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Housewares Industry Sets Fund for Maui Strong, Team Rubicon Disaster Relief

To help support the people of Maui after the recent wildfire tragedy, the Housewares Charity Foundation has established a fund for donations and will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 in total. Donations will go to support the Maui Strong Fund and Team Rubicon Disaster Relief.

“There are no words to describe the devastating loss that the Maui community has endured due to the recent wildfire tragedy, which has been declared the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century,” said Ron Diamond, HCF executive chair and CEO, Conair Corp. “We’ve seen it on the news, and some of us know people directly affected. It’s a real-life nightmare,”

“Our industry has the opportunity to make a difference, to reflect the true Aloha spirit. Join your colleagues and friends with your donation today,” added Barb Westfield, HCF director and CEO, Westfield Market Makers. “If you chip in $5, we’ll donate $5 as a match, same goes for $50, $100 or more. Each and every dollar counts. Our goal is to reach $100,000 in total donations.”

To donate, please go to https://aesbid.com/ELP/HCF23/Donation. Information about Maui Strong is available here, and information on Team Rubicon Disaster Relief here.

For more information about the Housewares Charity Foundation, its honorees and its charities, please visit HousewaresCharity.org.

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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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Pottery Barn, Ayesha Curry Team on Sweet July

Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, has launched a collaboration with Sweet July, a lifestyle brand founded by renowned restaurateur, chef, two-time New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.

Anchored by natural textures, fresh patterns, and earthy tones, the Sweet July by Ayesha Curry collaboration for Pottery Barn features a well-crafted collection of beautiful items for the home.

The new Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn collection is inspired by summer celebrations and embraces a range of neutral tones with pops of bold and rich terracotta for an elevated, modern look that mix and match seamlessly. From guest-ready bedding and bath accessories to modern barware, table linens, and Calacatta marble serveware and dinnerware debossed with a herringbone pattern, the collection’s thoughtful details celebrate Ayesha’s passion for design and love of al fresco dining.

“Our collaboration with Ayesha Curry has been so organic and inspiring because we share core values of bringing together good people and products through meaningful design,” said CEO of Pottery Barn Brands Marta Benson. “The new Sweet July collection showcases our shared passion for family and beautiful living in the home.”

“It’s been a dream working with the Pottery Barn design team to create a collection featuring products and designs that offer comfort and serenity throughout the home,” said Ayesha Curry, CEO & Founder of Sweet July. “I was inspired by neutral palettes, playing with clean lines and textures that can be mixed and matched in the spaces that mean most to you and your loved ones.”

The Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn collection debuted for Summer 2023 on May 5 at potterybarn.com/sweetjuly and in select California Pottery Barn stores — the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, the Westfield Galleria in Roseville, and Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. See the new collection by following @potterybarn and @sweetjuly on Instagram.

Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, is a premier specialty retailer for casual, comfortable and stylish home furnishings. The brand is dedicated to beautiful ideas for real life, quality products that are crafted to last, sustainability and service. Key product categories include furniture, bedding, bath, rugs, window treatments, tabletop, lighting and decorative accessories. Nearly all Pottery Barn products are designed in-house and are exclusive to its catalogs, stores and website. Pottery Barn operates company-owned stores in the United States, Canada and Australia and has unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East, India, the Philippines and South Korea, and stores and ecommerce websites in Mexico, as well as an ecommerce site at www.potterybarn.com that offers international shipping to customers worldwide. Pottery Barn provides complimentary design services and a comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events. Pottery Barn now offers products for all life stages and every room in the home through Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and Pottery Barn Teen. Pottery Barn is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma family of brands, the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ayesha Curry is a renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x New York Times bestselling author, producer, host, entrepreneur and was featured on the prestigious Forbes “30 Under 30” list. Her accessible approach to cooking has made her one of the most sought-after experts in food and lifestyle. Ayesha is the Founder and CEO of Sweet July, her burgeoning lifestyle brand with a focus to uplift an inclusive and eclectic array of creators through the products sold and stories shared. In 2019 Ayesha launched Sweet July, a quarterly lifestyle magazine that covers a range of topics such as wellness, fashion, fitness, beauty, entrepreneurism and food. Following the launch of the magazine, Ayesha opened a brick-and-mortar Sweet July storefront and café in Oakland, CA and its accompanying website, featuring thoughtfully created products alongside other carefully selected items from Black-owned and female-founded companies. In 2020, Ayesha launched Sweet July Productions, which focuses on creating content centered around food, family, faith and female empowerment. Most recently, Ayesha served as host and executive producer of HBO Max’s ABOUT LAST NIGHT. In 2022, Ayesha announced Sweet July Books in partnership with Zando. Sweet July Books will acquire fiction and nonfiction work, with a focus on diverse authors and women’s stories. Ayesha, along with her husband Stephen, is the co-founder of Eat. Learn. Play., an organization dedicated to unleashing the potential of every child and making a positive impact for generations to come.

