of shareholders in late summer...

21/12/2020

2020 was the year that yeast and flour were in short supply. People returned to their kitchens, both with dread and with vigor. Recipes that were saved on Pinterest for “when I have time” became recipes created in real life on a daily basis. Cookware and bakeware saw the benefits.

18/12/2020

Walmart is launching a livestream for the TikTok community that will give participants a chance to shop for select products featured in content from some of the app’s most popular creators, all without ever having to leave the platform, said William White, Walmart U.S. chief marketing officer.

17/12/2020

In a season when holiday shopping began early, November retail sales dipped from the month before but still enjoyed a sixth consecutive year-over-year gain, according to the National Retail Federation.

16/12/2020

International Market Centers has rescheduled the winter and summer editions of the Las Vegas Market, originally planned for January and July, with dates now April 11 to 15, 2021, and August 22 to 26, 2021.

16/12/2020

John (JC) Collins is retiring as president and CMO of neatfreak, effective December 31, 2020.

John (JC) Collins is retiring as president and CMO of Neatfreak, effective December 31, 2020.

15/12/2020

After 31 years of successful service to the industry, HomeWorld Business has ceased print operations, effective with the release of its December 14, 2020 edition. HomeWorld Business sister publication Gourmet Insider has ceased print operations effective with the release of its November/December 2020 edition.

After 31 years of successful service to the industry, HomeWorld Business has ceased print operations, effective with the release of its December 14, 2020 edition. HomeWorld Business sister publication Gourmet Insider has ceased print operations effective with the release of its November/December 202...

15/12/2020

The High Point Market Authority has a date change for the Spring High Point Market, originally scheduled for April 17 to 21, to June 5 to 9.

14/12/2020

HomeWorld Business Editor-In-Chief Peter Giannetti previews the December 14 Year In Review issue, which looks back at an historic year for the housewares business; plus HomeWorld’s annual Home Entertainment Furniture Report.

HomeWorld Business Editor-In-Chief Peter Giannetti previews the December 14 Year In Review issue, which looks back at an historic year for the housewares

14/12/2020

After spinning off businesses including Personalizationmall.com, One Kings Lane and Christmas Tree Shops, Bed Bath & Beyond has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its remaining non-core banner, Cost Plus World Market, to Kingswood Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm.

11/12/2020

Joe Derochowski of The NPD Group reveals how to sustain high housewares demand throughout 2021.

11/12/2020

For the first quarter, Costco enjoyed double-digit comparable sales, driven by big online sales, and a beat on Wall Street earnings estimates.

11/12/2020

Finishing Touch Flawless, the Church & Dwight skin care and hair removal brand, has partnered with the Pretty Big Deal podcast and the show’s host and executive producer, Ashley Graham, model, entrepreneur, author and advocate.

Finishing Touch Flawless, the Church & Dwight skin care and hair removal brand, has partnered with the Pretty Big Deal podcast and the show's host and executive producer, Ashley Graham, model, entrepreneur, author and advocate.

11/12/2020

Tovolo, a division of Spectrum Diversified Designs, recently introduced its 1-Cup Scoop & Sift in charcoal, one of the brand’s newest colors.

Tovolo, a division of Spectrum Diversified Designs, recently introduced its 1-Cup Scoop & Sift in charcoal, one of the brand's newest colors.

11/12/2020

Villeroy & Boch has expanded its Boston and Boston Colored glassware collections with new tableware offerings.

Villeroy & Boch has expanded its Boston and Boston Colored glassware collections with new tableware offerings

11/12/2020

The Licensing Expo is moving its show dates, and will take place live and in-person at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on August 10-12. Accompanying the trade show is an online event, which will be held two weeks later on August 24-25.

11/12/2020

Tractor Supply Co. has appointed Noni Ellison svp/general counsel and corporate secretary. She will join the company’s executive committee as well, effective January 11, 2021.

Tractor Supply Company has appointed Noni Ellison svp/general counsel and corporate secretary. She will join the company’s executive committee as well, effective January 11, 2021.

11/12/2020

Bed Bath & Beyond is offering a limited time free same day delivery promotion available to Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy Baby customers.

11/12/2020

Despite the coronavirus-impacted marketplace, Restoration Hardware had a strong third quarter.

10/12/2020

In a twist on its annual announcement, Pantone has chosen two colors of the year for 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. The picks are described as two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, which, Pantone said, best express this year’s mood.

In a twist on its annual announcement, Pantone has chosen two colors of the year for 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. The picks are described as two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, which, Pantone said, best express this year's mood.

10/12/2020

Reuters is reporting that consumer products company Spectrum Brands has partnered with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners Ltd. in a bid to buy Conair Beauty Corporation in a deal which could value the hair care appliance maker around $2 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

Reuters is reporting that consumer products company Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. has partnered with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners Ltd. in a bid to buy Conair Corporation in a deal which could value the hair care appliance maker around $2 billion, including debt, according to people famil...

10/12/2020

To support coffee drinkers on their journey to establish and maintain healthy routines and help fuel daily motivation in preparation for a new year, Philips Espresso, a fully automatic espresso machine, is partnering with Justin Baldoni.

10/12/2020

RL Industry has set an early 2021 debut of six new collections of Baker’s Secret kitchen bakeware. The collections will be available in January.

RL Industry has set an early 2021 debut of six new collections of Baker's Secret kitchen bakeware. The collections will be available in January.

10/12/2020

Gibson Overseas has revealed its latest celebrity partnership with actress, producer, author and entrepreneur, Tia Mowry. The new Spice by Tia Mowry housewares collection is scheduled to launch in spring/summer 2021.

Gibson Overseas, Inc. has revealed its latest celebrity partnership with actress, producer, author and entrepreneur, Tia Mowry. The new Spice by Tia Mowry housewares collection is scheduled to launch in spring/summer 2021.

10/12/2020

Lamps Plus has debuted the first signature lamp from Forrest Lamp, the Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman and company promotional partner.

10/12/2020

While weddings may have looked a little different this year, according to The Knot Registry’s 2020 Year In Review report, consumers still embraced registries as a way to celebrate loved ones.

While weddings may have looked a little different this year, according to The Knot Registry's 2020 Year In Review report, consumers still embraced registries as a way to celebrate loved ones.

10/12/2020

Endorsing India’s continuing rise as a global hub of manufacturing, Walmart said it will triple its exports of goods from India to $10 billion each year by 2027.