Kitchenware News • September 2023

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I s P i n k t h e N ew B l a c k ?

‘ B a r b i e ’ S et s t h e To n e

BY A.J. FLICK

In Scottsdale, Ariz , a three-bedroom house listed on Airbnb – for $788 a night –boasts “masterfully renovated” interiors and exteriors with enough bright pink amenities for the home to be named the “Scottsdoll Dreamhouse ”

Yes, the pink – especially hot pink – is rampant this summer, banking on the success of the blockbuster feature film “Barbie ” The Scottsdale dreamhouse even inc ludes a life-size pink “Scottsdoll” box for Barbie (and Ken, let ’ s not forget about Cont on page 16

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Unless you ’ ve been living under a rock, Ever ything Bagel has been replaced by Ever ything Barbie And if you have been living under a rock, check it now because it ’ s probably been painted pink

As a lifelong lover of the color pink, I’m enjoying all the Barbiemania. Inspired by the movie “Barbie,” millions of us have been reliving our childhoods My sister and I had many Barbies to play with growing up (as well as Skipper and Francie – hm, will they get their own movies, too?) I remember having a Barbie whose hair changed colors by getting it wet – until most of it fell out, thus preparing ourselves for the realities of life!

We n e ve r h ad a B a r b i e D re a m h o u s e, t h o u g h O r a B a r b i e convertible Or a Ken, for that matter My parents didn’t think we’d play with a Ken doll enough, relegating a wedding here and there So, my sis and I improvised We kidnapped (Ken-napped?) my big brother’s GI Joe when we wanted a male companion for our Barbies S ometimes, my brother changed GI Joe ’ s outfit so our Bar bies married … Batman.

My sister and I improvised with the Dreamhouse O ur Barbies had shoeboxes for c losets My parents did spring for a kitchen set, so thank goodness our Barbies could cook dinner for GI Joe Or Batman

As much as I liked Barbie and the color pink, though, it didn’t carr y over into my adult life dwellings, except for a few sheet sets here and there To be honest, most of my surroundings would probably be more to Cowboy Ken’s liking than Barbie’s L ooking at all the real-life Barbie Dreamhouses, as we talk about

in our cover stor y, certainly makes me want to visit them, but I don’t think I’d like living in them I remember seeing on TV the mansion of a certain reality star, which was enveloped in pink hues, and thinking, “Oooh, that ’ s too much pink!”

However, seeing all the pink housewares that were compiled for this piece makes me wonder why I haven’t incorporated more pink into my house I collect English transfer ware, some of which would look incredible on a pink tablec loth, right? And maybe I do need some pink accents for my bedroom, which (I kid you not) currently has pink sheets on the bed

“ The color of frivolity lives between red and white,” according to the experts at Sensational Color “Pink takes all the passion and energ y of red and tempers it with the purity of white, leaving us with the color of tenderness and affection ”

Pink is a calming color – especially pale pink, the experts say

“ We associate pink with the innocence of childhood and unabashed play. If giggles had a color, it would be pink, and pink used in design reveals a willingness to embrace wonder and creativity

“Pink can sof ten formal design and its influence can lighten up dark, stodg y colors ”

And in that way, friends, we can never have too much pink

Take care and stay safe! KN

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just got Have It!

Celebrates 10 years in Las Vegas Showroom

Gif ts and lifestyle products industr y leader Just Got 2 Have It! celebrated its 10-year anniversar y in its Las Vegas Market showroom Just Got 2 Have It! premiered as an original anchor tenant of the 10th-floor launch in Wor ld Market Center Las Vegas’ Building C for the summer market of 2013

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This anniversar y of our show room at the L as Vegas Market is a key inflection point for our company, ” said Barbie Knight, co-founder “ We are thrilled to celebrate our 10 years of success and we eager ly anticipate even stronger growth far into the future.”

Just Got 2 Have It! was offered its prominent Las Vegas Market anchor location by industr y leader Dorothy Belshaw, chief growth officer of ANDMORE, owner of World Market Center Las Vegas, as part of the company ’ s efforts to create a thriving gif t and home market in the West.

“Barbie Knight, Michelle Ruby and the whole Just Got 2 Have It! team were integral to the successful launch of the gif t categor y at Las Vegas Market,” Belshaw said “ They brought a collection of top lines and their unique creativity,

energ y and optimism to the campus Ten years later, they remain a leading gif t and lifestyle resource in Las Vegas and a valued partner and advocate for the Market ” Anniversar y celebrations and vendor events included music from DJ Oliver Crumes, Meet Stylish Santa at Pourri, Merr y Spritzmas Shots with Pourri, Hello Gorgeous! Eyelash event with American International Industries, Showgir ls, Feeling Frost y : Champagne and Confectioner y with Patcholog y, Cheers to 10 Years in Las Vegas – Celebrating JG2HI’s 10 years with champagne and sweet treats, S inatra Tr ibute C ro on e r l i ve mu s i c e n s e m b l e, C h a m p a g n e D i v a , d a i l y offerings inc luding Bloody Mar y Morning and Open Bar and product giveaways and swag

Just Got 2 Have It! was founded in 2000 and is women ow n e d I t i s t h e p re m i e r b r a n d a ge n c y s p e c i a l i z i n g i n innovation and trend products. Just Got 2 Have It! covers the countr y in 37 states coast to coast, with divisions in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest and West It has more than 22,000 square feet of showroom space between its Las Vegas and Atlanta showrooms KN

Refrigerator Incorporates

Triple-Zone Technology Integrated

Fisher & Paykel has debuted a cooling product, the Integrated Triple Zone Refrigerator This innovative system expands on F isher & Paykel’s existing refrigeration technolog y by introducing three independent cooling zones for optimal temperature control and flexibility

Offered in both refrigerator and freezer models as well as stainless steel and integrated panel configurations, the brand’s Integrated Triple Zone Refrigerator showcases new levels of innovation and performance for the market

“At F isher & Paykel, we ' ve been master ing the ar t of t e m p e r a t u r e f o r d e c a d e s , ” s a i d J e n n i f e r B r a d l e y, v i c e president of product management. “ W ith the launc h of our Tr iple Z one cooling tec hnolog y, the br and continues to set industr y standards across inno vative f ood c are and preser vation to reduce waste, save resources and ensure per f ect results

“ This exciting introduction is poised to have a significant impact on how people care for a variety of foods, tailoring cooling solutions to their precise needs and preferences ”

Engineered to provide exceptional temperature control, the Integrated Triple Zone Refrigerator expands standard market cooling capabilities by applying three evaporators to independently control three different areas of cool storage

Each zone can be configured to best match the ingredients on hand, offer ing the per fect storage environment with optimal temperature and humidity settings

Users c an c hoose from the three refr iger ation modes inc luding Chill (from 29 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit), Fridge (from 34 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit) and Pantr y (from 52 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit) For extra flexibilit y and storage, the Tr iple Z one Free z er modes inc lude Free z er (from -6 t o 7 d e g re e s Fa h re n h e i t ) , S o f t Fre e z e ( f ro m 1 4 t o 1 8 d e g re e s Fa h re n h e i t ) a n d C h i l l ( f rom 2 9 t o 3 2 d e g re e s Fahrenheit).

T h i s n e w s o l u t i on a l s o c om p l e m e n t s t h e b r a n d ’ s

ActiveSmart technolog y that adapts to users ’ daily habits by a u t om a t i c a l l y ad j u s t i n g t e m p e r a t u re s w i t h i n 2 d e g re e s Fahrenheit to further optimize cooling and preser ve energ y F isher & Paykel strives to create products that have a

minimal impact on the environment Based on extensive market research, precise temperature control has a significant impact on the food c are c yc le as well as overall energ y consumption The Integrated Tr iple Z one Refr igerator ’ s v a r i a b l e t e m p e r a t u re z on e s h e l p re d u c e f o o d w a s t e by extending the overall shelf life

For example, Chill mode can extend the shelf life of red meat near l y three times longer than regular refr igerator settings while Pantr y mode provides a cool, dark place for foods that perish quickly at room temperature but are too sensitive for standard refrigeration temperatures such as nuts and avocados.

