Kitchenware Retailers
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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Boska Achieves Certified B Corp Status
For six years, Boska’s focus has been on changing processes across the company: no private labels, no trendy colors, but using natural materials such as stone, steel and wood. Boska is working on plastic-free packaging and aiming to move from CO₂ neutral to net zero, based on 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals, which means Boska is working as a business for good.
Boska officially has been designated a certified B Corp company. This B Corp certification lets brands show that people, the environment and society are key values in the way they do business.
This mindset runs throughout the whole company, both when it comes to professional cheese tools and Boska Food Tools, which consist of three Food Tool groups. For innovative products, Bosko takes into consideration its promises of quality, design, affordability and smart user-friendliness. We also consider how our products can contribute to the party on the table.
Bringing that party to the table is Bosko’s mission: providing the world with the best kitchen tools for a Party for Life. Its slogan, “Food Tools for Life,” which relates to its promise of lifetime guarantee. With 49 percent of its products having a lifetime guarantee and with 100 percent timeless design, Bosko believes it is on the right track.
“But there’s still plenty that needs to be done, both by us as a company and in terms of inspiring others to make our world a better place,” according to the company. “To use business as a force for good.“
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Top Housewares Brands Returning to Inspired Home Show in 2023
Top housewares brands that were unable to participate in The Inspired Home Show 2022 are committing to returning to the Show in 2023, the International Housewares Association announced. More than 100 exhibitors that sat out the 2022 Show have already submitted space applications for the 2023 Show, which is set for March 4-7 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.
Among the returning exhibitors to date are:
- Addis Housewares
- Aroma Housewares
- Artland
- ASD Electrical Equipment
- Atlantic Promotions
- Bradshaw Home
- Brod & Taylor
- Cambridge Silversmiths
- Chantal
- Core Home
- Coway Co.
- Cuisinart
- Danica
- Dexas International
- Emson/E. Mishan & Sons
- Enchante Accessories
- Epilady USA
- Epoca International
- Etekcity
- Fit & Fresh
- Formula Brands
- Free-Free (USA)
- Galanz Americas
- Genieco
- Godinger Silver Art
- Handi-Foil
- HDS Trading
- HMS Mfg.
- Holstein Housewares
- Hutzler Mfg.Co.
- Lifetime Brands
- Lipper International
- Made by Gather
- Mr. Bar-B-Q
- MUkitchen
- Nellie’s Clean
- Nespresso USA
- Nordic Ware
- Over and Back
- OXO
- PackIt
- Polder Products
- Pro-Mart Industries
- Productos de Plastico
- Progressive International
- Regal Ware
- SodaStream USA
- Spectrum Brands
- Takeya USA
- Technivorm-Moccamaster
- Thermos
- Tristar Products
- Vivitar Sakar
- Westinghouse Electric
- ZeroWater
“We were one of the brands that sat out of The Inspired Home Show 2022,” said Rob Michelson, president and CCO, Bradshaw Home. “Although COVID concerns made our participation impossible this past year, we are very excited and enthusiastic to get back to the Show in 2023 and rebuild those face-to-face engagements that are critical to our success.”
“As face-to-face events continue to rebound, we are thankful for the support of our exhibitors and the buying community in keeping The Inspired Home Show the premier housewares marketplace,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “Our industry is most successful when it comes together, and it’s wonderful to see the support from so many companies and brands. IHA will continue to work to make the 2023 Show as meaningful and productive as possible for the benefit of all attendees.”
The Inspired Home Show 2023 will take place March 4-7 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Buyer registration is open at TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Register. Companies interested in exhibiting at the Show can find more information at TheInspiredHomesShow.com/Exhibit.
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Kuhn Rikon Debuts Cutlery at Summer Gift Shows
Kuhn Rikon USA will introduce a variety of practical and fun cutlery at this summer’s gift shows, including the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (Source One Showroom, booth TM1949, June 22-28); Atlanta Gift Show (Synergy B2 8-837, July 12-18); and Gourmet Catalog GCX Expo (July 14). Under the KinderKitchen umbrella look for a new Dog Knife Set (3″ paring, 3” serrated paring in black/orange and green/blue). SRP $29.
The company’s popular Colori line of cutlery will be expanding with an assortment of vibrant colors and new sets, including:
- 4” Colori+ Paring Knife in herb garden – SRP $14.50
- Colori+ Prep Set, Small (4” paring, 4” serrated paring in grey) – SRP $24
- Colori+ Prep Set, Large (4” serrated paring, 4” serrated paring, 4” paring in red/yellow/green) – SRP $32.50
- Colori+ Professional Set (7” chef’s, 6” utility, 4” serrated paring in green/red/graphite) – SRP $44.50
- Colori+ Culinary Set (7” chef’s, 4” paring, 4” serrated paring in green/red/graphite) – SRP $42
- Colori+ Everyday Knife Set (8” bread, 7” chef’s, 5” utility, 4” serrated paring, 4” paring in fuchsia/blue/graphite/green/red) – SRP $72
- Colori+ Classic 4” paring knife set in red/orange/yellow – SRP $32.50
- Along with individual 4” paring knives in the following fun colors and patterns. SRP $12 – 14.50 each:
- Rosehips
- Wild Blueberry
- Herb Garden
- Leopard
- Camo Black
- Camo Green
- Funky Fruit Strawberry
- Funky Fruit Citrus
- Funky Fruit Avocado
- Green
- Red
- Yellow
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Ginsu Expands With Licensing Partners
JRL Group, Ginsu’s exclusive brand licensing agency, announced two new licensing partnerships that will expand the iconic cutlery brand into product categories and distribution channels.
New licensees include Great Buy Products (kitchen gadgets and cutting boards) and MY DIY Center (outdoor grills and accessories).
Great Buy Products will develop a full line of Ginsu premium wood cutting boards that offers perfect protection while slicing, chopping and carving. The first product offering will be a premium line of Ginsu bamboo cutting boards.
Great Buy Products will also be introducing a comprehensive selection of Ginsu stainless steel kitchen gadgets and tools with easy grip handles that are ideal for peeling, grating and other culinary tasks. The Ginsu cutting boards and kitchen gadgets will launch at retail in 2Q 2022.
My DIY Center is expanding Ginsu’s brand portfolio into the barbecue and outdoor living space with the first Ginsu grill.
The Kamado Ceramic Grill is a complete outdoor cooking appliance that allows anyone from novices to grill masters to sear, grill, bake and smoke all types of food. The 15″ grill serves as a standard charcoal grill and doubles as a smoker, designed for efficiency and function while displaying the iconic style associated with the Ginsu brand. The Kamado will be available exclusively through MyDIYCenter.com and the My DIY Center Store on Amazon, slated to launch in June of 2022. It will retail for $599.
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