The benefit of following the housewares business as long as I have (34 years and counting) is the perspective I have when it comes to tracking a meaningful trend from its birth to maturity. I recall the buzz in the mid-1990s about how the industry was ripe to take...
Many American consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products and services, but they want help in identifying such options, according to the third annual Business of Sustainability Index from software and data services firm PDI Technologies. Different...
Sustainability is a factor that’s more important to consumers today. It has a recognized value in branding and product positioning, which is fostering increased adoption across the housewares sector. Retailers and manufacturers both have been considering how they can...
Nordic Ware has launched Verde cookware, a collection of non-stick cookware made without PFAS, PFOA and PTFE. Made in the USA, Verde cookware was designed for professional-grade cooking at home at an affordable cost, according to Nordic Ware. The cookware is made from...
Ikea U.S. has announced two major sustainability initiatives: a solar installation project that will add solar car parks, additional rooftop solar panels and battery energy storage systems to seven of its stores across the United States, and a renewable heating and...