Users can easily control preset temperature modes with the brand ’ s intuitive high-resolution LCD touchscreen or through the SmartHQ Application which will recommend ideal temperature settings W ith up to nine configurations, the flexibility of triple-zone cooling technolog y helps reduce energ y consumption by creating the optimal environments for the food care system, rather than keeping all food types at the coolest setting Measuring at 74 inches in height, this cooling series is ideal f or kitc hens with smal ler f oot pr ints or secondar y refrigeration areas, affording flexibility in placement Made from durable materials, the refrigerator and freezer are offered in premium stainless steel or outfitted to match existing cabinetr y

In addition to its exter ior aesthetics, the Tr iple Z one Refrigerator offers cantilevered shelves for highly adaptive storage capabilities, beautiful LED lighting strips on the top and side of the appliance, full extension slide bins with humidity control, glass bottomed shelves for visibility, W iF i compatible, sof t-c lose hinges as well as optional water and ice dispensers

Fisher & Paykel, New Zealand ’ s award-winning appliance brand, has been selling products to change the way people live since 1934 O ver time the company has grown into a global organization, now operating in 30 countries with more than 4,000 employees and manufactur ing in Ital y, Thailand and Mexico KN

All-In-One laundry solution s

GE Profile has added the UltraFast Combo with Ventless

requirement and space-saving design, owners get the same speed and power they desire along with installation flexibility

“ We continue to challenge the status quo of how everyday tasks are done and disrupt the conventional laundr y room design to address consumer pain points head-on,” said Ken Rudolph, senior director of product management for c lothes care at GE Appliances “ We’ve created the ultimate powerhouse for laundr y by bund ling the power of c leaning and dr ying and matching that with energ y-efficient features and a compact, flexible design ”

the Design Meets Tech Award by Connected Design Additionall y, the U ltraFast Combo inc ludes Adaptive SmartDispense Technolog y, which helps save time and effort by automatically dispensing the right amount of detergent a l on g w i t h a n U l t r a Fre s h S y s t e m w i t h M i c ro b a n An t i m i c ro b i a l Te c h n o l o g y t h a t h e l p s p re ve n t o d o r s by providing antimicrobial protection on the gasket, dispenser, and draining system

Heat Pump Technolog y, its all-in-one laundr y solution and to its laundr y portfolio.

The new combination washer and dr yer changes the game by eliminating the need for owners to complete the laborious task of transferring the load from the washer to the dr yer and feeling chained to the laundr y room until the c yc le ends Beyond that, the UltraFast Combo saves time with its ability to wash and dr y a large load in about two hours W ith the UltraFast Combo, the washer automatically cyc les to dr y so owners spend less time in the laundr y room and more time doing activities they enjoy

In addition to the time-saving capabilities, the machine also saves energ y with its ventless heat pump technolog y and a High-Airflow Ventless Dr ying System that delivers 50 percent more energ y efficient dr ying

The ventless design also lets owners reimagine how they want to set up their laundr y room Instead of having to plan around exterior venting, owners can set up their laundr y from anywhere with a water hookup, such as a c loset or primar y bathroom By pairing this feature with a 120v plug

Since debuting at the Kitchen & Bath Industr y Show ear lier this year, the UltraFast Combo has been recognized by several associations and media companies for being an innovative smar t home product The all-in-one solution was awarded the B e s t H om e Technolog y Product for the 10th a n n u a l B e s t o f I B S a w a rd s by t h e National Association o f H om e B u i l d e r s , w h i c h re c o g n i z e s outstanding building products and ser vices based on the products’ innovation, functionalit y, design as well as builder and consumer

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Sustainable Products of the Year by Green Builder for its energ y saving capabilities and

The machine is also designed at an ergonomically desirable height for retrieving and folding c lothes on top, inc ludes an exc lusive, easy-to-reach lint filter system for easily removing lint and micro par tic les, and gives owners the power to manage their laundr y loads remotely when connected to home W i-F i through the free SmartHQ app

Available in Carbon Graphite, the UltraFast Combo with Ventless Heat Pump Technolog y is available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2,899 KN

UltraFast Combo

Hedgehog Playmate Sonic

I g l o o h a s u n l o c k e d i t s fi r s t 1 6 - b i t collaboration: a special-edition S onic the Hedgehog P laymate cooler inspired by the c lassic video game and the wor ld-famous b l u e b l u r h i m s e l f T h e n e w S on i c t h e Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Little Playmate is available on Igloo’s website for $39 99 I n a d d i t i o n , I g l o o h a s r e v e a l e d a n e x p a n d e d Tr a i l m a t e S e r i e s o f h i g hp e r f o r m a n c e h a r d s i d e c o o l e r s M a d e i n the USA, the two r ugged, adventure-ready i c e c h e s t s o f f i c i a l l y j o i n t h e r a n k s o f I g l o o ’ s e s t a b l i s h e d , b e s t s e l l i n g Tr a i l m a t e J o u r n e y c o o l e r w i t h a l l - t e r r a i n w h e e l s , m a r k i n g t h e f i r s t t i m e I g l o o b r o a d e n e d Tr a i l m a t e i n t o a f a m i l y o f v a r i e d h a rd s i d e c o o l e r s i z e s T h e s e r i e s – f e a t u r i n g t h e Tr a i l m a t e 2 5 Q t C o o l e r a n d Tr a i l m a t e 5 0 Q t C o o l e r – i s a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e

Igloo will release an “expansion pack” of its Sonic the Hedgehog Cooler Collection later this year “ W ith our exciting Sonic the Hedgehog gaming cooler collaboration, we ’ re speeding video game fans right down memor y lane at Sonic speed,” said Adrienne Berkes, vice president of marketing “Going super retro, the Sonic P laymate perfectly captures the

expands trailmate

nostalgia of the universally loved Sonic the Hedgehog game ”

“ This col labor ation with Igloo solidifies h o w S o n i c t h e H e d g e h o g g o e s b e y o n d the limits of solel y video games, ” said Alex Gomez, senior director, licensing at SEGA o f A m e r i c a “ Fa n s w a n t t o b e a b l e t o e x p e r i e n c e t h e i r f a v o r i t e b l u e h e d g e h o g o n a n d o f f t h e s c r e e n , a n d t h e n o s t a l g i c 1 6 - b i t S o n i c P l a y m a t e c o o l e r o f f e r s a g r e a t o p t i o n t o b r i n g t h e S o n i c l i f e s t y l e w i t h yo u ”

I g l o o d e s i g n e d t h e S on i c t h e H e d ge h o g L i t t l e P l ay m a t e c o o l e r with colorful artwork throughout the t e n t - t o p l i d t h a t s h owc a s e s recognizable snapshots of the c lassic, of t-played Green Hill Zone, the ver y fi r s t l e ve l i n t h e e n t i re S on i c t h e Hedgehog video game series This 7quart personal-sized cooler can fit up to nine standard 12-ounce cans

Later in 2023, Igloo will be expanding this special-edition S onic the Hedgehog C o o l e r C o l l e c t i on t o i n c l u d e a n o t h e r P l ay m a t e c o o l e r, a s o f t s i d e c o o l e r a n d

stainless-steel drinkware

Earlier this year, Igloo released a collection o f Tr a i l m a t e s o f t s i d e s – t h re e r u g ge d , weather-resistant high-performance cooler bags that mark the company ’ s first time expanding its bestselling Trailmate Journey cooler line into sof tsides

Journey cooler to inc lude two new durable, high-performance hardside coolers that are made at our manufacturing facility in Texas “ We see our expanded Trailmate Series b r i n g i n g p e o p l e t o ge t h e r t o c re a t e m o re memories for many generations, and we are s o p ro u d t o b e a p a r t o f t h e i r enjoyment ”

I g l o o d e s i g n e d t h e n e w Tr a i l m a t e S e r i e s o f h a r d s i d e coolers with a f ocus on dur abilit y a n d b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e W i t h a h e a v y - d u t y b l o w - m o l d e d constr uction, eac h Tr ailmate st y le features extra-thick 1 5-inch foami n s u l a t e d w a l l s f o r l o n g e r i c e r e t e n t i o n , a l o c k a b l e l i d w i t h a l e a k - r e s i s t a n t g a s k e t , n e w a n d easy-to-use t wo finger S ure-L oc k l a t c h e s , d u a l - s i z e d s e l f - d r a i n i n g c u p h o l d e r s , w i d e r h a n d l e s ,

“O ver the past 76 years, Igloo has become a legacy brand that Americans associate with summer essentials, long-lasting outdoor fun and keeping things cool,” Ber les said “ To continue enhancing the adventures of our customers, we built upon our immensel y popular and bestselling wheeled Trailmate

