NY NOW Winter 2015 Expects Influx of 400+ New Exhibitors
Geode Oak Cup from De JONG & Co., part of the Emerging Makers debuting at NY NOW
An expanded slate of 400+ new and returning exhibitors will be among NY NOW’s 2,800 total exhibitors at a blockbuster winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home +Lifestyle, to be held January 31- February 4, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center. Along with newcomers positioned within NY NOW’s three Collections – HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE – the Market will introduce a concentration of newcomers within a NEW! area at the rear of the Level Three exhibit floor.
“New resources are the lifeblood of a tradeshow, and NY NOW will showcase hundreds of new companies this winter,” said Scott Kramer, NY NOW co-director and vice president. “The demand for exhibit space from new companies was strong this winter so we created a NEW! area, which will present some 40 cross-category resources in one central exhibit location.”
Through NY NOW’s successful HANDMADE® Emerging Makers initiative – an “incubator space” for emerging craft designers and makers – several artisans will debut at NY NOW. Emerging Makers introduces the work of emerging craft designers and makers, selected on the basis of design concept, creativity and originality.
Notable among Emerging Makers confirmed for the winter 2015 Market are siblings Ruth and Peter DeJong of De JONG & Co. from Los Angeles, CA, and Summer Moore of the Brooklyn-based LESH. LESH is a line of hand-woven, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, which explore new patterns and color combinations. DeJONG & Co.’s handcrafted homewares, such as cutting boards and spice mills, seek to elevate everyday lifestyle through functional, beautiful design.
Wide Ikat Salad Bowl from Tse & Tse Associates, a newly confirmed exhibitor
Other newly confirmed exhibitors, joining a full roster of new companies previously announced for the winter 2015 edition, include: Kesh Beauty (personal care products crafted with 100% organic Argan oils), Krysos + Chandi (Brooklyn based jewelry line), Rice A/S (Danish homewares and accessories), Scout and Honour (home goods, accessories and gifts) and Tse & Tse Associates (home accessories crafted in Paris). Additional resources, concentrated with NEW! exhibitors on Level 3 of the Javits Center, are Bessie and Barnie (dog beds blankets and harnesses), Easy, Tiger (fun cards, shirts and prints) and Georgia, country of the Golden Fleece by Miniatura (handmade miniature books).
In addition to first-time exhibitors, a number of leading industry suppliers will return to NY NOW following an absence from the New York Market. Companies returning to the LIFESTYLE Collection include Aero Pen Int’l, Inc., Gift Wrap Company and Kurt S. Adler, Inc. (Gift); Renditions by Reesa and Silly Souls (Baby + Child); Angelrox and Zsa Zsa Jewels (Personal Accessories); and rareEARTH Naturals and Thompson Ferrier LLC (Personal Care + Wellness). Within the HOME Collection, notable returns include Caleb Siemon/Siemon&Salazar and notNeutral (Accent on Design®); Beverly Furniture, DwellStudio, Gabby, Mariachi Imports and Ro-Sham-Beaux (Home Furnishings + Textiles); and MOTTAHEDEH and The Wine Clip (Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares). The HANDMADE Collection also welcomes a number of returning exhibitors, including Hotchkiss Mobiles and Terra Glassworks (Handmade Designer Maker) and Culture Shock (Handmade Global Design).
All NEW! exhibitors – whether located in the NEW! area or one of the three NY NOW Collections – will enjoy enhanced in-booth signage and directory designations, making these resources easier for buyers to discover. In addition, a special NEW! Preview display, located on the Javits Center North Concourse, will showcase hundreds of products from first-time NY NOW exhibitors.
