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SharkNinja Becomes Independent Public Company

SharkNinja, Inc. has completed its previously announced separation from JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited. SharkNinja is now an independent public company, with its ordinary shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SN.” SharkNinja executives will rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the milestone.

“Today is an exciting day for SharkNinja and is a testament to the dedication of the entire team and our shared commitment to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world,” said Mark Barrocas, chief executive officer of SharkNinja. “Our success lies in understanding our consumers’ needs and rapidly developing innovative products to exceed their expectations. This approach has enabled us to build two billion-dollar brands, Shark and Ninja, by establishing leadership positions across numerous household product categories. Myself, the management team, and our associates around the world are all very excited that SharkNinja, headquartered in Boston, is now a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.”

Under the terms of the separation, shareholders who held JS Global ordinary shares on July 4, 2023, received a distribution of one SharkNinja ordinary share for every 25 ordinary shares of JS Global held by such shareholder as of the Record Date.

SharkNinja is a diversified, global product design and technology company that creates five-star rated lifestyle solutions through innovative products for consumers around the world. The company seeks to leverage its global, agile and cross-functional engineering know-how, product development and manufacturing expertise along with solutions-driven marketing to increase the efficiency, convenience and enjoyment of consumers’ daily tasks and improve everyday lives.

Powered by two global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive products to market, and developing one consumer solution after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. The Company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

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Space Automatic Feeder Dishes Fresh Pet Food

PETLIBRO, a leading smart pet supply brand in the United States, has launched its innovative PETLIBRO Space Automatic Feeder (RRP $199.99). It is a game changer for pet owners seeking a practical, convenient, and efficient way to preserve the nutritional value and freshness of their pet’s food.

With a vacuum-sealed food tank and individual valve, this innovative feeder has a multitude of benefits to your pet’s meals. The automatic sealing ensures that your pet’s food remains protected. By eliminating exposure to air and external contaminants, it preserves the nutrients and taste of the food. This means every meal is as nutritious and delicious as the first time you opened the package.

But the advantages don’t stop there. The vacuum-sealing technology plays a crucial role in preventing your pets from common diseases like Salmonellosis and Aspergillosis. The vacuum seal effectively blocks pathogens and prevents the growth of harmful bacteria, ensuring your pets stay healthy and free from foodborne illnesses.

With this technology, you can rest easy knowing that your pets are receiving the best care possible with our top-of-the-line vacuum-sealing technology.

Mealtime will be a joy for your beloved pets thanks to this PETLIBRO Space Automatic Pet Feeder. The 34-cup food tank ensures an ample supply of food. The 187mm wide and 48mm deep food bowl provides a comfortable and spacious eating area. The feeder’s 18mm kibble support allows for compatibility with various pet food options. Moreover, the bottom four feet enhance stability during mealtime.

Whether your furbaby is a cat or a dog, this feeder provides a happy and fulfilling eating experience. They can enjoy their meals in a comfortable and satisfying manner.

With the PETLIBRO app, you have complete control at your fingertips. Set customized feeding schedules, dispense food, record personalized meal calls, and even initiate vacuum sealing with ease. Whether you’re away or at work, you can conveniently feed your pet. The PETLIBRO Space Feeder is currently available on the PETLIBRO website and Amazon.

Since 2019, PETLIBRO has been dedicated to providing high-quality pet care products that make life easier for pet owners. Their innovative products are designed to strengthen the bond between pet owners and pets, and help them both live happy, fulfilling lives.

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Choi Rises to Product Manager Position at JURA

Hyung Choi is expanding his role in JURA in the newly created position of product manager for accessories and care products. His responsibilities will also include JURA POS merchandising and furniture, which is offered to participating retailers to create a branded shop within a shop. Choi reports to David Shull, executive vice president, marketing and communications.

“JURA is putting a strong focus on accessories and care products like water filters and cleaning tablets because they’re crucial to delivering the ultimate coffee experience. These products do more than bring in a steady revenue stream for our retail partners – they also help ensure pure coffee enjoyment for the consumer, day after day and year after year. Hyung is passionate about the opportunities in this segment for business growth and customer satisfaction,” said Shull.  