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versiz ed hinges and more

Both the 25-quart Trailmate ($99 99, fits up to 38 standard 12-ounce cans) and the 50-quart Trailmate ($129 99, fits up to 81 standard 12-ounce cans) come in carbonite, b on e a n d s p r u c e c o l o r w ay s a n d c a n b e

purchased online while supplies last KN

Transitional Collection

Built-In Refrigerator Lineup

Dacor, the luxur y appliance brand, has expanded its offerings within the Transitional Collection and Built-In Refrigeration lineup Armed with proprietar y research, Dacor leveraged key consumer insights to strengthen its Built-In Refrigeration lineup and Transitional Range portfolio with the introduction of the 48-Inch Built-In Refrigerator and 48-Inch Transitional Range, available for purchase through authoriz ed Dacor dealers

Dacor’s 48-Inch Built-In Refrigerator has already garnered acc laim within the luxur y design and technolog y space, inc luding being named a finalist at the 2023 Best of KBIS awards and People’s Choice Finalist at the 2023 NYCxDesign Awards Complete with a sensor-activated, auto-filling water pitcher, with the option to infuse flavor, and a D ual Icemaker

illuminated 3D lighting and the option of Panel Ready, Silver Stainless or Graphite Stainless, an exc lusive finish only available at Dacor A sleek, stainlesssteel w rapped inter ior, designed with durability in mind also helps to regulate t e m p e r a t u re w i t h D ac o r ’ s Pre c i s e Cooling technolog y

Distinct features include a FreshZone drawer with three cooling modes to help m a n a ge s t o r a ge t e m p e r a t u re a n d a FreshZone P lus drawer, which can be c onve r t e d f rom f r i d ge t o f re e z e r t o preser ve the optimal taste, texture and f l a vo r o f s t o re d f o o d s Fo r ad d e d convenience a n d e a s e, I Q Remote V ie w with SmartThings

3 0 p ro v i d e s re m o t e ac c e s s t o e ac h e xc i t i n g n e w feature as well as an internal camera, so you know what to buy w h e n yo u a re o u t s h o p p i n g, t o f u r t h e r s i m p l i f y yo u r k i t c h e n experience

Advancing its cooking portfolio, Dacor’s 48-Inch Transitional Range marries a sleek user interface with b o l d , s t a i n l e s s - s t e e l t o u c h p o i n t s designed to simplify life through innovation Named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, the range allows home cooks to prepare mu l t i p l e d i s h e s a t on c e a n d effortlessly cook large items, such as a holiday turkey, with Dacor ’ s largest capacity yet T h e a p p l i a n c e e x p a n d s u p on Dacor’s cutting-edge technolog y to inc lude Air Sous V ide, Air Fr y and Steam-Assist cooking D ual FourPart Pure Convection ensures zeroflavor transfer so multiple dishes c a n b e c o ok e d a t on c e O n t h e

An Auto-T ilting 7-inch LCD touch screen with W iF ie n a b l e d S m a r t T h i n g s c o n n e c t i v i t y p ro v i d e s a c u l i n a r y

with whiskey ball and cubed ice, this refrigerator redefines innovation, performance and luxur y

rangetop, 22K BTU SimmerSear brass burners are the perfect balance of power, style and versatility – allowing users to simmer delicate sauces or sear meats with equal precision

command center with voice and remote control and is fully equipped with step-by-step recipes and guided cooking options I l lumina Knobs help to emphasiz e the r ange ’ s modern aesthetic, coming alive when the user interacts with t h e a p p l i a n c e T h e k n o b s a l s o p ro v i d e c on fi r m a t i on o f burner status from across the room, putting the user ’ s mind at ease.

“In response to the growing market trend positioning beautiful design and meaningful innovation as luxur y, Dacor’s e x p a n d e d Tr a n s i t i on a l C o l l e c t i on a n d n e w B u i l t - I n Refrigeration lineup advances this concept through new technologies and elevated, multifunctional features to amplify your kitchen’s aesthetic and functionality,” said Geraldine Morrison, executive director “ The resulting 48-Inch BuiltIn Refrigerator and 48-Inch Transitional Range achieve a heightened level of technolog y and elegance at ever y touch point, set to inspire the design savvy luxur y consumer for years to come ”

The launch of Dacor ’ s expanded Transitional Collection and new Built-In Refrigeration lineup follows a year of impressive grow th, a testament to the brand ’ s abilit y to deliver a portfolio of innovative appliances In continuation of the brand ’ s success, Dacor remains an integral partner to designers seeking meaningful innovations that redefine the k i t c h e n ’ s ro l e i n t h e h om e a n d s h a p e t h e w ay l u x u r y appliances are viewed and made KN

Loop Announces Support for Warranty Returns

L o o p, a l e a d i n g r e t u r n m a n a g e m e n t platf or m, has launc hed expanded suppor t f or warr anties This ne w f eature wil l al low m e r c h a n t s t o c r e a t e r e t u r n p o l i c i e s s p e c i f i c a l l y f o r w a r r a n t i e s a n d p r o d u c t qualit y guar antees, as wel l as re vie w and p r o c e s s t h o s e c l a i m s w i t h i n t h e L o o p platf or m

Support for Warranties via L o o p w i l l a l s o e n a b l e shoppers to self-ser ve both standard return types, as well a s w a r r a n t y o r p ro d u c t quality guarantee returns in the L oop platform, driving satisfaction and cultivating brand loyalty

W i t h t h i s e x p a n d e d feature set, L oop merchants w i l l b e a b l e t o s t re a m l i n e p ro c e s s e s ac ro s s a l l re t u r n s t y p e s , w h i l e f u l l y i n t e g r a t i n g w a r r a n t y p ro g r a m s w i t h i n t h e p o s tp u r c h a s e e x p e r i e n c e Tr a d i t i o n a l l y, m e r c h a n t t e a m s h a n d l e t h e i n t a k e a n d p ro c e s s i n g o f w a r r a n t y c l a i m s m a n u a l l y, b u t w i t h this expanded suppor t from L o o p, t h e y c a n n o w automate these retur ns and e n a b l e c u s t o m e r s t o s e l fser ve warr ant y c laims, e ven b e y o n d t h e m e r c h a n t ’ s s t a n d a rd re t u r n w i n d ow.

“Providing our customers with a best-in-class customer ser vice experience is our top priority,” said Jenna Best, vice p re s i d e n t o f c u s t om e r e x p e r i e n c e a t B ro ok l i n e n “ We a re c on fi d e n t i n t h e quality of our products and are able to stand behind their performance with the hasslef re e, e l e v a t e d re t u r n s e x p e r i e n c e f rom L o o p ’ s Warranties feature ” L o o p ' s a b i l i t y t o p ro c e s s a l l r e t u r n t y p e s m a k e s i t t h e m o s t c o m p r e h e n s i v e p o s t - p u rc h a s e s o l u t i o n f o r S h o p i f y m e rc h a n t s L o o p ’ s a u t o m a t e d p l a t f o r m a l s o d e l i v e r s v a l u a b l e t i m e s a v i n g s f o r m e rc h a n t s a n d s e a m l e s s c u s t o m e r e x p e r i e n c e s f o r s h o p p e r s t h a t f o s t e r l o y a l t y a n d re p e a t p u rc h a s e s “A t L o o p, w e ’ r e c o m m i t t e d t o h e l p i n g a l l b r a n d s f i n d a p a t h t o p r o f i t a b i l i t y t h r o u g h retur ns, ” said Tasha Reasor, SVP of marketing at L oop “ W i t h e n h a n c e d f e a t u r e s like Warr anties, br ands c an automate and streamline all a s p e c t s o f t h e p o s tp u r c h a s e e x p e r i e n c e ,

h e l p i n g t h e m b e t t e r s e r ve t h e i r c u s t om e r s a n d s t i l l h a v e p l e n t y o f t i m e t o f o c u s o n g ro w i n g t h e i r b u s i n e s s ”

L oop is the post-purchase platform that e n a b l e s S h o p i f y m e rc h a n t s t o t r a n s f o r m returns into exchanges L oop helps more than 2,200 brands increase customer loyalty,

retain more revenue and lower reverse

l o g i s t i c s c o s t s . T h ro u g h i n n o v a t i ve features such as Instant Exchanges, Shop Now and Bonus Credit, L oop has helped merchants retain more than $900 million in revenue over the past five years KN

