by laura | Jul 17, 2012 | Business & People News
Crossville has launched the “Backsplash Builder,” an interactive design tool, at CrossvilleInc.com. The Backsplash Builder invites users to virtually build custom backsplashes by selecting Crossville products, colors, sizes and patterns. “Backsplashes are immensely...
by laura | Jul 16, 2012 | Business & People News
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has named Steven J. Adolph as president. Adolph brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial, branding and leadership experience to Kalamazoo and will be based out of the company’s headquarters in Chicago. “Steve is an accomplished leader who...
by laura | Jul 13, 2012 | Business & People News
The Home Depot will begin selling Electrolux major appliances in the United States. The product line will include ovens, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and laundry machines. In a staged rollout, Electrolux major appliances, under the Frigidaire, Frigidaire...
by laura | Jul 12, 2012 | Business & People News
Boffi has announced a new Chicago location in the River North area. This marks a move from the company’s original Chicago location to the 2,000-sq.-ft. space within the Maxalto (a B&B Italia offshoot) studio. The showroom, which opened in late June, will operate...
by laura | Jul 11, 2012 | Business & People News
Moen Incorporated has named Ji Kim to director of global design. Kim will be responsible for providing design leadership and vision for the Global Design Team at Moen. In her new role, Kim will set and drive strategy for product design in several countries for...
by laura | Jul 11, 2012 | Business & People News
Even as Europe stands knee-deep in economic uncertainty, EuroCucina 2012, which was held April 17-22 in conjunction with Salone Internazionale del Mobile at the Milan Fairgrounds in Rho-Milan, Italy, seemed fairly abuzz with activity. Aisles were sufficiently...
by laura | Jul 10, 2012 | Business & People News
Benjamin Moore & Co. has named Robert S. (Bob) Merritt CEO and president of the paint manufacturer, replacing Denis Abrams who headed the company for seven years. “Benjamin Moore is an icon of American industry and a valued heritage brand among paint and coatings...
by laura | Jul 9, 2012 | Business & People News
In an effort to provide useful kitchen-focused content for consumers, Jenn-Air recently launched the “Master Class Blog.” The blog taps into a team of experts to offer insights on a range of topics that include kitchen design, cooking and...
by laura | Jul 6, 2012 | Business & People News
In anticipation of sales for its new line of French door bottom-freezer refrigerators, GE will add 380 second-shift-production employees in the summer of 2012 to its Louisville, KY, facility and has also increased the number of new production employees working at that...
by laura | Jul 5, 2012 | Business & People News
Niagara Conservation is trying to make it easier for homeowners to find rebate programs for water-conserving products, such as toilets and showerheads, in their hometown. With the rebate search tool on Niagara’s website, homeowners can click on their state to see what...