Sweet July is a Black, female-owned lifestyle brand founded by Ayesha Curry. Launched in 2019 with an eponymous lifestyle magazine, Sweet July aims to uplift an inclusive and eclectic array of creators through the products sold and the stories shared. Additionally, Sweet July creates products for the self and home, from pantry essentials to self-care staples. The company opened their flagship store and café in 2021 in the heart of Oakland, featuring products from Sweet July, in addition to Black-owned and women-owned brands, thoughtfully curated by Ayesha and the Sweet July editorial team. Sweet July has also expanded to include a production company, Sweet July Productions, a publishing imprint, Sweet July Books and an online digital platform in sweetjuly.com for quality journalism with profiles, features, recipes and more content from a diverse array of contributors.

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At Home Kicks Off ‘College Decision Day’

At Home is kicking off “College Decision Day” with its first Back-to-College event, “College HQ,” focusing on essentials at unbeatable prices and trend-right product perfect for outfitting dorms and small spaces.

With exclusive, curated collections complete with bedding, organizational solutions, bath, décor and more, every student can bring their own style to their dorm. Perfect for graduation gifts and gift cards, expect to find bedding under $30, bath towels starting at $3.99, and small space organization solutions, on-trend décor, and dorm kitchen and dining solutions – all under $20.

“We are a campus solution for all – with furniture, décor, organization, and bedding for both first-time college students and students heading back to on-campus dorms and apartments,” says Susan Rodgers, chief marketing officer. “We have everything new students need to make their first dorm a home, and everything returning students need to refresh their spaces on any budget. We are excited about entering this market, and speaking to a new, younger audience.”

At Home is focused on making it easy for graduates to get to school and pick up items near the campus itself. Students can pick up orders at a store near their university or college up to 90 days after their purchase when they shop on athome.com beginning in June. Students can also choose same-day delivery straight to their dorm or apartment.

By showing a university or college student identification card or college acceptance letter, prospective students will receive 10 percent off their order or purchase in-store throughout the summer at every At Home location, on top of already unbeatable low prices.

“I love taking my college-age children to school each year, and we designed our back-to-college offering with parents and students in mind,” said Lee Bird, chairman and CEO. “Using my own knowledge of the wide-variety of needs for everyone entering the next stage of their education, we built our experience to cater to all families going off to college. We’re excited to help our customers have an easier transition with just the right products at the right prices for all.”

At Home will be giving away $10,000 to transform a dorm! 20 lucky winners will win $500 gift cards to shop At Home. Simply join the free Insider Perks program on AtHome.com, and new members from May 1 to July 31 will be entered to win.

At Home has everything a college student needs to go back to school with style and organization, all for less. Shop the back to campus curated collections through September.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the U.S., 18 years of age or older. The sweepstakes starts on 5/1/23 at 12:01:00 AM CT and ends on 7/31/23 at 11:59:59 PM CT. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of entries received. For complete official rules, including alternate means of entry, visit www.athome.com/campus-sweepstakes.html. Void where prohibited by law. Sponsored by At Home Stores LLC, 9000 Cypress Waters Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75019.

At Home, The Home and Holiday Superstore, offers up to 45,000 on-trend home products to fit every room, style, budget or season. From furniture, mirrors, rugs, art and housewares, to tabletop, patio and seasonal décor, At Home offers décor for all, and always for less. Headquartered in Dallas, At Home operates 262 stores in 40 states.

