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The article features several tabletop collections with designs that are playful and whimsical highlighted at the New York Tabletop Show in September 2016 including the kate spade new york Orders Up collection, QSquare sea life melamine, and Ten Strawberry Street mugs and canisters.

The article informs on the New York Tabletop Show which showcased products including Jay Companies' new Elle Decor collection; Royal Crown Derby's new Art Glaze dinnerware; and glass and crystal tabletops.

The article evaluates several tableware including the three-piece sister collection from Zrike Co. Inc., European handmade crystal barware and giftware from Godinger Silver Art Co., and the Celtic Cross from Galway Crystal.

The article presents several tableware, including the Gigogne mug and saucer from Duralex, Cucina dinnerware from Rachel Ray and Gourmet Grillware collection from Wilton Armetale.

The article provides information on various products related to tableware which includes dinnerware range with clean lines and a vintage twist by Royal Doulton PLC in partnership with Australian food stylist and cookbook author Donna Hay, plate and platter from Maxwell & Williams, and Black Luxe accent plate from Cru Dinnerware.

The article focuses on the changes that have taken place in the tabletop industry in 2009. Waterford Wedgwood PLC (WWRD) and Lenox Inc. are under new leadership and WWRD has new management. Jay Cos. now include American Atelier Inc. and is relaunching the American Atelier line of casual dinnerware and accessories. It is stated that these companies are primed for market, proud of their accomplishments, and enthusiastic about the 2009 fall season's potential.

The article reports on the sales performance of tableware in the U.S. market. Tabletop sales were flat in 2007, with the total retail sales, including those of dinnerware, glassware, flatware, crystals and plastics, amounted to $4.91 billion, a slight dip from the previous year. The industry is looking for ways to reverse sales that appear to be on the decline.

This article provides information on the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, set to open on January 9-17, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. According to the author, it is the place where retailers go to see what is new and tabletop manufacturers exhibit their more gifty product lines. Some retailers including Art Nading, co-owner and co-founder of The Extra Ingredient, and Jane Fowler, founder of Gourmet Pantry, consider the Atlanta show as just a supplement to what they have already seen in other shows.

The article presents an overview of the tableware industry. Stainless-steel flatware, a category that has experienced slight decreases the past few years, saw an increase in sales of more than 2 percent. Overall glassware sales inched up slightly in 2005. Entertaining sets and barware, particularly specialty drinkware, drove this business and will likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Crystal sales continued to slide, dropping about 3 percent last year.

This article presents a forecast related to the giftware and barware industries in the U.S. in the year 2006. Two areas of home furnishings that are perpetually on the upswing are giftware and barware. Fetco Corp. recently introduced celestial-themed night-light frames that cycle through a variety of colors to give off a soft glow. As the barware category continues to grow, manufacturers are adding in ancillary products, hoping to extend the life of the category and keep the focus on entertaining. Shaya Eisen, director of marketing for Godinger, said that footed bowls and large vases are very popular.

This article presents information on items that manufacturers will be highlighting at this week's tabletop trade show in New York City. Bormioli Rocco is adding two extensions to its Riserva line of stemware, a 12-ounce merlot and a 17-ounce cabernet. Fitz & Floyd Inc.'s Christmas-time dinnerware is a fully rounded assortment of dinnerware and accessories in a sweet, traditional holiday design. Godinger introduces Dots flatware under its Heritage Silversmiths brand. During manufacturing, ceramic appliances are added prior to polishing, which enable it to add any color and pattern to flatware.

This article presents a directory of companies dealing in tableware in the United States. Some of the companies included in the directory are: Alessi USA Inc., American Atelier, Anchor Hocking, Arc International, Arthur Court Designs, Baccarat Inc., Baum Brothers Imports, Bellevie Co. Inc., Bionda-Bruna LLC, Blenko Glass Co., Boehm Porcelain, Bormioli Rocco, Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., Burnes Group, Calvin Klein Home, Carlisle Home Products, CCA International Inc., Ceramica Varm, Certified International Corp., etc.

