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- Women's Institute approves Pendeford products
Pendeford Housewares cooking and baking products have been given formal recognition by the Women’s Institute, which has over 200,000 members across the U.K. The Institute says any product that receives an official seal of approval must adhere to British traditions of cooking and baking. HousewaresLive.net
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- Florida retailers cautiously optimistic for 2013
Florida retailers are looking at 2013 to be a year of growth and expansion with hope that consumer confidence and spending will continue to rise despite continuing financial uncertainty. "We have grown our way out of the recession now. We are at pre-recession levels in terms of sales and employment. We are projecting that trend will continue,” says the Florida Retail Federation’s John Fleming. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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- 3 tech trends changing the retail landscape
Online retail continues to grow as consumers grow more comfortable with it, but other tech trends are also shaping the way we shop. Smartphones that let customers comparison shop on the spot are forcing retailers to be competitive on price, and interactive technology is transforming the in-store shopping experience, writes Cutler Group founder Zach Cutler. Forbes
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- Obama calls for economic growth that helps middle class
President Barack Obama said in his inaugural address that the government must do more to make sure that when the economy expands, the middle class isn't left behind. Unlike his first inaugural speech, in which Obama focused on dealing with the aftermath of the financial crisis, this time the president said the U.S. must deal with long-term economic problems. The Washington Post
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Paint the Show Store pink
During the International Home + Housewares Show, the Show Store is the place where attendees and exhibitors can make reservations for the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) or purchase tickets to the Industry Breakfast. The Show Store also sells pink products to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the HCF's legacy charity. Exhibitors are needed to donate pink product that can be sold at the Store for a nominal price -- under $20 -- all proceeds to benefit BCRF. Past merchandise has included pink hair dryers, hair brushes, thermoses, magnets and bracelets for the cause. For more information, contact Ginny Costello.
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IHA’s blog offers industry news, features and housewares trivia
Stay in touch with the pulse of the housewares industry with the IHA blog. Get in-depth coverage of industry news, ranging from Show info to global topics like shipping and international business. Before the Show, learn more about the speakers in the Innovation Theater and check out the Inside Discover Design series, which features interviews with the designers and exhibitors that make up the design and innovation-focused Discover Design. Read it here.
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