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- For the love of knives
For chefs Pedro Depina, Billy Ngo and Mike Ward, their leather knife rolls holding expensive, custom blades aren't just tools they use every day in the kitchens of their Sacramento, Calif.-restaurants, they are a symbol of their commitment to the art of cooking. "(My knives) are my babies," says Ward. "When you appreciate the knife as an extension of your arm, these knives can do amazing things." The Sacramento Bee (Calif.) (free registration)
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- Foreign retailers hold off on India despite new rules
No foreign retailers have set up shop in India since the government loosened the rules a year ago, and only four have applied. IKEA is likely to be approved, but the lengthy process and bureaucracy may be stopping other international brands from applying. "The regulatory work has to be improved to attract foreign chains," said Taina Erajuuri, a fund manager in emerging markets. Bloomberg Businessweek
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- Dunelm projects continued strong sales performance
Homewares retailer Dunelm Group is projecting sales will continue to grow, bucking a glum sales trend for British retailers. The retailer says revenue at its Dunelm Mills stores grew by 13.4% over the 26 weeks ending Dec. 29 as compared to the same period a year earlier. Reuters
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Webinar walks exhibitors through Show marketing services
If you are exhibiting in International Home + Housewares Show and haven’t taken advantage of the marketing, promotion and public relations services IHA offers exhibitors, you can learn what is available during a complimentary webinar on Monday, Jan. 14. "Bringing More Buyers and News Media to Your Booth" will be held at noon (CST) and walk attendees through the Exhibitor Marketing Kit, explaining how the services and programs can help them attract buyers and news media at the Show. Space is limited. Sign up today.
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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. Take in some of our lighter coverage with series like Housewares History, a combination of photos, nostalgia and videos of housewares past. And check out our guest blogs, like the Inside Discover Design series, which features interviews from the designers that made up our newest exhibit, Discover Design. Read it here.
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