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Different Light

Linea unveils collection

Linea Light Group presents the novelties 2023 of the Decòrative Collection: cuttingedge lighting systems, which offer maximum flexibility for ever smarter spaces

Camping

Ve r s a t i l e a n d ae s t h e t i c a l l y a p p e a l i n g, C a m p i n g i s a t a b l e l a m p p o r t a b l e rechargeable that was inspired by the old c amping lights – tr anspor table oil lamps with a hand le Camping is characterized by a modernized silhouette with a specific focus on technolog y, portability and quality

T h e l a m p p l a t e a n d h a n d l e c a n b e positioned at different heights, influencing the surrounding light emission There are three light intensities that freely var y the color temperature from a minimum of 1700K (ver y warm light) to a maximum of 4000K ( n a t u r a l l i g h t ) , t h a n k s t o Wa r m Tu n e technolog y

D ubcolor

Dubcolor is a table lamp elegant and colorful: available in six colors, perfect for adapting to a variety of styles. Dubcolor is rechargeable via Type C USB cable and charger, both inc luded in the package

Thanks to the button at the base of the lamp, it is possible to adjust precisely the c o l o r t e m p e r a t u re a s we l l a s t h e l i g h t intensity Equipped with D ynamic W hite technolog y, the LED source allows non-stop smooth adjustment from a minimum of 1700 K (ver y warm white) to a maximum of 4000 K (natural), simpl y by holding down the button until the desired color temperature is reached

A simple touch of the same button, on the other hand, al lows you to adjust the intensity by choosing from three different options: light at 25, 50 or 100 percent

Alba

Alba is a wall lamp for indoor and outdoor use It is extremely versatile Thanks to the double installation surface, you can orient the lamp to suit your needs, choosing to h a ve m o re l i g h t d ow nw a rd s o r u pw a rd s Moreover, by rotating it 180 degrees, you will have two more types of positioning and light, different from the previous ones

T h e b o d y a n d t h e f r a m e c a n b e i n

aluminum painted white or wrinkled black ( i n d o o r ) , d a rk - b row n o r w r i n k l e d g r ay (outdoor IP65) and c lear glass diffuser

Yo-Yo

Available in both pendant and wall-mounted versions, Yo-Yo is a lamp distinguished by its asymmetrical shape reminiscent of the u n f o r ge t t a b l e a n d t i m e l e s s Yo -Yo I t i s composed of two equal, slightly oblique parts

that enc lose a radial-emitting LED source

The result is a variable emission, more open at the bottom and narrower at the top Wall-mounted Yo-Yo offers optimal glare control and a more pronounced emission depending on the chosen direction

Miguel

W h e n yo u ad d a t o u c h o f c o l o r t o t h e industrial style, the result is Miguel: a metal pendant that combines rigorous and essential lines with a selection of colors designed for contemporar y environments The shade is white on the inside and reflects the light by directing it to the surface below

Externally, the Miguel family allows one to indulge in the choice of favorite colors: black, gray, red, blue and green The support cable and ceiling rose are white, with the exception of the black version that comes with a total-black cable and ceiling rose

The interior of the shade houses the LED source with warm white light in a choice of two color temperatures: 2700 K and 3000 K

Per la

Perla is an unmistakable name for something refined, unique and with precious finishes such as the pendant of Linea Light Group Available in two versions: with a total of nine arms (one section of six and one of three) that can be combined in two different configurations or with a total of 12 arms (one section of six and two of three) that c a n b e c om b i n e d i n t h re e d i f f e re n t configurations

A t h re ad e d d i s c j o i n s t h e e n d s o f t h e central body by means of an intuitive screw c on n e c t i on E ac h a r m e n d s w i t h a longitudinal rod with two lights, to ensure diffuse light without a cavern effect Av a i l a b l e i n v a r i o u s fi n e fi n i s h e s : t h e c e n t r a l s t r u c t u re i s a v a i l a b l e i n b l ac k o r wrinkled white, while arms and end rods are available in brushed gold or brushed black nickel finishes

In 1976, Linea was known as Minulamp, w h i c h s p e c i a l i z e d i n c om p on e n t s f o r chandeliers In 1985 – thanks to the union with other Venetian realities – the current name of Linea Light Group was adopted In the ear ly 2000s, the Treviso company was among the first in Europe to specialize in LED technolog y, as the perfect response to t h e n e e d s o f e n e r g y e f fi c i e n c y, l i g h t i n g per formance, precision colors and design versatility

The experience accumulated over the years has allowed Linea to acquire cutting-edge knowhow paired with Made in Italy design, electronics entirely made in-house and an R&D division with 85 professionals KN

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LaCividina Looks Forward, Lauds Past

Glory seats

LaCividina has launched two seating collections that, with diff erent languages, inter pret the same union of design innovation and constructive tradition

Dorothea, by Andrea Steid l, it is the modular system that evolves beyond the boundaries of linear design, experimenting with organic, spontaneous and lively compositions

The Agetti armchair, designed by Garcia Cumini, on the o t h e r h a n d s t r i p s t h e c on c e p t o f s o f t n e s s f rom t h e superstructures and recreates its most authentic spirit into a r i go ro u s s e a t t h a t c h a l l e n ge s t h e r u l e s o f t r ad i t i on a l

upholster y.

E a r l i e r t h i s ye a r d u r i n g D e s i g n We e k , L a C i v i d i n a inaugurated its first permanent exhibition space in the heart of Milan, the newest venture in a journey through more than 20 collections and near ly 50 years of made-in-Italy upholstered furniture design and culture

Ten years af ter the re-edition of the iconic Osaka sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967, Osaka was “dressed up ” with Kvadrat ’ s Arda fabric, an upholster y that boasts unique colors and environmentally friend ly features

The modernity of Pierre Paulin’s masterpiece spans the decades unscathed, and the success of the Osaka sofa bears witness to this The unmistakable design and ability to adapt to any context in total freedom are the timeless winners of this product

For LaCividina, just as it was back in 2013 at the first reissuing, the creation of Osaka is not just an exercise in technique but a tribute to its creator Pierre Paulin who re vo l u t i on i z e d l i f e s t y l e t h ro u g h a p e r s on a l v i s i on o f furnishings KN

touches finishing

Don’t underestimate the visual impact of a carefully chosen finish; it completes a design and brings together the overall look of a room Selecting the right decorative accents c an have a direct impact on ac hie ving a certain aesthetic

W ith an abundance of options available, homeowners and designers alike are tasked with choosing the perfect fixture and metal to br ing a vision to lif e Here is a look at an exceptional r ange of trending finishes t h a t a re e s s e n t i a l t o c re a t i n g a c o h e s i ve look and ele vate the beaut y of any living environment

T he Resurgence of Brass

Brass finishes such as aged brass and satin brass are here to stay These golden tones a re r i c h , w a r m a n d o f f e r a v i n t a ge a n d nostalgic charm Brass pairs well with most d e s i g n s , ad d i n g c h a r ac t e r t o c a b i n e t r y, lighting, appliances and doors

Nuanced Nickel

Incorporating nickel finishes throughout the home adds a sleek and contemporar y feel. Often used to enhance a color scheme, nickel fixtures complement a variety of architectural styles and elevate the overall look of interior

elevate beauty of environment

spaces ranging from kitchens to baths

Captivating Copper

Copper finishes offer a warm alternative to more traditional hues This elegant and softer option complements various color palettes, especially those featuring neutral and earthy tones Copper blends well with design styles that range from r ustic and traditional to modern and ec lectic

Two Wor lds Collide

Mixed finishes add depth and visual interest, creating a personalized aesthetic In keeping

with this trend, designers have stepped up their game when it comes to thinking outside of the box From c lean lines to cur ves to architectural details, incorporating mixed metals is an opportunity to showcase both function and style; don’t sacrifice one for the other

Pop of Color

Tap into the playful side of design and add a pop of color as the vibrant focal point to a room. Infusing color brings a fresh and livel y feel to inter iors Embrace personal s t y l e a n d c h o o s e a fi n i s h t h a t re f l e c t s individual tastes KN

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Tonelli unveils AW-Chair

Tonelli Design, which specializes in highend furniture, has created the practical and versatile AW-chair. Signed by the famous designer Massimo Castagna and made of s o l i d wo o d , t h i s n o ve l t y l i n e i s t h e combination of meticulous handwork and the use of next-generation machiner y

As al way s for Tonelli, the attention to detail is fundamental – from the metal detail

on the backrest to the special shape of the legs (to instill more solidity and resistance) up to the combination of exc lusive fabrics –each part contributes to make this seating a refined and characterful element

I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s h a p e , t h e f a b r i c element makes AW-Chair a sophistic ated and refined furniture piece The chairs have a n a m p l e s e l e c t i o n o f f a b r i c s , i n f o u r

c ategor ies, all of high qualit y and made in Ital y From the trendy bouc lé, through the textured tone-on-tone, up to the delic ate pastel colors, they c an be combined with the different wood finishes to accommodate any requirement

The chair in solid ash wood with turned legs and frame with crossbars is available in Siberian Ash, Eucalipto and Natural Oak

finishes and open-pore black lacquer They are shaped and have upholstered seating, covered in fabric.

