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Now Simmering: Sous Vide

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs + Services Lifting the Lid on a New Cooking Product Category Occasionally a new product concept bursts on the scene and rockets to success. At other times we are unaware of a new product category simmering on the back burner. Compelling new products respond to varied trends to satisfy the needs of a wide public or a narrow one. Many…

A Key Industry Trade Show in Russia

HouseHold Expo, a leading home and housewares industry trade fair in Russia, takes place in Moscow twice a year. The 12th edition of the fair, 2013 HouseHold Expo Autumn is organized on September 17-20, simultaneously with the Stylish Home, Objects & Tableware exhibition. A specialized exhibition of dinnerware, giftware, household and home care goods, HouseHold Expo,…

Business Opportunity in the UAE

Introduced to HECNA by the U.S. Commercial Service in Dubai, Hills Hospitality & Services JLT is a food safety consultancy firm that is interested in U.S. manufacturers who are looking for a distributor in the UAE. Hills Hospitality is especially interested in cooperating with producers of products related to safety in kitchen in order to complete their portfolio of…

Guide to Achieving Local Search Marketing Success

By Larry Stopa and Molly Guendert, E-Power Marketing Local Search is changing the face of online shopping. From the new look of search results with maps and locations breaking up organic listings, to the contact information and turn by turn directions to local shops offering the products and services consumers are searching for displayed within search results. Brands of all…

Introduction to the New IHA Germany Office: EK/servicegroup

Since July 1, EK/servicegroup eG serves as an IHA and International Home + Housewares Show office covering the markets of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The new Germany office, as well as the IHA offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico and Australia, serve as market information resources for IHA/HECNA members who want to expand their international…

Key Distributor Profile: Dellar, Brazil

The HECNA key distributor profile this month features Dellar of Brazil. Note also that André Carvalho of Dellar will present an overview of the Brazilian home & housewares market and opportunities that exist with Dellar during the HECNA Global Forum. The previously published HECNA key retailer and key distributor profiles are available for download at the HECNA Members…

gia Global Honoree: USA’s Cooks of Crocus Hill

By Piritta Törrö, International Marketing & Business Development Living the Life at Crocus Hill Karl Benson and Marie Dwyer are the passionate pair behind one of five 2013 gia Global Honorees, Cooks of Crocus Hill. They share their story with Michelle Hespe – about how they got to where they are, and what they’ve been doing since they reached the top of their hill. Cooks…

gia Global Honoree: Canada’s Linen Chest

By Piritta Törrö, International Marketing & Business Development Carrying on the Dream Michelle Hespe looks into the story behind one of the five Global Honorees at this years’ gia Global Innovation Awards in Chicago. Linen Chest from Canada is testament to one woman’s belief in her retail dream. It’s a story loaded with sentiment and a sense of retail history - unfolding…

gia Global Honorees: Netherlands’ Kookpunt

By Piritta Törrö, International Marketing & Business Development World of Its Own Michelle Hespe meets the owners of Kookpunt in the Netherlands after they became one of five Global Honorees in the Global Innovation Awards (gia), which is run by the International Housewares Association (IHA) at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago every March. In…