Related seminars are scheduled to complement these product finds. The NEW! Ideas track recognizes the nation’s growing “Maker Movement,” and offers two seminars related to NY NOW’s “Maker Project”: Susan Szenasy of METROPOLIS will moderate “Modern-Day Matchmaking Redux: Tech Tools For 21st Century Makers,” a look at how technology is fueling a growth in design and how ideas become products. Panelists include Matthew Burnett of Makers Row, Evan Cohen from IndieGoGo, Joanne Domeniconi of The Grommet and Ashley Etling of Red Clay. In a second “Maker Project” session, Erin Andrew of the Small Business Administration, will present “Fostering Small Business Entrepreneurship In Today’s DIY Economy,” focusing on tools and programs available to small businesses creating and selling self-made products.
Malachite 4 Piece Place Setting from Mottahedeh, a returning exhibitor
Also, as part of the NEW! Ideas track, Linda Cahan, visual merchandising and store design expert, and columnist for Gifts and Decorative Accessories, will present “Store Design On a Shoestring: Design Or Renovate?” – trends in store design, and ideas for budgeting and creating a floor plan that works. Attendees will receive a detailed chronological “to do” list designed either for a new store or one in need of renovations. In addition, the NEW! Ideas track is scheduled to include free daily programming – a series of 15-minute seminars presented by SnapRetail, which will focus on a variety of strategies for retailers – from how to get the most out of a store’s website, to effective strategies for Pinterest and Instagram.
The winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home +Lifestyle, will run Saturday, January 31, through Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NY NOW has staggered show opening dates and locations, with HANDMADE running Saturday to Tuesday, and HOME and LIFESTYLE running Sunday to Wednesday. Market hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily, except Tuesday, February 3, when HANDMADE closes at 5 p.m.; and Wednesday, February 4, when HOME and LIFESTYLE close at 2 p.m.
NY NOW’s comprehensive collections – HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE, as well as NEW! exhibitors – will encompass 100,000 products in 400+ product categories. Attendees from all 50 U.S. states and more than 80 countries worldwide are expected. Information and registration are available online at www.nynow.com.
Cuisinart Receives 2014 Good Design Award for Combo Steam + Convection Oven
Cuisinart, a renowned leader in cutting-edge kitchen electrics, professional quality cookware and other culinary products, has been recognized with a 2014 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
Cuisinart’s Combo Steam + Convection Oven was selected from among thousands of submissions from the world’s leading manufacturers and industrial and graphic design firms, representing the most important and influential corporations worldwide in the design industry from over 48 countries.
Cuisinart’s winning entry, the Combo Steam + Convection Oven, incorporates the many functions of a professional steam oven in a countertop footprint. By using steam heat, cooking time is cut by as much as 40 percent. Users have the ability to choose from nine different single and combination functions, enabling them to steam or poach any type of vegetable, fish, poultry or rice, or use steam in combination with both broil or bake functions to create roasts, breads, rolls, homemade pretzels, or donuts.
“We are extremely proud to receive this honor from an organization as prestigious as the Chicago Athenaeum,” said Mary Rodgers, Director of Marketing Communications for Cuisinart. “The Combo Steam + Convection Oven is a great example of the product and design innovation for which Cuisinart has become known.”
Now in its 64th year, Good Design is the oldest and one of the most distinguished design awards programs in the world. Founded in Chicago by former MoMa curator Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. along with such pioneers in modern design as Charles and Ray Eames and Russel Wright, Good Design honors the annual achievements of the best industrial and graphic designer, and world manufacturers for their pursuit of extraordinary design excellence.
High Performance Ratchet Salad Spinner from Kuhn Rikon Spins Faster
With an efficient new ergonomic design, Kuhn Rikon’s Ratchet Salad Spinner helps consumers keep produce fresh longer, save money and reduce waste.
Sporting a ratchet mechanism rather than a pump or ripcord, this kitchen essential spins faster, which helps remove more water with fewer, easier strokes. You just have to move the ratchet back and forth two to three times to create enough power to spin your produce dry. This is the first salad spinner on the market with a high-efficiency vertical ratchet.
