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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It’s hard to believe that MEPRA’s sophisticated technicolor collection FANTASIA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year because its incandescent chromatic complexion is as fresh today as its 1989 debut.
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The brilliantly-hued fantasia comes from the Italian silversmiths Mepra, post-war business founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family, four generations fashioning flatware in the industrial Lumezzane Valley, about 90 minutes east of Milan. ...
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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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Kate Spade New York tableware and accessories has for two decades held a singular spot on retail shelves and on customers’ tables thanks to a timeless charm and chic stylings. Even after 20 years, the fun, fresh, playfully sophisticated, and refreshingly original collections from Lenox occupy a unique niche in the tableware pantheon.
Kate Spade’s contribution to fashion cannot be understated. She became synonymous with fashionistas everywhere when she started her fashion ...
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EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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This month, we're shining the spotlight on Garden Grove! With 24K leaves that sparkle like morning dew, plus added white space for a breezier feel, long-loved toile had never looked fresher.
HEREND HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS BRILLIANT WHITE PORCELAIN SINCE 1826. ON THE EVE OF THE HUNGARIAN MANUFACTORY’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY (YES, WE’RE A TAD EARLY), WE SALUTE HEREND’S GOLD AND WHITE DINNERWARE DESIGNS, IDEAL EXEMPLARS OF CLASSIC ELEGANCE.
HEREND IS KNOWN AROUND THE GLOBE AS ONE OF PORCELAIN’S finest producers, a favorite of royalty, aristocracy, and folks like you and me who appreciate unparalleled quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Herend’s smooth white ...
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Seafood platters are in the spotlight at the end of the year. This platter with woven tray from Calaisio is great for presentation for this New Year`s Eve small gatherings of close friends and family.
Congratulations, to our November Retailer of the Month,Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts in Atlanta, Georgia!
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October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
The many bold colors of this Herend Silk Ribbon collection are a perfect complement to other Herend patterns, but they also might just steal the spotlight for a solo performance.
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October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
Congratulations, to our October Retailer of the Month,Sunset Ridge Hardware in San Antonio, Texas!
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October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
Sparkling and playful, Connect the Dots dishes are great to use with other Herend patterns but are equally gregarious having the spotlight all to themselves.
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September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Congratulations, to our September Retailer of the Month,Peggy’s Gifts & Accessories in Lexington, Kentucky!
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July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019
A special thanks to WNKY Television for the Fashion Friday spotlight, and for recognizing our achievement as a 2019 Home Accents Today Retail Star.
So proud to feature Jeffrey Bannon of Charleston, NC, for our retailer spotlight! The first 4 consumers who come in and mention seeing the post will win a FREE GIFT.
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February 2, 2018
February 2, 2018
Fraîche ("fresh"): Bridal registry, chic furniture, bold home décor, fine linens, baby gifts + elegant tableware for the elegant, modern bride. The Fraîche way is in the details, carrying the finest lines of china to the most luxurious linens — from tabletop to bedroom. Refined and casual, we balance chic furnishings with unique accents, entertaining essentials and always have the perfect gift for any occasion
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July 25, 2017
July 25, 2017
Spotlight on our Conty Blue collection brightening the table
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July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
Amazon Prime Day has become a national holiday for the entire retail industry.
Here are the Prime Day deals Amazon didn't want you to see.
Here are the Prime Day deals Amazon didn't want you to see
Amazon Prime Day has become a national holiday for the entire retail industry. Kicking off its third annual Prime Day on Monday night, Amazon (AMZN) is offering new deals as ...
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