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IMC’s Fall Market Approaches
International Market Centers‘ Fall Market provides home and gift buyers with three days of tailored education, amenities and events alongside 400+ showroom resources, Sept. 19-21 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“Fall Market is the perfect time for designers and retailers to come together not only to learn about upcoming trends in design but also to source and shop,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief marketing and digital officer. “We are looking forward to another incredible season of education and order writing with the industry at AmericasMart Atlanta.”
Fall Market education will take place as “Lunch and Learn” seminars Monday through Wednesday, with lunch at 11:30 and education at noon, in the Building 1, Floor 14 Seminar Space. The sessions, which will address social media algorithms, design coaching and turning key challenges in your business to wins are brought to Fall Market by JuniperMarket.
An entertaining and interactive game show opens the event schedule on opening day of market. On Monday, Sept. 19 at noon, MC’s first Fall Market Gameshow will be an educational and interactive panel over lunch.
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Paula Ersly, head of social strategy at Acadia, will present Social Media: How to Beat the Algorithm. This session will cover strategies to outsmart social media apps and remain in control of the audiences that see and engage with brands online.
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, Gail Doby, business coach and consultant, will present How to Build an Amazing Team in a Competitive Market. The session will address expectations of prospective hires; when, who and why to hire; and mistakes to avoid when hiring. The seminar will conclude with a Q&A session.
Buyers and suppliers can mingle and celebrate with the industry over light bites and crafty cocktails at the Fall Market Celebration, Monday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. in the newly renovated Designer Workspace, located in Building 1, Floor 15.
Buyers can enjoy daily amenities during Fall Market, beginning with cappuccinos and iced coffee by Café Fwi in the Building 2 lobby from 9-11 a.m. Additionally, retailers and designers can relax and network over Bourbon Slushies in The Gardens on Monday from 2-4 p.m., Cookies & Milk in Building 1, Floor 16, on Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. and Petite Fall Desserts in Building 2, Floor 17, on Wednesday from 3-4 p.m.
Fall Market at AmericasMart Atlanta is being held in partnership with DISCOVER ADAC at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for the fourth consecutive year. The two design-focused markets will offer top-of-the-line product selections from leading home décor, lifestyle, furniture and rug brands, providing attendees access to AmericasMart’s 400+ Open Year Round showrooms as well as ADAC’s 65+ showrooms.
Buyers at the Southeast’s premier dual-venue design destination can draw inspiration from unique “Behind the Windows” vignettes showcasing the exclusive and complementary design resources available across both venues. The two coordinated vignettes will be merchandised and curated by leading Atlanta interior designer, Lia Shin of C+H Interiors. To facilitate cross-campus sourcing and shopping, IMC will operate free shuttles between AmericasMart and ADAC on Sept. 20-21.
Additionally, participants in Fall Market will have access to complimentary parking in the American Cancer Society lot, directly across the street from AmericasMart Atlanta, throughout the duration of the design event.
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Dairy Queen Debuts Pillow Collection
In anticipation of the new Fall Blizzard Treat Menu, American Dairy Queen Corporation is debuting a festive throw pillow collection, designed and scented to flavor your home. Available in two sets of three pillows inspired by – and scented as – the new Fall Blizzard Treat Menu, the pillow flights add a touch of seasonal inspiration to your space while filling it with the sweet smells of fall, including cinnamon, pumpkin and more.
Perfectly designed for the season, the first pillow flight centers around a soft swirled cinnamon roll-shaped pillow that looks and smells fresh out of the oven in honor of the Cinnamon Roll Centers Blizzard Treat. It’s accompanied by two square accent pillows in shades of cocoa and rich cream for the OREO Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat, and red and pink for the Very Cherry Chip Blizzard Treat, putting the cherry on top of any space.
The second pillow flight offers fragrant fresh-baked flair with a statement pillow scented and designed like a slice of pumpkin pie for the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat. It’s accented by square pillows that feature a seasonal sprinkle of chocolate, caramel and cream for the SNICKERS Brownie Blizzard Treat and a rich orange, perfectly hued and scented like the REESE’S Take 5 Blizzard Treat.