The backrest is made with upholstered c u r ve d wo o d a n d c o ve re d f ron t a l l y w i t h fabric, cordon-like stitching on the edge to l e a ve t h e wo o d i n t h e b ac k v i s i b l e A connecting joint between the backrest and frame comes in polished metal KN

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him) fans to pose in and presumably post on Instagram

Pink cornhole bags and a giant pink Jenga game are inc luded along with numerous o t h e r s e t u p s p r i m e d f o r ph o t o t a k i n g inc luding Barbie portraits on walls, a fullsized lip-shaped sofa (in muted pink), custom n e on s i g n s ( on e re ad s “ yo u ’ re l i k e re a l l y prett y ” in br ight pink) and a high-heelshaped chair (not pink, but pink’s bestie, white) along with lots of pink doors, chairs, cushions and pillows scattered throughout

pool (no, the pool isn’t pink)

A l s o t h i s s u m m e r, H GT V h o s t e d “ B a r b i e D re a m h o u s e Chal lenge ” to promote the film, setting teams against each other to re n o v a t e h om e s w i t h B a r b i efriend ly touches

“ B a r b i e i s p a r t o f a u n i v e r s a l l a n g u a g e , ” s a i d B r i a n K l e i n s c h m i d t , c o - l e a d e r o f t h e winning team along with his wife, Mika “Ever yone around the world knows who she is

people have told us, ‘I would live in that house in a h e a r t b e a t , ’ because it takes t h e m b ac k t o their childhood ”

The winning H GT V B a r b i e house in S anta C l a r i t a , C a l i f , features a bright pink water slide, a topiar y shaped i n t h e i c on i c Barbie “B” with h e r f a vo r i t e flower, peonies, i n w h i t e a n d pink, a stocked p i n k B a r b i e c loset and pink turf by the pool ( w h i c h w a s n’t easy to find, the designers said)

But arguabl y t h e m o s t Barbie-est D reamhouse is a n o c e a n f ron t m a n s i on i n –w h e re e l s e ? –M a l i b u , C a l i f

ree-stor y mansion even looks e Mattel Dreamhouse – a “ lifetoy pink mansion,” according Airbnb website t t e l p u t t h e M a l i b u mhouse up to rent in 2019, to ote Barbie’s 60th anniversar y, $ 6 0 a n i g h t B a r b i e m e n i t i e s u d e d a w a l k - i n c l o s e t w i t h bie fashions inc luding br ight ses, a neon pink motorc yc le met and the space suit she wore n astronaut

The re-pinkified mansion was ened up this summer on Airbnb promote the movie – but with e n e r g y I n ad d i t i on t o m o re nk, Ken “ hosted ” guests with d d e d K e n m e n i t i e s s u c h a s a uf ted seashell bed covered in Western-themed bedding, Ken’s the c loset (heavy on cowboy d animal pr int button-downs), a “Ken-ecue” to replace the “Barbie-cue,” a disco roller rink and a g ym with Ken’s Beefy Body Brine

All of this is great fun, but a recurring question is, can all this pink sur vive past the “Barbie” film popularity? Is pink the new black?

“Absolutely the ‘Barbie’ movie pushes pink to the fore – $1 billion at the box office is a forceful wind in pink sails – I mean, sales!” said Julie Smith V incenti of Nine Muses Media, who curates the FIRST LOOK and TrendWatch programs for ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Market

“But we ’ ve been courting pinks in home furnishings and housewares for several years now Remember Millennial Pink? It has had surprising staying power and influence since the mid 2010s,” she said

“ W hat the ‘Barbie’ film does exceptionally well is show multiple variations of pink: as a sweet, whispered pastel; as a ’90s-era neon b r i g h t ; a n d a s a m i d - t on e h u e, ” S m i t h V incenti said “It ’ s the warm, mid-tone pinks and sporty pinks that I can’t get ‘Kenough’ of right now

“It ’ s worth noting that beyond the colors in the movie, Barbie’s many homes are fertile ground for pattern inspiration The iconic Townhouse of the mid 1970s with its flat design features comes to mind,” she said “Historians point out this was influenced by t h e t e x t i l e s - f o r w a rd Pa t t e r n a n d Decoration Movement of the 1970s, which presents as feminine, decorative, artful and

strong ”

The wor ld of design agrees with Smith V incenti, rediscovering pink as a color full of life and style Seating, wardrobes, coverings and accessories, here are tips for furniture f rom p re s t i g i o u s b r a n d s s u c h a s Ton e l l i Design, Terratinta Group, Horm, Antolini, laCividina and Casamania by Horm in many hues of pink that would surely please Barbie and Ken

Tonelli Desig n Pink & Glass

C re a t e d by d e s i g n e r K a r i m R a s h i d f o r

Tonelli Design, the Aperture mirror, thanks to its soft lines, gives a refined and minimalist touch, making it ideal as a living room mirror Pink is proposed here for the small glove compartment, which can be customized in bright pink and creates a lovely contrast

An e f f e c t i ve c om b i n a t i on a l s o f o r t h e Naked armchair, conceived by architect and d e s i g n e r G i o v a n n i Tom m a s o G a r a t t on i , which has a minimal and c lean structure C om p o s e d o f t r a n s p a re n t o r e x t r a - c l e a r tempered glass, it can be customized with an opaque leather seat that shines in bright pink

Ter ratinta Group Ceramic Wall T iles & Wallpaper Terratinta Group has always considered pink as a color to play with, opting for cheerful and fresh tones and combinations F irst it d i d i t w i t h c e r a m i c s , p a s s i n g t h ro u g h collections such as Artigiana, Vernici and Typic, to reach the patterns of the Wallpapers collection where this color merges with a natural inspiration Solutions where pink is combined with white and blue highlights its luminosity and casualness

Antolini ’ s Mag nificence of Nature

W ith Rose Q uartz, pink is also among the protagonists in the wor ld of natural stones, for an interior of splendor and magnificence. Part of Antolini ’ s Precioustone Collection, which inc ludes a selection of more than 130 v a r i e t i e s o f p re c i o u s ge m s , R o s e Q u a r t z surprises with its chromatic suggestions and s h i n e s on i t s ow n l i g h t , t h a n k s t o i t s t r a n s l u c e n c e t h a t a l l ow s i t t o b e re t ro

Casamania by Hor m ’ s HER & HIM Like Bar bie and Ken, H ER & H IM by Casamania by Horm breaks into the scene, as protagonists! Casamania by Horm, sister

COURTESY OF WARNER BROS

, y , e ver yday furniture is inter preted through cosmopolitan and avant-garde influences for an ironic and pop design

The irreverent HIM & HER chairs by Fabio Novembre take up the Panton Chair model, reshaping its physicality on the cast of a male and a female body Available in different colors, as well as in matt or glossy finishes, HIM & HER takes on “sculpted forms like naked models of seduction, but are not ashamed,” Novembre said Another interesting proposal is L obby ; the chair ’ s aesthetic is c lear and decisive, with a strong profile and c lean lines, while

accommodate the user in extreme comfort Giro, on the other hand, is a pouf system that comes in different sizes, echoing the game of the hula hoop and its movement Giro moves in space and the colors set the tone and nuances It ’ s available fixed or on castors

In the Fantin Palette, Q uar tz Pink

The multi-award-winning Frame Kitchen, winner of the Archiproducts Design Award 2018 and selected in the ADI Index 2019, is available in two workstations with two or three doors (128 or 188 cm wide) that are

also suitable for outdoors, thanks to the special cataphoresis treatment t h a t a l l ow s h i g h re s i s t a n c e t o atmospheric agents The modularity allows the free composition of doors, drawers and deep drawers, as well a s t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f i n t e g r a t i n g ac c e s s o r i e s a n d h o u s e h o l d appliances of the best brands