The article reports that the tabletop category managed to eke out a slight increase in sales in 2004, up 0.7 percent over 2003. Much of what happened in 2004 was a repeat of the previous year: Upstairs dinnerware, glassware, and melamine and acrylic tabletop were the only categories to experience growth; housewares dinnerware remained flat and the remaining categories all suffered some loss, with silverplate flatware continuing its steep decline. Also, many of the same issues that affected sales in 2003 continued to plague manufacturers and retailers in 2004, including retail consolidation, private-label competition, the rising costs of raw materials and the decreasing value of the dollar compared to the euro.

This article presents information on several new products to be introduced by companies in the tabletop industry. Abbiamo Tutto is showing Quattro, which features four elements to the design, four colors in the palette and four pieces combined on the serving plate, four bowls and four small, square flat plates. Christofle's new collection of accessories includes the Tea Time collection in Christofle silver and precious wood, which includes a teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, tea caddy, tea strainer, tea measurer, cake tray and three-piece gift set. Crystal Clear Corp.'s Fifth Avenue Crystal Ltd. division offers four new collections and several groupings in its Art Glass Gallery.

Features the colors and hues of the tableware and other house furnishing products showcased at the 30th annual Macy's Flower Show in New York City. Jolt margarita set from Laura Glass; Plates by Artland; Tropical Garden plates from Andrea By Sadek; Andy Warhol vases from Rosenthal.

Features several stainless-steel tableware from several tableware manufacturers in the U. S., as of October 27, 2003. Stainless patterns from Ginkgo International; Flatware from Gourmet Settings; Stainless-steel collections from Oneida; Flatware from Syratech.

Presents information on dinnerware collections of several tableware companies in the U. S., as of October 27, 2003. Giftware from Andrea; Serveware from Charles Sadek Import Co.; Smokestone from Denby; Dinnerware Ouzts' earthenware line from Enesco.

Looks at the flatware and alternative metal serveware products being offered by different tabletop manufacturers at the tabletop market in New York City. Birdman salad bowl, Trough Bends bowl and the small oval Load bowl from Carrol Boyes; Club Farberware flatware and American Treasures from the Excel Group; LaMer from Ginkgo International.

Presents several dinnerware products from several dinnerware manufacturers in New York City. Petit Rose from Andrea by Sadek; Nina's Ark from Baum Bros.; Belleek Fine Parisian China from Reed & Barton; Diem and Gala from Bernardaud.

The article discusses the business of tabletop industries in the holiday 2019 and interest and demands of consumers and retailers for seasonal dinnerware, seasonal and holiday patterns on the tabletop to bedding and decor, and also increasing demand for Judaica patterns on housewares.

The article reports on the financial condition of the tabletop frame and album business in the U.S. Despite the slowing economy, the rise in raw material and energy costs, and the proliferation of digital photo frames, the tabletop frame and album business is holding its own in 2007, with an estimated 3% gain in sales. The outlook for 2008 is also positive. Business has been up in both wall decor and tabletop frames and across most channels of distribution, with the possible exception of mass merchants, who reportedly stumbled in the category in 2006.

The article reports that retailers who will be heading to the 2007 fall tabletop show in New York noted whiteware and decorative glass as among the themes they will build on at the show. Bloomingdale's will plumb the gift business, a big push for the tony division of Macy's Inc. Boscov is on a mission to get a lot more volume out of each display that could be from expanded flatware sets.

The article presents an overview of the home furnishings industry. Retail home furnishings sales inched up a mere 2.9 percent last year, overshadowed by the 7.7 percent gain in retail as a whole, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Tabletop vendors blamed a flat 2005 on the usual suspects-raw material and fuel costs, private-label and direct-sourcing pricing pressures and retail consolidation-as well as the dressing down of the home. Pillows recorded some of the strongest overall category increases, climbing 6 percent to $983 million, from $928 million in 2004.

