MIKASA’s powerhouse COUNTRYSIDE franchise continues its domination decades after their launches. Tapping into the zeitgeist of the times, the patterns’ staying power is testament to compelling classic design, line extensions, and passionate fans.
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IT’S BEEN 50 YEARS SINCE MIKASA’s FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE DEBUTED, the perfect panacea to a formal-dominated dinnerware domain. The scalloped, edged, and curved creamware provided the ideal ...
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A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved 3 weeks and $1800+ in costs.
January 31, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Atkinson Floral has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. Atkinson Floral is a florist and gift shop in Atkinson, NE. The store owner, Curie Mincer, has owned and operated the business since 2016. Over the course of time, she has expanded the florist shop gift area and added a gourmet coffee shop. Her passion for her business and her community led her to expand her services to include a gift registry program, which is lacking in their small town. Curie&...
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I often describe flatware as jewelry for the table, the accent that gives table settings a special flair.
Of course, unlike jewelry, flatware is essential. Used everyday, whether to savor a quick snack or enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, you put a spoon or fork in your mouth more often throughout the day than your toothbrush. For nearly two decades, I have worked in the metals division at Lifetime Brands, so I fully understand that choosing flatware relies on many factors. Our team has done ...
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Designer Don Estabrooks just may have the most compelling flatware portfolio ever. The longtime Towle Silversmiths designer joined the company in the mid-’60s and has created hundreds of flatware patterns in an almost six-decade (and counting) tenure.
Perhaps his greatest achievement is Wave, which debuted in 2004 to rousing fanfare and has been at the top of the charts ever since. Chris Wile, another longstanding staffer (33 years), is president of Lifetime Brands/Metals (which owns ...
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I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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This weekend’s WSJ shares how Bed Bath & Beyond customers preferred Mikasa over BBB’s private label brands. When BBB couldn’t give customers what they wanted, sales tanked—and the CEO, Mark Tritton, was shown the door.
BBB is not the only major retailer questioning the recent mania to offer private labels. Amazon is walking back its private label brands, but is doing to for another reason: the Department of Justice may be investigating it for anti-competitive...
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We have exciting news: Retailers can now place wholesale orders via Bridge for 85 brands. If you are an authorized dealer, you can purchase from premium brands, including:
Pizazz, a bridal and gift shop in Columbus, MS, signed up for a Bridge Store yesterday. It instantly received from Bridge an online store and an online gift registry for free. Within one day, it also offered 23,000+ products online. The store was able to quickly offer so many products using Bridge's Smart Products service. The service crowdsources product maintenance and allows each respective brand to manage its items behind the scenes.
HFN highlights some new tableware and giftware itemsβmany of which are from Bridge Smart Brand partners.
Featured: Deshoulieres Herend iittala Mikasa Royal Limoges Vista Alegre Wallace Wilton Armetale
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November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017
Curious what Mikasa is up to? Checkout this monthβs Tableware Today feature on Mikasa.
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September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017
Olvi China and Gifts specializes in providing unique gift, favour and bomboniere ideas for Weddings, Communions, Confirmations, Engagements, Bridal and Baby Showers, Christenings, Baptisms and Anniversaries, Fiesta Quinceanera. Offering customized wrapping and decorating options and accessories for all occasions. Make your Religious event special with a Verdici Design Bomboniere. Exclusive Importers of Premium Italian Confetti from Mario Pelino of Sulmona Italy. Olvi China and Gifts also carry ...
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May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
Happy to see Mikasa's new pattern featured in HFN
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October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015
The Holiday Treats Collection features covered boxes in the shape of presents or Christmas trees which are great for the holiday season as well as year round. Made of glass, this piece makes a whimsical and charming way to offer your guest candy and other sweet treats. Mikasa Rejoice Holiday votives bring just the right amount of holiday cheer to your home decor with their festive and winter designs. Comes gift boxed and makes a great gift..
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April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
The Palazzo Collection features a beautiful basket weave design that sparkles in the light and will add a touch of elegance to your home. Classic and clean look; these pieces are timeless beauties. The crystal vase is a lovely way to display fresh or dried flowers and also makes a great hostess gift. The crystal bowl is ideal for appetizers, or use it with decorative fill as an accent piece or centerpiece on a table. The crystal glass centerpiece platter is generously sized to welcome a festive ...
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April 17, 2015
April 17, 2015
New porcelain giftware including vases, tea lights, and candles
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March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
It's time for the races and that means Mint Juleps! Our newest designs in copper from Lifetime Brands are on sale now. Handcrafted solid copper with protective lacquer finish to resist tarnishing. Inside nickel. Available in smooth or hammered finish.
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January 24, 2015
January 24, 2015
Antonia Dinnerware by Mikasa makes a fashionable, dramatic statement at a formal dining table. These fine bone china pieces feature a luxurious full-coverage line design with black accents on the rims. The striking, intricately woven pattern is enhanced by the clean white centers and brings a touch of sophistication to gatherings.
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December 8, 2014
December 8, 2014
The fun and whimsical designs of the Cheers collection set a festive mood at any gathering. Each glass in the set of 4 is precision-etched with a different yet coordinating design. The dots, lines, and swirls are also distinctive, so each of your guests can easily identify their glass. Each set of Insulated glasses features a classic shape that is perfect for either hot or cold beverages. The glasses have a double-layer insulated design so that when they're used for hot beverages, the outside is...
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