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...
by Peter Giannetti | Apr 28, 2026 | Trade Shows & Associations
The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) announced an expanded speaker roster for its 104th Annual Spring Meeting, a two-day virtual event taking place May 12–13, 2026. Under the theme “Uniting the Industry,” the meeting will convene manufacturers, suppliers and...
