Edison, New Jersey-based Designer Greetings Inc. has acquired Oklahoma City-based master greeting card distributor QPS and its sub distributors; United Wholesale, Cards N Such, Intermountain Greetings, Cards Plus, Northwest Cardco, MDS, Maida and Kibby. This is the largest acquisition of a greeting card distributor in North America’s history and marks the 17th acquisition for Designer […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Association News, National
IHA Occasions Report Examines Consumers’ Purchasing Plans
Consumers are embracing key life moments after the COVID-19 pandemic and are planning to continue doing so in the year ahead and beyond, according to the International Housewares Association’s 2023 Occasions Report. Results from the survey suggest that housewares retailers and suppliers should consider their role as gift providers for not only major life events but for […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
McCormick Names Piper As Chief Human Relations Officer
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company has appointed Sarah Piper to chief human relations officer. Piper has become a member of McCormick’s Management Committee. In her new role as chief human relations officer, Piper is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s global people strategy. Her responsibilities will include talent management, learning, total rewards, diversity, equity […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Implements Logile’s Management Suite
Logile has announced that Southern California-based retailer Vallarta Supermarkets has signed to roll out the Logile Inventory Management Solutions suite across its organization. Logile IMS is a solution suite that provides a center-store inventory management ecosystem focused on each store. Logile’s IMS, combined with its forecast and Workforce Management solution suites, offers retailers a unified solution suite – from item […]
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IHA Welcomes Travel Goods Association To Inspired Home Show
The International Housewares Association and the Travel Goods Association have announced a collaboration that will bring TGA’s 2023 live event to IHA’s Inspired Home Show from March 4-7 in Chicago. The Inspired Home Show will dedicate a new category – travel gear and luggage – to luggage, travel goods and accessory brands manufactured by members of […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Study Reports On Consumer Insights, Pet Ownership Trends
Franklin, Tennessee-based Mars Petcare launched the “Pets for Better Wellbeing” report, which uses new consumer insights to highlight current ownership trends. The company’s fourth annual report analyzes the impact of pet ownership on mental and physical wellbeing, comparing responses of owners to non-animal owners – and examines potential hurdles to adding four-legged family members. “The insights […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Tony Chachere’s Shares Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe
Opelousas, Louisiana-based Tony Chachere’s has released a deep-fried turkey recipe featuring the company’s Butter Marinade. Tony’s is promoting its marinades and seasonings as a Thanksgiving “favorite” this year. Its butter marinade can be injected into the turkey and its seasoning spread around the outside. Tony’s Deep-Fried Turkey Ingredients: three-five gallons of peanut oil (or any oil of your […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Reynolds Wrap Launches Three Turkey Recipes
Lake Forest, Illinois-based Reynolds Wrap has introduced three turkey recipes through its #TrendingTurkeys hashtag using viral online trends. The “It’s Corn! Turkey” features corn-infused ingredients, crusted with a cornmeal topping and served with a corn cereal and buttered corn on the cob. The Turkey Board features sides arranged on a board, charcuterie-style, with mashed potatoes, gravy and drizzled cranberry sauce. The last recipe […]