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JURA Promotes April Strogen and Bradley Cooper
JURA Inc. announces two promotions within its sales and marketing team.
April Strogen, formerly Senior Product Manager, has been appointed Director of Marketing. She’ll implement the Capresso marketing vision and strategy and manage the Capresso product development department. Strogen reports to David Shull, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Bradley Cooper, formerly Product Specialist, has been appointed Associate Product Manager and will lead the development and execution of new Capresso products. Cooper reports to Strogen.
Their new positions reflect their increased responsibility in light of the company’s continued growth and expansion.
JURA markets JURA automatic coffee centers and accessories and Capresso coffee makers, espresso machines, coffee grinders, electric water kettles, iced tea makers, automatic milk frothers and care products.
For more information on JURA, contact 800.767.3554, or visit www.jura.com.
Record Breaking Opening Day for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center today announced that the opening day of its Total Home & Gift Market saw record-setting increases in store attendance from across the country as well as attendance by new stores attending Dallas market for the first time.
At the close of business on opening day, total store attendance had soared by 15 percent compared with June 2014. Gains were realized across product categories as well as regions of the country, adding to the optimistic opening. New store attendance was up by more than 5 percent, and attendance by stores from California was up by nearly 15 percent while attendance from the southeastern US was up by 25 percent.
“Our exhibitors and the market center team have put in a tremendous amount of work on the road, on the phones, and over email promoting June market,” said Cindy Morris, Dallas Market Center chief operating officer. “We are thrilled that our message has resonated and that more loyal retailers and more new stores have arrived for the opening of market.”
For June Market, Dallas Market Center is holding ribbon cuttings for more than 20 new and expanding showrooms; offering hundreds of new temporary resources and lines inside permanent showrooms; created three separate venues for one-of-a-kind products from the American Made Show, International Folk Art Market | Collection, and the Vintage Round Top Experience; remerchandised the temporary exhibits on the 12th floor; expanded luxury lifestyle resources; and launched new Housewares temporary exhibits.
“There has been more marketplace activity, more new resources, and more positive expectations going into this market than in years,” said Morris. “Our hotel bookings were tracking far ahead in the weeks before the show, and it’s tremendous to see that retailers are enthusiastic about attending the Dallas show for inspiration and important new resources.”
To keep up-to-date on all Market information, visit Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
New LidLover Mini Lid Fits Small Size Containers
Expanding its line of patented, universal lids that can fit multiple-size bowls and containers, LidLover™ introduces its smaller size LidLover Mini Lid, which provides an airtight seal on cups, cans and containers that are up to 3.5-inches in diameter.
As with the original larger size versions, new LidLover Mini Lid is made of BPA-free food grade silicone with unique rings or grooves along the edge that stretch over the rim of glass jars, all types of canned foods including pet food, hard plastic cups, ramekins, and many other size vessels up to 3.5 inches wide.
Space saving, strong and flexible, the LidLover Mini Lid ensures an airtight seal every time, and a more economical and eco-friendly alternative to disposable foil and plastic wrap. Top rack dishwasher safe for no-fuss cleaning, the LidLover Mini Lid is conveniently microwave oven, freezer, and oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Crafted in two colors — translucent fresh honeydew melon (green), and translucent fresh peach (orange) – the new LidLover Mini Lid is perfect for storing leftover unused canned food products such as chickpeas and beans, and especially canned pet food, which tends to be messy and pungent. By providing an airtight seal on mason jars, after opened, the heat-safe LidLover Mini Lid is ideal for today’s popular return to preserving, canning, and pickling a host of ingredients year-round, such as fruit jams, tomato sauce, brined vegetables, and more. LidLover Mini Lid also makes it possible to transport food stored in glass jars, cans and ramekins to work, picnics, family gatherings, and other places without the risk of messy leaks and spills along the way. Additionally, the Lidlover Mini Lid can be placed over mugs or smaller vessels (without sealing) for safe reheating in the microwave oven.
Available now at Amazon.com, the Lidlover Mini Lid is offered in a pack of two for $9.95 suggested retail. For further information, visit www.lidlover.com.
