by Peter Giannetti | Jun 9, 2026 | Trade Shows & Associations
NY Now, the New York-based gift, home and lifestyle trade show, is unveiling a new brand identity and an expanded management team following its recent acquisition by a group led by veteran gift and home trade show executives. NY Now was recently acquired by Rockview...
by Peter Giannetti | Jun 1, 2026 | Trade Shows & Associations
The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) has released an updated edition of its “Engineering Standards for Cookware and Bakeware,” a technical reference for product safety, performance testing and materials compliance. The most significant addition to...
by Peter Giannetti | May 27, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Market analytics company Circana reported retail performance softened in April as challenging year-over-year comparisons and sustained economic pressures weighed heavily on consumer demand. Overall retail spending declined 1.6% compared to April 2025, while unit...
by Peter Giannetti | May 26, 2026 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Electrics
Thyme&Table, from Core Home, launched a fully automatic espresso machine exclusively for Walmart. Priced to retail for $599.96, the Thyme&Table automatic machine offers touch-screen control for more than 50 hot and cold beverage recipes, from macchiatos to...
by Peter Giannetti | May 12, 2026 | Featured News, Trade Shows & Associations
Gift and home trade show operator Andmore announced the retirement of CEO Jon Pertchik and several corresponding executive leadership moves. Pertchik (pictured above), whose retirement is effective May 31, 2026, joined Andmore on April 24 after serving as CEO of...