“Each year, our Fall Blizzard Treat Menu offers the popular flavors of fall, and the new pillow flights bring our fan-favorite treats to life in a fresh way with scents and style,” said Maria Hokanson, executive vice president, marketing at ADQ. “Our fans will be inspired to grab a Blizzard Treat, snuggle up and take in the scents of the season with friends and family.”
Fans can enter for a chance to win* one of the Blizzard Treat-scented pillow flights by heading to @DairyQueen Instagram, Facebook or Twitter between Sept. 7-16 and look for posts dedicated to the Fall Blizzard Treat Menu Pillow Flight. There, they can enter by following @DairyQueen and commenting with their favorite Fall Blizzard Treat Menu flavor and using #DQPillowSweepstakes (limit one comment per post). Full sweepstakes rules can be found at DQ.com.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to Announce Business, Strategic Update
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. will hold a conference call to provide a business and strategic update on Aug. 31 at 8:15 a.m. EDT.
“We recognize the strong interest in our company and our plans to better serve customers, recapture market share, drive growth and profitability, ensure our vendors are supported, and strengthen our balance sheet,” said Sue Gove, director and interim CEO. “We look forward to providing an update on our business next week, including a preview of strategies and changes being implemented across the enterprise to deliver results for all stakeholders.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.’s strategic update conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-404-400-0571, or if international, 1-866-374-5140, and entering passcode ID number 58295059#. A live audio webcast of the conference call, along with the press release, will also be available on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://bedbathandbeyond.gcs-web.com/investor-relations. The webcast will be available for replay after the call.
In late June, amid a Q1 sales decline of 25 percent, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. made significant changes to its senior leadership to focus on reversing recent results, addressing supply chain and inventory and strengthening its balance sheet. Gove, an independent director on the company’s board of directors and chair of the board’s strategy committee, was named interim CEO, replacing Mark Tritton, who left his role as president and CEO and as a member of the board.
The company named Mara Sirhal as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, replacing Joe Hartsig, who left the company.
In addition, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. also named Laura Crossen as senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, and Susie A. Kim as senior vice president of treasury and investor relations.
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Kuhn Rikon USA Relocates HQ to Nashville
To better serve North and South American markets, Kuhn Rikon USA, has relocated its corporate headquarters from Petaluma, Calif., to Nashville, Tenn.
“This new location offers us several advantages including, lower operating costs, lower taxes and a simpler business environment. It’s also central to our U.S. based customers and our warehouse, which is an additional advantage,” said Mark Adkison, president. “The Nashville market is regularly recognized as one of the leading locations in the country for top-quality talent recruitment. This will enable us to bring in the best people to support our continued growth,” he continued.
The team in Nashville will be composed of Adkison; sales director, Sonja Berton; marketing & e-commerce director, Melissa Ledbetter; VP of finance, Karl Russ; and office administrator, Erica Sanchez. The new address is: Kuhn Rikon Corporation, 402 BNA Drive, Suite 112 Nashville, TN 37217, 615-639-1014 or 1-800-662-5882. Questions regarding the transition can be directed to Adkison, Berton or Russ.
Kuhn Rikon is the #1 brand of Swiss cookware and cooks’ tools sold worldwide. The Swiss brand manufacturer inspires the world of cooking with innovative products to prepare, serve and enjoy special moments around the table. Kuhn Rikon is a family-owned company with headquarters in Rikon, Switzerland, with subsidiaries in Great Britain, Spain and the United States. For more information visit www.kuhnrikon.com.
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Conimar Group Acquires Thirstystone
Conimar Group, LLC has acquired Thirstystone, a division of Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. and an industry leader offering functional tabletop and serveware products.
“We are excited to welcome Thirstystone into the Conimar family of brands. Thirstystone is an ideal complement to the Conimar product lines,” said Terry Crawford, CEO of Conimar. “For more than three decades, Thirstystone has been a premier manufacturer of decorative coasters, a core category for Conimar. The addition of the Thirstystone brand provides a significant opportunity for growth of our existing product offerings, while expanding into new tabletop and serveware categories.”
Conimar Group is a family-owned American company founded in 1976, manufacturing quality tabletop, housewares, giftware, and home decor products at the headquarters in Ocala, Fla., in Springfield, Tenn., and now Gainesville, Texas. Products are marketed worldwide under Highland Home, CounterArt, Cala Home and Chop Chop brands.
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