Among the 35 color finishes in the catalog is Q uartz Pink laCividina T inged Pink Pink is of ten associated solel y as the color for decorating children’s b e d ro om s I n re a l i t y, p i n k i s a n elegant and refined color that can enrich both residential and contract spaces laCividina, which through t h e d e s i g n a n d p ro d u c t i on o f d e s i g n e r s o f a a n d a r m c h a i r collections expresses the authentic M ad e i n I t a l y, o f f e r s t h e i c on i c Osaka sofa, the elegant Nap, the brand new Agetti armchair and the graceful Ala by Sebastian Herkner W ith their different shades of pink, they are well suited to various design styles

G T Desig n ’ s Antique Pink Elegance

D e s i g n e d by D e a n n a C om e l l i n i , K a m a h a s re vo l u t i on i z e d t h e industr y of contemporar y carpets, r ightfull y enter ing the histor y of design The first carpet made of a sumptuous and wild hand-woven v i s c o s e fi b e r, K a m a c a p t u re s t h e light and lets it float on its wef ts, also in the shade S abbia Lunare, w i t h i t s e l e g a n t a n t i q u e p i n k reflections KN

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Sartoria Ceramics hit the right note

Sartoria, the Terratinta Group brand with a c lear commitment to experimenting with colors and shapes, has interpreted the new frontiers of cer amics in searc h of unprecedented expressions and combinations

If the aim, to quote a famous Beach Boys song, was to arouse good vibrations, the new collection by Sartoria, one of the Terratinta Group’s brands, hits the mark from the ver y first listen

V ibes presents itself as the evolution of the simplest building element, moving away f rom i t s p r i m a r y u s e a n d s e e k i n g n e w expressions W ith their livel y shapes, the tiles in this collection, assembled like a huge construction game, are arranged graphically to compose contemporar y frescoes

A complex melody of volumes and textures

t o e x p l o re s p a t i a l i t y, m o d u l a r i t y a n d re p e t i t i on o r i g i n a l l y, re l e a s i n g p o s i t i ve v i b r a t i on s A s e n s a t i on i n l i n e w i t h t h e

Sartoria project, which was created for those who love interior design, small size, color and decoration and are looking for a tailormade, meticulous and creative product

The brand ’ s design research can be found

in five versions – F lat, Fold, Q uilt, Punch and Peak – each with an original and versatile design to match the finishes and colors

I f F l a t i s t h e m o re c l a s s i c , p l a i n a n d homogeneous version, Fold inserts a new vertical relief element that cuts the tile in h a l f, c re a t i n g a d e l i c a t e d i m e n s i on a l boundar y

A boundar y that is complicated in the Q uilt version, where the ver tic al relief is multiplied to create a wavy effect reminiscent of the folds of a blanket, Punch moves even farther away from the c lassic, going straight to the target with a surface where the threedimensionality is even more evident thanks to a sort of punching that brings a regular series of semicirc les to move the surface

The Peak version, on the other hand, looks like a return to the c lassic, but do not be misled; the surface is not flat but cur ved, an artifice that generates a pleasant effect of sof tness and wrapping

E ac h ve r s i on s h i n e s w i t h i t s f u r t h e r customiz ed aesthetics thanks to the t wo a v a i l a b l e fi n i s h e s , m a t t a n d g l o s s y, b o t h offered in six colors KN

freezable kid-friendly

lunch boxes

J u s t i n t i m e f o r b a c k - t o - s c h o o l s e a s o n , Pa c k I t h a s i n t ro d u c e d a l i n e o f f re e z a b l e l u n c h b ox e s d e s i g n e d f o r a n d i n s p i re d by p re s c h o o l e r s T h e P l a y t i m e L u n c h B ox e s f e a t u re a n e w ro u n d e d s h a p e a n d a b r i g h t l y c o l o re d k i d - f r i e n d l y d e s i g n – p e r f e c t f o r l i t t l e hands with big personalities. Eco-fr iend l y a n d re u s a b l e, t h i s n e w l i n e o f i n n o v a t i v e

b o x e s k e e p s f o o d o r g a n i z e d esh for hours They ’ re the ideal f f u n a n d f u n c t i on a n d a g re a t t o s t a r t o f f t h e s c h o o l ye a r i n e Pa c k I t c o n t i n u e s t o i n n o v a t e d e x p a n d o u r o f f e r i n g s t o e e t t h e n e e d s o f a w i d e r r a n g e f c u s t o m e r s , ” s a i d Pe t e r O w e n s , C E O “ O u r n e w, h o u g h t f u l l y d e s i g n e d P l a y t i m e L u n c h B o x e s h a v e b e e n d e v e l o p e d f o r p r e s c h o o l - a g e d c h i l d r e n – a n e w c a t e g o r y f o r u s . We a r e e x c i t e d a b o u t t h e d i r e c t i o n d m o m e n t u m t h e c o m p a n y i s n g a n d h a v e p l a n s f o r t r a t e g i c p ro d u c t l a u n c h e s o ve r t h e n e x t 1 2 m o n t h s ” T h e n e w P l a y t i m e L u n c h B o x e s a r e d e s i g n e d w i t h Pa c k I t ' s p a t e n t e d E c o Fre e z e Te c h n o l o g y : f re e z a b l e ge l b u i l t i n t o t h e b a g ’ s w a l l s a n d f e a t u r e a n e w a n t i m i c ro b i a l l i n i n g T h e y ’ re a v a i l a b l e i n t h re e p a t t e r n s : P i n k Po p s i c l e, S p a c e s h i p a n d R a i n b o w A l l t h r e e p r o d u c t s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e

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Connected Chef Kitchen Tablet Spares Home Cooks’ Personal Devices

Capstone Companies, Inc has launched its latest product, the Connected Chef Kitchen Tablet Developed to address the increasing t re n d o f c on s u m e r s b r i n g i n g e x p e n s i ve phones and tablets into the kitchen, this purpose-built tablet offers a solution that e n h a n c e s t h e c o ok i n g e x p e r i e n c e w h i l e prioritizing safety, durability and affordability

In recent years, it has become commonplace for people to use their personal devices in the kitchen for recipe browsing, cooking tutorials and communication However, this practice poses numerous concerns, including potential damage to valuable devices and potential health and safet y r isks The kitchen environment, with its liquids, spills and food

bacteria, can cause irreversible harm to phones and tablets, as well as cross-contamination between devices and food

Understanding these challenges, Capstone Companies developed the Connected Chef K i t c h e n Ta b l e t , d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y f o r culinar y environments

T h e C on n e c t e d C h e f K i t c h e n Ta b l e t features a reinforced glass display, minimizing the r isk of screen breakage e ven in busy kitchens. W ith waterproof seals and a raised base to protect against spills and liquids, this tablet is built to withstand the demands of a kitchen setting

By using the Connected Chef Kitchen Tablet, home chefs can address the health

and safety concerns associated with using p e r s on a l d e v i c e s i n t h e k i t c h e n T h e dedicated tablet provides a designated area that eliminates the transfer of bacteria and germs between food and personal devices

C on s u m e r s c a n c o ok w i t h c on fi d e n c e, knowing their devices are protected and their food remains safe

T h e C on n e c t e d C h e f K i t c h e n Ta b l e t ser ves as the perfect companion for culinar y enthusiasts, offering easy access to a vast array of food blogger sites, online cookbooks, YouTube tutorials, and recipe organization tools W ith its user-friend ly interface and ro b u s t c on n e c t i v i t y o p t i on s , t h e t a b l e t e n h a n c e s t h e c o ok i n g e x p e r i e n c e a n d

streamlines the process of following recipes, watching videos and engaging with cooking content

“ We a re t h r i l l e d t o i n t ro d u c e t h e Connected Chef Kitchen Tablet, a gamechanging solution for home cooking,” said S t e w a r t Wa l l ac h , C E O o f C a p s t on e Companies “ We understand the importance of both safety and convenience in the kitchen, and our purpose-built tablet addresses these needs. It provides a durable, hygienic and affordable solution that elevates the cooking experience ”

T h e C o n n e c t e d C h e f K i t c h e n Ta b l e t was slated to be available f or purc hase by August KN

NRF Foundation Board Adds Four Members

T h e N RF Fo u n d a t i on h a s ad d e d f o u r members to its board of directors The new m e m b e r s we re e l e c t e d d u r i n g t h e o r g a n i z a t i on ’ s s u m m e r b o a rd m e e t i n g i n

New York City “ We a r e h o n o r e d t o w e l c o m e t h i s o u t s t a n d i n g g ro u p o f i n d i v i d u a l s t o t h e

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tec hnolog y, Amaz on; Meghan Marr, LIM c o l l e g e g r a d u a t e a n d 2 0 2 3 N R F

Foundation Next Generation top recipient and Penelope S ur, vice president of talent,

DICK ’S S por ting Goods.