Accessories include Cool Control to chill milk for frothing, SmartConnect and WiFi Connect for operating selected machines from a smartphone or tablet, a Cup Warmer, glassware and more. JURA POS and furniture is an expanding initiative that helps retailers merchandise and display JURA models and their accessories.

Choi has worked in product development since 2021. He came to the company with an extensive background in product development and product management in tabletop and housewares.

JURA offers the largest assortment of automatic coffee machines, with actual retail prices ranging from $999 to $4,999. For more information, visit jura.com.

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GC Buying Group Names Best Vendor

GC Buying Group Store Members recently voted and named Outstanding Vendors in the Group for 2022. Award winners are:

Best in Shipping – Jura
Best in-Stock – Epicurean
Most Creative GC Program – Le Creuset
Best in-Store Signage – FinaMill
Best In-Store Fixture/Display – Constructive Eating
Most Innovative Product – Dreamfarm: Sharple
Best in Customer Service – Cuisinart
Best Overall Vendor – FinaMill

“GC Vendors are genuinely excited to be recognized by our independent retailers,” observed Janis Johnson, GC Buying Group founder and president. “Realizing that store owners are on the front lines of retail and consistently passionate about serving their personal customers makes the award even more meaningful,” Johnson continued.

The GC Buying Group team will be exhibiting at the Chicago Inspired Home Show, March 3-7, at McCormick Place, located in Booth #S2223. In addition, the team will visit vendor booths each day and host a Store Member Breakfast on Saturday morning before the Show opens.

GC Buying Group Members form the original and leading buying group in the kitchenware industry. Celebrating 42 years in 2023, GC functions to ensure the success of independent retailers with a variety of programs and services, including discounts provided for our 300+ store members by 150 vendor members. For more information on Gourmet Catalog, call: +1-214-855-0005, email: info@gourmetcatalog.com or visit: gcbuyinggroup.com.

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IHA Announces gia Product Design Finalists

The Inspired Home Show 2023

The 70 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of the 14 categories will be announced during the invitation-only gia dinner Saturday, March 4, during The Inspired Home Show 2023, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market, at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.

Entries were judged by a panel of industry experts and news media. The finalists and global honorees will be on display in an exhibit in the Hall of Global Product Design in the Grand Concourse Lobby of the North Building as well as in the New Product Showcases located in the Buyers Club in each Show building. The Inspired Home Show opens at 10 a.m. on March 4 and runs through 3 p.m. March 7.

“Congratulations to all of the finalists for an IHA Global Innovation Award for Excellence in Product Design,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “Product innovation is the engine that keeps the home + housewares industry vibrant and profitable. It is our pleasure to honor the brands and designers that continue to push the envelope and delight both buyers and consumers.”

The gia product design finalists are:

Bath & Personal Care

Company: Product

F&H Group A/S: Zone Denmark – TIME Bath series
Jobar International, Inc.: Clear View Digital Scale
Moso Natural: Natural Scent-Free Bathroom Spray
Prospera Corp.: RF 5 in 1 EMS Micro Current LED Light Anti Aging Massage Device
Stasher: Everyday Beauty Bag

Cleaning

Bradshaw Home: Casabella Clean Water Spin Mop
Bradshaw Home: Evercare Duo Pet Hair & Lint Remover
simplehuman: 14-oz sensor pump with caddy
simplehuman: paper towel pump
The Procter & Gamble Company: Bloom Planter

Cook & Bakeware

Clipper Corp.: Viking Contemporary Copper 4-Ply 9 Piece Cookware Set
Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC: Genetti Fan Lid
Hestan Culinary: Hestan OvenBond 5pc Set
Newell Brandss: Rubbermaid® DuraLite™ Bakeware
THE COOKWARE COMPANY (USA), LLC: GreenPan GP5 Stainless Steel Collection

Home Décor & Gifts

Be Home: Pali Recycled Leather Floor Basket
F&H Group A/S: Zone Denmark – INU Vases
INNOVATIVE FOUNTAINS, INC.: noBrn-Sustainable Luxury Home Fragrance™
TV Productions, Inc.: The Doorhickey
Wrap-It Storage: MagSnap – Magnetic Snap Wristband