The Ratchet Salad Spinner helps you save money and get more nutrition from your salads since loose greens cost less and are generally fresher and longer lasting than pre-bagged, pre-washed greens.
Ergonomically designed for comfort, the Ratchet Salad Spinner comes with a handy brake to stop the spinning, and a generous 16-cup capacity suitable for an entire head of lettuce. The spinner includes a lid, bowl and perforated salad basket, all made of durable plastic that is dishwasher safe. For space-starved kitchens, the bowl can be used as a serving piece, and the basket doubles as a colander.
Entirely BPA-free, the Ratchet Salad Spinner has a suggested retail price of $35. It is available for immediate shipment.
Ratchet mechanisms are a growing trend in kitchen tools because of their practicality and ergonomic ease of use. Kuhn Rikon, the #1 brand of Swiss cookware and cooks’ tools, also offers the bestselling Ratchet Grinder and the new Ratchet Grater.
Normann Copenhagen Presents Basic Wine Accessories Series
Foil Cutter, Wine Stopper, Wine Pourer and Corkscrew from the Basic series
Danish designer, Simon Legald, has created the Basic series for Normann Copenhagen. The series consists of four items; a foil cutter, a wine stopper, a corkscrew and a pouring spout for oxidizing the wine. The aim was to cut out all unnecessary details and gimmicks in order to focus on the raw form and basic function.
With a fondness for reinterpreting traditional products, the designer has taken well-known wine accessories as his starting point. He has added a fresh and unique character to the Basic series by using industrial materials such as titanium-coated stainless steel and silicone. The coating makes the material extra strong and gives it an exclusive silky matt finish. The organic shapes and the finish add warmth and nostalgia to the design and soften the expression.
Basic is light and comfortable to hold and the satin-like surface ensures that the wine flows easily. Pour a tasty glass of wine for yourself and your friends using this unique family of wine accessories from Normann Copenhagen.
Suggested retail prices: $37.00 – $46.25
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Zoku Character Pops – Popping with Personality
Zoku® turns ice pops into collectible friends with new Zoku Character Pops, individual mini molds for quick, easy, and fun homemade ice pops. From Bunny and Songbird to Turtle and Hedgehog, these playful new characters are designed to bring every pop’s personality to life.
Each of the eight Zoku Character Pops comes with a red mold and a reusable stick with a built-in drip guard made to complement each design: a tail-shaped stick for the Kitty, a fan of feathers for the Owl, and webbed feet for the Frog. But the fun doesn’t disappear when the pop does—every bite reveals part of the heart-shaped stick.
Zoku Character Pops make it easy to create homemade ice pops from fruit juice, flavored yogurt, lollipop recipes or simply by combining chocolate and cream. Just pour the ingredients into the mold, insert the reusable stick, and freeze it.
These chilly treats release easily with a fun “pop” sound. There’s no need to run the mold under warm water. Each family member can choose their own unique character since each of the eight different designs are sold separately. Purchase multiples of the same design for themed parties. The Princess Character Pop is a surefire hit for birthday parties, where each girl could create her own princess and kiss the Frog to see what happens. Cross-merchandise with other products for an eye-catching display and endless story possibilities.
Like all Zoku products, Zoku Character Pops are BPA and phthalate free. U.S. and international patents pending.
Zoku Character Pops have a suggested retail price of $7.99 for each of the eight different designs, each sold separately. Available for immediate shipment.
Zoku Character Pops catapult off the success of the patented Slow-Pop™ Collection of Fish Pop Molds, Round Pop Molds, Mini Pop Molds and Classic Pop Molds. Zoku’s lineup of innovative products also includes the patented, award-winning Quick Pop® Maker line, which freezes ice pops on the countertop in seven minutes, without electricity.
For more information, visit www.zokuhome.com, contact info@zokuhome.com, or visit the Zoku booths at NY NOW (booth #3508), Ambiente (hall 1.2 C40) and the International Home and Housewares Show (booth #S3675).
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