The NRF Foundation board of directors i s c h a i re d by Tony S p r i n g, p re s i d e n t o f M ac y ’ s , I n c a n d c h a i r m a n a n d C E O o f Bloomingdale’s

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products featured

EXCELSTEEL LIGHTWEIGHT CAST IRON CHINESE WOK

Cook Pro s lightweight cast iron cookware offers excellent heat distribution and responsive temperature control without the weight and discomfort of traditional cast i r o n c o o k w a r e W i t h i t , you’ll be able to cook a wide selection of foods in the kitchen and expe -

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This wok allows food to cook faster, maintain s u p e r i o r h e a t r e t e n t i o n and adds another layer

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m e a l s Fo r a d d e d c o nvenience, this cast iron wok comes pre - seasoned so you can get cooking as soon as it arrives at your door

With proper maintenance and care of your cast iron work, you will be able to extend the lifespan and use and turn it into a reliable kitchen companion Suggested retail price: $74 99

Cook Pro Inc

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DOLCECLIMA FRESCO

Olim pia Splendid with its headquarters and m anufacturing plant in B rescia I taly and its North American HQ in Dallas is proud to introduce the newest model of its Dolceclima family of portable air cond i t i o n e r s a n d h e a t p u m p s f o r t h e N o r t h A m e r i c a n m a r ke t , c a l l e d D o lc e c l i m a F R E S C O D e s i g n e d i n I t a l y D o l c e c l i m a o f f e r i n g c o n s i s t s o f f i v e m o d e l s r a n g i n g i n c a p a c i t i e s f r o m 1 0 , 0 0 0 B T U t o 1 5 , 0 0 0 B T U ( S AC C 6 , 5 0 0 - 1 0 , 0 0 0 B T U s ) , i d e a l f o r c o o l i n g o r h e a t i n g s p a c e s o f 3 5 0 s q u a r e f e e t up to 600 square feet T h e n e w F R E S C O m o d e l u s i n g t h e environmentally friendly R-32 refrigerant, is available in 12K or 15K BTU cap a c i t i e s ( c o o l i n g o n l y ) a n d e q u i p p e d w i t h v a r i o u s m o d e s o f o p e r a t i o n ( d eh u m i d i f i c a t i o n , f a n , s i l e n t , a u t o a n d t u r b o ) w i t h a m o d u l a t i n g f l a p t o c o ntrol air distribution thus provide the ult i m a t e c o m f o r t T h e F R E S C O c o m e s with onboard touch screen controls as w e l l a s r e m o t e c o n t r o l a n d i s W i - Fi r e a d y f o r r e m o t e a c c e s s f r o m a n y smart device as well as having a threeyear parts warranty

To learn more about the Dolceclima Series product please visit the website

Olimpia Splendid www olimpiasplendidusa com

ETHOZ MINIMALIST MUG

M a n y k n o w e t h o z f o r m a k i n g Fr e n c h p r e s s coffee makers, teapots and drinkware Now, the Montana-based company has launched a s t y l i s h M i n i m a l i s t M u g T h e 1 2 - o u n c e m u g comes in black gray and white with doublewall insulation to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold

They also have a snap - close lid with an angled sipping spout made of BPA- and phthal a t e - f r e e p l a s t i c a n o n - s l i p p a d d e d s i l i c o n e base T h e e l e g a n t l y s i m p l e a n d s l i m M i n i m a l i s t

Mug is ideal for anyone who enjoys their coffee or tea at home, at work or on the go It looks good from the kitchen to the living room and the office With a nice fit in the hand and durable double -wall construction you ll be able to take your time with your favorite brew wherever you are

Planetary Design

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TEFLON PLATINUM PLUS NONSTICK

Teflon™ nonstick coating systems last longer than pans with ceramic or silicone coatings and are dishwasher and metal utensil safe Chemours ensures durability by pro -

v i d i n g a n o n s t i c k c o a t i n g t h a t i s n o t

o n l y a b r a s i o n a n d s c r a t c h r e s i s t a n t ,

b u t a l s o h e l p s p r o t e c t a g a i n s t a d h esion and corrosion It ’ s this balance of p r o p e r t i e s t h a t ke e p s t h e s e n o n s t i c k c o a t i n g s p e r f o r m i n g l i ke n e w, y e a r a f t e r y e a r, s o t h e r e ’ s l i t t l e e r o s i o n t o the wallet

That ’ s because high- quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years Teflon nonstick coatings are the finest nonstick with a variety of products to meet the variety of cooking needs

All Teflon products are quality tested to live up to the Teflon brand promise: easier c o o k i n g a n d c l e a n u p , t i m e a f t e r t i m e Te f l o n P l a t i n u m P l u s n o n s t i c k i s t h e m o s t scratch- and abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date

The Chemours Company 866 205 1664 www chemours com

FRANMARA OVAL WINE COOLERS

Franmara’s Oval Wine Coolers are great for wine, Champagne or other beverages They ’ re made of durable acrylic, 100 percent BPA free, with easy-to - carry handles in two sizes and colors

T h e s e t w o c o n t e m p o r a r y b u c ke t s a r e c r ea t e d w i t h a m o d e r n p r o f i l e a n d i n t r i g u i n g

c u r v e s , m a k i n g f o r a m e m o r a b l e p r e s e n t at i o n Ke e p u p t o t w o b o t t l e s o f y o u r f i n e s t w i n e s c h i l l e d a n d r e a d y f o r s e r v i c e w i t h t h e 9077 Keep up to four bottles ready with the 9079 Both are available in black or white Perf e c t f o r w i n e r i e s , r e s t a u r a n t s a n d c a t e r e d events

The acrylic oval wine bucket 9077, a hefty two -bottle bucket is good for restaurants or for home Thick wall: 5 1 mm (0 20 inch) and w e i g h s j u s t u n d e r t w o p o u n d s Re t a i l s f o r $23 99

The acrylic oval wine bucket 9079, a heavyduty four-bottle bucket has strong 5 8 mm (0 23 inch) thick sidewalls Built for banquet as well as home use and weighs just under three pounds Retails for $48 99 Fr a n m a r a , I n c h a s m a n y m o r e w i n e a c c e s s o r i e s , b a r w a r e , c h e e s e a c c e s s o r i e s and cigar accessories

Franmara Inc.

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SMEG FAB10 COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

SMEG has launched the FAB10 compact r e f r i g e r a t o r, w h i c h c o m e s i n a c o l o r e d ‘ 5 0 s Re t r o S t y l e i n t o n e s f r o m a s u b t l e cream to vibrant red As with other SMEG r e f r i g e r a t o r s , i t s n o t o n l y d e s i g n e d t o a d d s t y l e t o a r o o m , b u t u s e s t h e l a t e s t technology for top performance and – unlike the real ‘50s refrigerators – high levels of energy efficiency

T h e i n t e r i o r i s d e s i g n e d t o a l l o w f u l l use of the space, with an adjustable door a n d i n t e r n a l s h e l v e s t h a t a r e e a s y t o r emove for cleaning There’s lots of space f o r s t o r i n g f r e s h f o o d a n d i t e v e n h a s a

small freezer

S M E G s h o w e d i t s S n o o p y a n d FA B 1 0 at KBIS along with a variety of cooktops, r a n g e s , d i s h w a s h e r s a n d s m a l l a p p l iances

Industr y veteran Nanc y Bar lar is joining Dallas Market Center as senior executive d i re c t o r o f n e w b u s i n e s s B a r l a r w i l l b e responsible for identifying and welcoming ne w gif t and home décor brands to The Temps at Total Home & Gif t Market

S h e b r i n g s m o re t h a n t wo d e c ad e s o f experience to Dallas Market Center, most recentl y having ser ved in a ke y business d e ve l o pm e n t ro l e w i t h Am e r i c a s M a r t Atlanta Bar lar will report to Dallas Market