Home Organization & Storage

Brabantia USA: Bo Trash Can Hi, 1.8 Gallon
Freshlink Product Development, LLC dba PREPARA: Expandable + Adjustable Utensil Organizer
Grand Fusion Housewares, Inc.: Roll-Up Drying Rack with Collapsing Utensil Holder
Polder Products, LLC: Handle-It™ Storage Canisters
YouCopia: StoraRoll™ Food Wrap Dispenser

Household & Home Electrics

BeiAng Air Tech Ltd.: Airdog MOI Mist Free Evaporative Humidifier
Crane USA, Inc.: Cool Mist Collapsible Humidifier
IRIS USA, Inc.: 360 Degree Stand Fan
Roborock (HK) Limited: S8 Pro Ultra
Zafferano America: Theta Lamp

Kitchen Electrics

Jura Inc.: GIGA 10
Lomi: Smart Waste Appliance
Ooni Limited: Ooni
StoreBound: Dash Digital Turbo Hand Mixer
THE COOKWARE COMPANY (USA), LLC: GreenPan Premiere XL Smoke-Less Grill & Griddle

Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery

Dreamfarm: Sharple
Evriholder Products, LLC: Bag Preservers
Gourmet Easy: Fine and Coarse Garlic Press 
Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC: GEFU Four Way Grater VCUT with adjustable slice
Pro4uk Ltd: POPit Jar Opener

Kitchenware

Dreamfarm: Fluicer
Dreamfarm: Ograte
OXO: OXO Good Grips 8-Piece Refrigerator Organization Set
Progressive International Corp.: Prepworks Valencia EZ Juice
That Inventions: ChillTHAT Platter

Luggage, Travel Goods + Accessories

DripLock: DripLock
FLYYPOD: FLYYPOD® SLEEP POD
Matador: Globerider45 Travel Pack
Pang Wangle: Bug Repellent Tranquil Blanket with Insect Shield® Repellent Technology
Sherpani: Soleil AT

Pet Products

Dexas International, Ltd.: Snack & Distract Licking Mat
License-Way: SimplyCare Litterbox
Neater Pet Brands: FurDozer X6 Pet Hair Remover
Paikka: PAIKKA Cool Bowl
Trinity: TRINITY 20 Litter Box Enclosure End Table w Drawer

Smart Home Products

Chefman: CHEF iQ Smart Thermometer™ 
CookingPal Ltd.: Pronto and Alto by CookingPal
Growgreen Limited: aspara® Stylist Lite Smart Grower – Art Series
Hamilton Housewares P. Ltd: Milton Smart Range
Withings: Body Comp

Sustainable Products

Brabantia USA: Sort & Go Stackable Bin
LARQ, Inc.: LARQ Bottle Filtered
Loopy Products: Sustainable Coffee Mug – Made with Waste from Coffee Manufacturing
Magisso North America: KONNA Fly Trap
The FRESHGLOW Co.: FRESHPAPER Pick-A-Size Produce Saver Sheets

Tabletop

Freshlink Product Development, LLC dba PREPARA: ZIP LIP SALT PIG
madesmart: Dipware Appetizer Tray
Sempli: Monti-Mini Decanter + Monti-Rosso
United Sales & Marketing Inc.: Re-Gen Ontario collectio
VIVA Scandinavia: The Peaks Glass Set of 4

The judging panel for the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) included housewares buyers from retailers including Ace Hardware, Albertsons, Artichoke, The Container Store, The Cook’s Warehouse, Dreamscape, Event Network, Giant Eagle, HTI Buying Group, In the Kitchen, JCPenney, Kitchen Shop, Lekka Retail Concepts, Leon & Lulu, National Building Museum, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Pampered Chef, Quality Products, Sign of the Bear, Toque Blanche and Yestis. Other judges included consumer editors, bloggers and many distinguished industry designers.

View the finalists in each category here TheInspiredHomeShow.com/awards/gia-product/  

The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, will be held March 4-7 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. For more information about the 2023 Show and to register for a Show badge, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com/register.

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