Portmeirion Group Introduces New 2015 Spode Christmas Tree Collection
Spode Annual Collector Plate 8-Inch
Portmeirion® Group announces the introduction of the 2015 Christmas Tree Collections for Spode®. With its festive and vibrant new elements, the Spode Christmas Tree Collection features beautiful vintage designs, classic annual collectibles and an enchanting set of holiday figurals.
“For our 2015 collection we were really focused on creating new memories while keeping in mind what has made Spode Christmas Tree a special part of our customer’s lives for over 77 years,” states Wendy Motlaq, corporate vice president for Portmeirion Group. “We know our customers will delight in looking for traditional design elements, while enjoying the vibrant new border colors, and entertaining pieces.”
The 2015 Annual Collection features four new items with a floral and ornament pattern border in bright red with beautiful flecks of gold under-tones. This year’s Annual Collection includes the Annual Plate, Annual Mug, Annual Bowl and dessert tray starting at $19.99.
The Christmas Tree Vintage Collection with four new items, features red and green borders of ornaments pulled straight from the decorations of the Spode Christmas Tree. The collection features a set of two Sentiment Bowls, set of two Devonia Dishes and set of two Sentiment Trays, as well as a 2-Tier Cake Stand ranging from $29.99 to $49.99.
Spode Christmas Tree Vintage Collection 2-Tier Cake Stand
The dimensionally shaped pieces in the Teddy Bear and Snowman Figural Collection are perfect for leaving cookies for Santa or holiday candy for guests. The 14-inch Teddy Bear Cookies for Santa Platter, Salt & Pepper Shakers and Candy Box start at $19.99. Mr. & Mrs. Snowman Candy Bowl, Snowman Cookie Jar and Mr. & Mrs. Snowman Salt & Pepper Shakers also start at $19.99.
Other 2015 Spode Christmas Tree introductions include:
Five new items in the Christmas Tree Glassware Collection: Pitcher, Serving Bowl, Set of 4 Red Wine Glasses, Set of 4 All Purpose Ice Tea Glasses starting and a set of two footed candle holders, starting at $39.99.
The new Oval Platter and Sugar and Creamer set in the Christmas Tree Gold Collection starting at $39.99.
The Ribbons Collection featured 2 new items: a 14-inch sandwich tray and an 8-inch bowl starting at $29.99.
Eight new items in the Christmas Tree Serveware Collection: Cake Plate w/server, Daisy bowl, set of two daisy shaped tea lights, 10-inch star dish, single handled tray, set of two Bell dishes, set of six Pastry Forks, set of six Tea Spoons ranging from $14.99 to $39.99.
Product will be in stock late August/ early September.
Peugeot Presents Cottage Mills: Modern Pastel Mills that Evoke the Charm of a French Country Weekend
Cottage Mills, a chic new collection from Peugeot, were inspired by the relaxing and convivial ambiance of a French country weekend with friends. The design is a new take on a great classic, with a touch of modernity. Gloss pastel colors in subtle shades of gray, deep purple, ivory and pale pink add a refined note of sophistication.
The distinctive, slender shape of Cottage Salt and Pepper Mills features graceful curves and moldings on the base, with an angular tapered head topped with a nut in vintage brass. It curves inward at the center, making it easy to grasp and use.
The Cottage Coffee Grinder is a classic design that is emblematic of an historic legacy dating back to 1840, when Peugeot debuted its iconic milling mechanism. The hand crank on top grinds coffee into a drawer below, for those who appreciate the blissful taste of freshly ground coffee beans.
Colors can be paired in a variety of ways. The Cottage Pepper Mill comes in gray or deep purple, and the Salt Mill comes in ivory or pale pink. Choose gray or ivory for the Coffee Grinder in matte-finish beech wood.
Made in France, these mills feature the iconic Peugeot stainless steel mechanism, the strongest and most durable on the market. Peugeot mechanisms are spice-specific, so each is specifically optimized for salt, pepper or coffee beans. Created with a passion for detail and design, the mills are made of beech wood sourced from PEFC-certified French forests.
Cottage Mills come with a 5-year warranty on the body, with a lifetime warranty on the mechanisms. The suggested retail price is $50 each for the pepper or salt mill, and $140 for the coffee grinder. They are available for shipment now.
For more information, visit Peugeot at www.peugeot-saveurs.com, or call 877.777.5914.
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