This article presents a forecast related to the dinnerware industry in the U.S. in the year 2006. Melamine will continue to become a year-round feature in dinnerware as its presentation increasingly becomes more upscale. Lucy Hockenhull, director of marketing for Royal China & Porcelain Cos., said that they are definitely doing well with accessory serveware pieces. According to Chris Cogley, communications manager at Zak Designs Inc., the company is focusing on high-end looks in melamine for upcoming introductions.

This article focuses on the future of the tabletop industry. The International Home & Housewares Show, which takes place in March in Chicago, Illinois. The date change from January was big news last year, but many companies are still adapting to having this big show two and a half months later in the year. Three major shows — Ambiente, Housewares and tabletop — occur within about eight weeks of each other, making it virtually impossible to offer something new at each one. The Gourmet Housewares Show makes its big move to Las Vegas this May, where it will take place at the same time and be co-marketed with the National Hardware Show. Perhaps the biggest show-related change for those in the tabletop industry this year will be the opening of 7 W. 34th St. as a permanent gift and tabletop showroom building.

This article focuses on the appointment of three chief executive officers (CEOs) in the tableware industry. Executives who have been appointed are: Jay Hanauer, chief executive officer of Lenox Corp.; Susan Saideman, CEO of Arc International PLC; and John Foley, CEO of Waterford Wedgwood USA Inc., all of whom were appointed earlier this year and are charged with revitalizing the tabletop industry, particularly the upper end, and regaining relevance among younger consumers. This year, these CEOs emerged from outside the industry and observers say that can be good for business.

Focuses on tabletop products displayed at the International Home & Housewares Shows held in Chicago, Illinois. Floral designs of dinnerware from CCA and Gibson Overseas; Fruit patterns from PTS America's Fruit Passion; Coffee mugs from Boston Warehouse; Bamboo flatware from Onedia and Gibson Overseas.

Reports on the Ambiente tabletop trade show held on February 19 to 22, 2004 in Frankfurt, Germany. Reasons for the decision of Bloomingdale's to exhibit its products in the show; Competition of Ambiente with Maison & Objet show in Paris; Topics discussed during the show.

Deals with the response of house furnishings companies to the bridal registry market. Influence of the groom on the selection of the bridal registry gifts; Efforts of Calphalon to advertise its Calphalon One cookware line to bridal couples; Actions taken by tabletop companies to target the bridal market.

Provides information on the factors that dominated the spring tabletop market show in New York City in 2003. Categories entered by several tableware manufacturers; Highlights of the show.

The article offers information on the gathering of tabletop industry executives at the New York tabletop Show which highlights the elusive Millennial consumer and how he or she prefers to eat and entertain at home.

The article focuses on the tabletop industry being ready for its customers, he importance of color and print elements, and tabletop manufacturers introducing bowls in various shapes and sizes for casual eating.

The article discusses a trade show on tabletop manufacturers and designers at the New York Tabletop Show 2016 which focuses on kitchen canisters such as porcelain or ceramic, gasket-sealed lid and cylindrical with a flat.

The article looks at some of the successful social media campaigns launched by selected tabletop vendors. They include a do-it-yourself holiday decor post on the social networking site Facebook by Libbey, Gibson's launch of the Pioneer Woman brand using the social media presence of blogger Ree Drummond, and Bormioli Rocco's campaign featuring specialty cocktail recipes from bars in New York City.

The article presents a reprint of the article ''Bowls on the top'' by Ellen Byron, which appeared in the January13, 2016 issue of ''The Wall Street Journal.'' Topics discussed include the rise of flexible one-coarse meals where casual dining chains offers new "bowl" items, the details on how leading tabletop manufacturers respond on the growing demands where president Grace Saari of tabletop manufacturer Gibson Overseas Inc. produced numerous set configurations in response.

An introduction is presented which discusses the houseware industry in the U.S. including showrooms, smartwares, and the annual Housewares Consumer Speaks research.