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Walmart Launches ‘Mother of All Savings’

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Walmart is giving away up to 20,000 free one-year Walmart+ memberships nearly $2 million in value to new moms as part of its new “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.

The memberships, valued at $98 each, will be distributed to moms who give birth in hospitals nationwide in the month of May.

“Walmart+ brings together benefits that will help save moms precious time,” said Seth Dallaire, executive vice president and chief revenue officer, Walmart. “Whether it’s getting diapers delivered straight to their door or saving on gas for the carpool, we’ve got their back. To celebrate moms we’ve committed to gifting 20,000 Walmart+ memberships to some of our most important customers, making life a little easier for them.”

The membership giveaway is in conjunction with Pampers Hospital Gift Program, which provides a gift bag for patients who have recently delivered a baby. This May, each gift bag will include a reusable fabric bag that moms love, coupons, a Pampers Sensitive Wipes 6-count sample, informative newborn literature, and while supplies last, a free one-year Walmart+ membership.

“Through Pampers partnerships with hospitals, we have an opportunity to support and care for new parents right from the beginning of their journey from hospital to home,” said Marty Vanderstelt, senior vice president, P&G North America Baby Care.

Ultimate Celeb Hacks for Motherhood

Walmart is also bringing together a group of powerhouse celeb moms to share their ultimate hacks for motherhood as part of the “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign. Cardi B, Stephanie Beatriz, Janelle James and Jenny Slate are sharing their fun, light-hearted hacks for motherhood and how Walmart+ fits into their lives.

Some of the celebrity mom hacks include:

  • Cardi B: Let them sleep with lots of binkies in their crib. If they lose one during a nap, they can easily find another!
  • Stephanie Beatriz: Anything is a changing table if you have a changing pad.
  • Janelle James: The moment your baby closes their eyes, you should too. Their laundry can wait. And for toddlers, sliced grapes are candy until further notice.
  • Jenny Slate: Feed your toddler in their diaper before putting their clothes on to make mealtime clean up easier.

“The beauty of motherhood is that it brings moms together with a bond regardless of where they are in their lives,” said Courtney Carlson, senior vice president of retail marketing, Walmart. “Every mom loves to trade their parenting hacks, and we’re excited for this campaign to showcase the biggest hack of all being “The Mother of All Savings” — a Walmart+ membership.”

Walmart+ makes life easier for moms and busy families, saving them time and money. It offers a series of perks and benefits* including:

  • Free delivery from your store: Get fresh groceries, diapers, snacks your kids crave and more with $0 delivery fees, all at the same low in-store prices.
  • Video streaming with Paramount+: Put the kids to bed – successfully, with no callbacks – and finally have time to yourself! Catch up on over 40,000 episodes, hit movies, live sports & more with a Paramount+ subscription included with your W+ membership.
  • Free shipping with no order minimum: Even small orders ship for free like when you forgot to grab that last-minute gift for the 5-year-old neighbor’s birthday party. Choose from a huge assortment of eligible items and never pay a shipping fee.
  • Member savings on fuel: Planning a summer road trip for the family? Save up to 10¢ per gallon at 14,000+ locations nationwide including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart & Murphy stations.
  • Walmart Rewards for members: Claim special offers on everyday items to earn rewards for future savings, giving you extra money to spend on something special you’ve had your eye on or even more diapers.
  • Mobile scan & go: Use your phone to scan items as you shop in-store & check out contact-free, avoiding any toddler meltdowns in the checkout line. Fast. Easy. Done!
  • Early access: Members enjoy product releases, online Black Friday deals & more, giving you the edge on those holiday shopping gifts at the top of your family’s list.
  • Returns from home: Walmart comes to you. No printing, no repackaging, no need to load up the baby and leave your home.

Customers still on the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day present for a mom in their life can now gift Walmart+ — the Mother of all Savings Memberships, by visiting walmartplus.mom. There, customers can also find additional content and motherhood hacks from celebrity moms.

The “Mother of all Savings Memberships” campaign will start to air on April 24th across social platforms.

*Restrictions apply, details at www.walmart.com/plus

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