Kitchen Tools & Gadgets

Helen of Troy beat a Wall Street analyst estimate for its fourth quarter, as the company reported that the year closed out with key financial results coming in at the high end of its expectations.

Steelport Knife Co., a manufacturer of American-forged cutlery and kitchen tools, is expanding its SteelCore Cutting Board line with the introduction of a new 13″ x 9″ size. The brand has also launched the SteelCore line of products with Crate & Barrel, expanding national access to Steelport products.

With much of the industry focused on Millennial and Gen Z consumers, ergonomics can sometimes take a back seat in product development. However, a number of housewares companies continue to emphasize ease of use and handling as a key design consideration.