C e n t e r S V P o f l e a s i n g, J o An n M i l l e r Marshall “ Nanc y has a merc hant ’ s e ye f or great brands, a keen understanding of what will help retailers thrive, and a passion for our business that ’ s unmatched,” Marshall said “As a native Texan, Nancy has enthusiastically

f ol lowed DMC ’ s remarkable momentum over the past se veral years S he has seen fi r s t h a n d t h e s t ron g b u s i n e s s b e i n g conducted in Dallas. Nancy ’ s dynamic energy combined with her industr y relationships and expertise will be a great addition to our already amazing team ” Barlar joins Dallas Market Center during u n p r e c e d e n t e d g r o w t h i n n e w b u y e r s visiting the market place from across the countr y and ne w br ands taking space in per manent show rooms and in tempor ar y booths during trade events The reimagined June 2023 Temps at Total Home & Gif t Market was the largest summer exhibition i n m o r e t h a n a d e c a d e a n d i n c l u d e d h u n d r e d s o f n e w e x h i b i t o r s a c r o s s f i v e distinct neighbor hoods

“ The last three years have seen a c lear shift in where better business is being created Dallas is the marketplace people are talking about, especially its continuing growth and b e d ro c k c om m i t m e n t t o t h e c u s t om e r, ”

Bar lar said “I’m excited to join a team that has a long-range strateg y, understands how t o s u p p o r t b o t h b u ye r s a n d s e l l e r s , a n d remains true to its family-owned company values ” B a r l a r j o i n s a t e a m o f l e ad e r s h i p i n g i f t a n d h om e t h a t i n c l u d e s J o a n U l r i c h , EV P leasing; Dave Savula, business development strategist; K arol S ullins, executive director ; and Nancy Wolkow, Nancy Axtman, Marie Q u i n n a n d A s h l e y C h a n e y, l e a s i n g d i re c t o r s Bar lar most recently ser ved as executive

d i re c t o r w i t h Am e r i c a s M a r t At l a n t a , responsible for new business development and sales for gif t and home trade shows Prior to that position, she ser ved in sales positions in AmericasMart ’ s publishing and media group

A n a t i ve Te x a n , B a r l a r w a s r a i s e d i n Houston and San Antonio She graduated from Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches Dallas Market Center is anticipating wella t t e n d e d f a l l a n d w i n t e r t r ad e e ve n t s including Total Home & Gift Market, taking place Sept 19-21; Dallas Design Week, Sept 19-21; ArchLIGHT Summit, Sept 19-20; a n d T h e Te m p s a t To t a l H om e & G i f t Market, Jan 10-13, which is part of Total Home & Gif t Market, Jan 10-16 KN

New Offerings Drive Summer Atlanta Market

T h e s u m m e r 2 0 2 3 A t l a n t a M a r k e t energiz ed the gif t and home industr y with a s e r i e s o f n e w o f f e r i n g s – a n e l e v a t e d a r r i v a l e x p e r i e n c e, t h e a d d i t i o n o f c a s u a l a n d o u t d o o r re s o u rc e s a n d a n e n h a n c e d @ M a r k e t a p p t o f a c i l i t a t e d i s c o v e r y a n d f o l l o w u p – a l l p r e s e n t e d a g a i n s t t h e b a c k d ro p o f n e w A N D M O RE b r a n d i n g, J u l y 1 1 - 1 7 , a t A m e r i c a s M a r t A t l a n t a . “A N D M O RE re i n t ro d u c e d i t s e l f a s a t a s t e m a k e r f o r m o d e r n m a r k e t p l a c e b u y i n g a n d s e l l i n g , ” s a i d C E O B o b M a r i c i c h “ N e w a n d e x c i t i n g p r o d u c t across existing and ne w buy ing c ategor ies, e n g a g i n g m a r k e t e v e n t s , p ro f e s s i o n a l a n d personal connections and the introduction of a ne w digital tool – al l of these signaled a n e w e r a f o r A t l a n t a M a r k e t ” B u ye r s f ro m a l l 5 0 s t a t e s a n d n e a r l y 5 0 c o u n t r i e s a t t e n d e d , w i t h a n i n c r e a s e i n n o r t h e a s t e r n , w e s t e r n a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l re p re s e n t a t i o n a t t h i s s u m m e r ’ s A t l a n t a M a r k e t M o t i v a t e d b y p r o d u c t l i n e i n t ro d u c t i o n s , n e w m a r k e t b r a n d i n g a n d d i g i t a l t o o l s t o e n h a n c e a n d e x t e n d t h e a t - m a r k e t e x p e r i e n c e , b u y e r s e n j o y e d a r o b u s t r e i n v e n t i o n o f w h a t i t m e a n s t o s h o p a t A t l a n t a M a r k e t “A t l a n t a M a rk e t w a s p h e n o m e n a l – t h e b e s t s h o w w e h a v e h a d ye t i n t e r m s o f v o l u m e o f o rd e r s a n d t h e n e w c o n t a c t s w e m a d e, ” s a i d R a c h e l Wa l k e r, a r t i s t a n d f o u n d e r o f l i f e s t y l e b r a n d H a p p y B y R a c h e l , w h o r e p o r t e d s e e i n g a b o u t 6 0 percent ne w accounts “O ver al l, the buyers felt happy We focus on ar t-based products t h a t a r e f u n , c o l o r f u l , c h e e r f u l a n d c e l e b r a t o r y, s o we a t t r ac t e d t h o s e b u ye r s ” S o m e 1 4 i n d u s t r y b u y i n g g ro u p s a n d

member-based organiz ations added to the o v e r a l l b u y i n g p o w e r a t t h e s u m m e r 2 0 2 3

A t l a n t a M a r k e t “ T h e s h e e r v a r i e t y o f p r o d u c t s a n d i n n o v a t i on s s h owc a s e d a t At l a n t a M a rk e t i s , i n i t s e l f, a t e s t a m e n t t o i t s i m p o r t a n c e I t p ro v i d e s a m a g n i fi c e n t o p p o r t u n i t y t o d i s c o v e r n e w p ro d u c t l i n e s , ” s a i d J e n n i f e r M o r t o n , C E O o f t h e A s s o c i a t i o n o f G o l f M e r c h a n d i s e r s “ T h e s e d i s c o v e r i e s , c o u p l e d w i t h t h e c h a n c e t o i n t e r a c t w i t h s o m e o f t h e m o s t i n f l u e n t i a l f i g u r e s i n our field, ensure that attendees return with knowledge that signific antl y bolsters their p u rc h a s i n g d e c i s i o n s ” W i t h 6 , 0 0 0 b r a n d s , 1 , 0 0 0 s h o w ro o m s a n d 1 , 1 0 0 t e m p o r a r i e s a c ro s s t h e g i f t a n d h o m e c a t e g o r i e s , b u ye r s b e n e fi t t e d f ro m a n a b u n d a n c e o f b u y i n g o p t i o n s “ O u t o f a l l o f t h e m a r k e t s I a t t e n d t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r, A t l a n t a i s m y f a v o r i t e ! ” s a i d S a r a h M a r t e n s , d i v i s i o n m e r c h a n d i s i n g m a n a g e r o f f u r n i t u r e o f Ne b r a s k a Fu r n i t u re M a r t “ I a c c o m p a n y a t e a m o f o u r b u ye r s t o A t l a n t a t w i c e a ye a r f o r a l l o f o u r a c c e s s o r y n e e d s a n d t o b e i n s p i re d by t re n d s a n d i n c re d i b l e v i s u a l d i s p l a y s Fro m s e a s o n a l t o e v e r yd a y d e c o r a n d w a l l a r t t o t a b l e t o p, e v e r y t h i n g i s i n o n e e a s y - t o - n a v i g a t e l o c a t i o n ” L o n g t i m e m a r k e t p a r t i c i p a n t s a l s o enjoyed refreshed selling potential through n e w, e x p a n d e d a n d re l o c a t e d s h o w ro o m a n d n e w t e m p o r a r y e x h i b i t o r s a s w e l l a s overall excitement connected with the ne w A N D M O RE b r a n d i d e n t i t y a s a m a r k e t b a c k d ro p “ We l o v e o u r n e w s h o w ro o m l o c a t i o n o n t h e fi r s t f l o o r o f B u i l d i n g 1 , a n d w e ’ v e

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