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Value, quality and functionality are the new buzzwords in housewares as manufacturers seek to find a middle ground for both penny-pinchers and investors in 2010. »

There are some interesting happenings in the retail world of small electrics. Purchasing patterns are skewing selections between high and low price-points with mid-level products experiencing sales losses.  »

There are as many reasons to buy a kitchen scale as there are kitchen scales. Well, okay, I might be exaggerating slightly. Still, the consumer shopping for a kitchen scale has distinct needs that must be met with this particular kitchen tool. Whether it¿s for baking or dieting or even recipe development, kitchen scales serve a multitude of purposes. »

Years ago, if someone mentioned silicone, the word implant probably came to mind. But today, silicone products have found a comfortable home in the kitchen and warrant a healthy merchandising story in your store.  »

Do It Yourself is a big buzzword these days. In fact, there's even an entire cable network program devoted to the subject of DIY. Starting this month, The Gourmet Retailer Magazine will begin a series entitled How to . . . DIY, a nuts-and-bolts "How To" on different topics ranging from the Gift Basket Department and Gift Registry, to Employee Handbook and Employee Benefit Programs.  »

Nonstick cookware is a dynamic but often confusing category for both consumers and retailers.  »

When it comes to building displays that sell, it's all about painting a portrait. So, this article is designed to help you build vignettes for four basic categories of kitchenware.  »