The article reports that the market of giftware and barware was the focus of discussion in the New York Tabletop Show. According to Trish Dahms, vice president of marketing and product development, the barware continues to progress in market. It mentions that the flavors and continued consumer interest in craft beers have improved varietal-specific beer lines from many vendors.

The article offers information on tabletop products that will be exhibited in the trade show New York Now, including the Hamilton House Spa Collection of bath accessories from Godinger, the Frutta Blu collection of pitcher from Abbiamo Tutto, and the Chez Elle glass from Rosanna.

An interview with Scott Bial, president of luxury tabletop and metals division at the kitchenware firm Lifetime Brands Inc. When asked about the challenge faced by the tabletop industry, he replied dealing with the millennial generation customers. He talked about the company's business model. He highlighted four tabletop categories that offer opportunity to grow including dinnerware, glassware and flatware.

The article reports on increase in inclination of tabletop manufacturers towards electronic commerce and online retailing. It mentions the Quick Ship Program of Vista Alegre which allow it to quickly deliver products to customers, and further presents the views of Grace Saari, senior director of marketing at Gibson, regarding growth in the company's online business. Also mentioned is about the electronic commerce platform Bridge that offers retailers a catalog of tabletop brands.

The article offers insight to a report by NPD Group focusing on new tabletop shopping trends, and mentions rise in the sales of tabletop items for new home as compared to wedding-related occasions; statement of Joe Derochowski, executive director at NPD on the same.

The article reports that tabletop sales grew 1.7 percent to $5.33 billion in 201 6, a slight slowdown from prior year growth but fairly typical for a mature category striving to remain relevant.

An interview with Laurie Burns, director of showroom building Forty One Madison in New York City, who discusses role of Forty One Madison in supporting the tabletop industry, showroom's 40th anniversary celebrations, and 2014 Tabletop trade show.

The article focuses on various add-on options and stylish flatware which will feature at the Tabletop Show in October 2014. Topics discussed include the changes in boxed sets configurations, the plan of houseware producer Gibson to introduce Oster flatware at the show, and the success of tabletop and houseware innovator Hampton Forge with expanded sets of four-piece place settings.

The article evaluates Česka, the Art of Glass, a collection of handmade barware, stemware, and giftware from Godinger Silver Art Co.

The article focuses on important design directions for the tabletop industry as offered by the New York Table Top Show. It discusses use of gold for trimming dinner plates and the rims of glassware, and mentions that the gold has copper as its competitor. It also expands on market trend of beer-specific glassware for ale and craft beer. It also mentions that the mugs of various designs and shape are in business these days and mostly used for gifting purpose.

The article focuses on the efforts of International Market Centers LP (IMC), an operator of premier showroom space, in order to improve the business of tabletop manufacturers in the U.S. via the Las Vegas Market, a house furnishings trade show, as of 2013. It informs that Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift and Home Decor for IMC, has pledged to continue to double buyer attendance through January 2015. It also mentions tenant Michael Aram and a massive outreach campaign launched by the IMC.

The article offers news brief related to tabletops industry as of November 2012. The Botanic Garden franchise collection of tabletops from Portmeirion Group PLC has been expanded with American birds designs by the company. An American subsidiary and warehouse has been developed by the company Vista Alegre to focus on market in the U.S. Hampton Forge Ltd. is focusing on rebranding household products to be popular among the household product consumers.

The article discusses the trade show New York Tabletop Show held in New York in October 2012. It mentions the introduction of the table top Excellence Everyday Collection from Lifetime Brand Inc., and highlights the launch of Scalamandré collections by Lenox Corp. It informs the expansion of the Lismore Diamond franchise which is designed with crystal giftware from the company Waterford.

The article offers information on the tabletop business in the U.S. It says that several key vendors of tabletop are considering 2012 as a good year for the industry. Sal Gabbay, president at Gibson USA Inc., adds that most of the growth will come from the business of whiteware due to the shift of consumers' want to need.