Tabletop & Entertaining

Trend expert shares latest lifestyle trends at 2019 International Home + Housewares Show

"People aren't buying objects, they're buying experiences," said consumer trend expert Tom Mirabile. We’re now in a consumer-centric period of retail where the consumer is in control, said Tom Mirabile, trend expert for the International... more »

A Dash of Humor

For some, the kitchen is a place of pleasure — whipping up creative meals, setting artistic table designs, serving guests, and indulging in delectable meals and desserts. For others, the kitchen is a destination that... more »

Casual Encounters

Today’s time-pressed hostesses and hosts are seeking casual elegance in entertaining. Rather than going formal, many are hosting wine or craft beer tastings in their kitchens. Some are inviting guests over to dine buffet style... more »

AmericasMart presents largest gourmet, tabletop collection to date at January 2017 market

AmericasMart Atlanta advances its long-standing role as the center of global entertaining trends with its January 2017 presentation of the largest-to-date permanent Gourmet Housewares, Gourmet Foods and Tabletop and Entertaining collection at The Atlanta International Gift and... more »

‘Best of Home’ and ‘Best of Lifestyle’ awards presented

Two products — AvoSeedo by AvoSeedo, LLC (Frankfurt, Germany) and True Moringa Lavender Facial Oil by True Moringa (Boston) — were recognized as “Best of HOME” and “Best of LIFESTYLE” presented by NY NOW, the Market... more »

William Glen Store Coming to Fair Oaks Boulevard

Sacramento, CA - Upscale home goods store William Glen is back in the Sacramento region -- and this time, it's not temporary.Sibling co-owners Mark Snyder and Amy Guthrie announced they're opening a William Glen store... more »

Carol’s Linens in Macon Moving Four Miles From Current Store

Macon, GA - Carol’s Linens is moving to the Prado shopping center on Forsyth Road, fewer than four miles from its current location.“I chose it for several reasons,” owner Carol Kaplan said. “The ownership of... more »

Bed & Butter Retail Shop to Open in Downtown Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI - Rock Paper Scissors owner Lisa Roberts is bringing a new retail concept to downtown Ann Arbor.Roberts plans to open Bed & Butter — a home goods, kitchen and baby store —... more »