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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y Tu e s d a y, M a r c h 0 5 , 2 0 1 3 1 6 Gourmet Catalog Buying Group has dedicated itself to the success of the independent retailer since 1981. As the leading and original Buying Group in the housewares industry with more than 300 locations across the nation, Gourmet Catalog's mission is to keep the inde- pendent retailer independent and provide solutions for competition while alleviat- ing big box advantages. Their goal is the independent retailer's success. Gourmet Catalog negotiates mer- chandise discounts, freight allowances and extended terms with more than 200 vendors. Each year, member meetings are held for GC Members to network and stay on top of industry trends. These events include the exclusive Start the Year Member Conference and Vendor Showcase in January, the Retail Summer School in July during the International Gift & Home Furnishings Show in Atlanta and member meeting during the IH+HS show in Chicago. A members-only website provides stores exclusive access to vendor price lists, new products, catalogs, promotional materials and more. Vendors customize their pages with this updated informa- tion—an extremely valuable resource for GC Members. GC offers several opportunities for store members to connect with their customer base and develop new clien- tele through a variety of marketing channels. The successful GC e- Newsletter program distributes two personalized e-Newsletters a month directly to store members' customers and features deli- cious recipes, new products and pro- cooking tips. The e- Newsletter is customized with store member logos, hours of operation, cooking classes, sales notices and other in-store events. Two end-consumer catalogs are produced annually as well as seasonal flyers in both print and digital format, all of which are personalized for each individual store. Stores may choose how to distribute their catalogs and fly- ers, either as a mailer, insert in a news- paper, in-store handout or as a bag stuffer. The catalogs and flyers are easy advertising solutions for stores to increase in-store foot traffic. The digi- tal catalog and flyer editions are also available to post on a store websites, social media site, or included in emails and e-newslet- ters. GC also distributes a Week in Review e-newsletter to store members containing important industry information, vendor specials and new product launches. Through the Week in Review, store members stay up to date on new vendor and store mem- bers as well as marketing opportunities available to them throughout the year. As a member of Gourmet Catalog, opportunities are endless for independent stores to grow and stay strong within their community and the marketplace. For more information on membership benefits or how to join, visit Gourmet Catalog representatives at the Chicago International Home + Housewares show at booth S2222, call 214-855-005 or email info@gourmetcatalog.com. GARLICCONE KEEPS THE GARLIC AROMA WHERE IT BELONGS, NOT ON YOUR HANDS From the makers of the fun yet function- al GarlicCard, GarlicCone is a new kitchen utensil that makes peeling garlic quick and easy. Produced in seven vibrant colors that match those of GarlicCard, the two gadgets get garlic from bulb to bowl with style. Produced in Sweden, GarlicCone is made with an environmentally friendly, soft plastic that resembles silicone. The clever cone can hold one or more garlic cloves of different sizes inside. Consumers simply rub GarlicCone between their palms, and within a few seconds, the peel is removed. Because the base of the cone is sealed, there is no risk of losing bits of peel on your count- er or in your food, making cleanup as easy as the peeling process. Inventor Herman Rasmuson created GarlicCone after demonstrating the award-winning garlic grater GarlicCard at fairs and exhibitions. He realized that peeling large quantities of garlic is both incredibly chal- lenging and time consum- ing, so to solve the prob- lem he invented GarlicCone as an easy-to- use, dishwasher safe gar- lic peeler. "We are pleased to offer consumers a product which allows a simple format for peeling garlic while still featuring a stylish design and fash- ion-conscious colors," said Chris Wert, Marketing Manager of Roland Products Inc. "Due to the incredible success of GarlicCard, we are confident that GarlicCone will receive posi- tive feedback from retailers and consumers alike." Providing an attractive accent in the kitchen, GarlicCone is available in vibrant yellow, blue, pink, red, black and green, all of which match the colors offered in GarlicCard. GarlicCone retails for $6.99 and will be available at kitchen and housewares stores nationwide. For more information on GarlicCone, please visit S3011, www.rolandinc.com, call 323-731-1111 or email sales@rolandinc.com. BAKING IS A BREEZE WITH FRANKLIN CHEF'S NEW DOUBLE-OVEN Franklin Chef® brings in the new year with a diverse assortment of exciting new products. Included in its 2013 line up is a new 42-liter, counter top dou- ble-oven. With an upper oven capacity of 14 liters and a lower oven capacity of 28 liters, the double-oven provides a cooking performance one would expect from a full-size oven in a com- pact, counter top size. Both the upper and lower ovens offer a 60-minute timer with an end- cooking indicator signal and a separate on/off switch for each section. It is the ideal solution for broiling meats and vegetables and can make restaurant- style, slow-roasted chicken with its rotisserie kit. Baking deserts, toasting breads and bagels, reheating leftovers, and keeping foods warm is a snap with this bake and broil, oven-perform- ance appliance. The Franklin Chef counter top dou- ble-oven is an easy- to-use, multifunction- al, kitchen essential; it comes fully equipped with two bake trays, two pan-width, broil- ing racks and a rotisserie kit. Its large glass viewing windows and stainless- steel front and black body, with match- ing black control knobs, make the Franklin Chef counter top double-oven an ideal fit for today's modern kitchen. This unit will be available at select retail- ers for $89.95. For more information on the Franklin Chef brand and 2013 full product line, please visit www.franklinchefusa.com Be sure to stop by the company's booth at the 2013 Housewares Show in the Lakeside Hall, booth number L13160. GOURMET CATALOG IS DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS BETTER LIVING EXTENDS ITS RANGE OF SHOWER SQUEEGEES Better Living Products™ is well known for creating innovative and luxurious organization solutions designed specifi- cally for the bath and shower since 1991. Better Living continues to be best recog- nized for pioneering the shower dis- penser category and for being the leader in this market with its award-winning product, The Dispenser™. Over the years, the company has expanded its offering to address the growing need for bathroom organization and products that simplify our lives. With more consumers adopting the organized lifestyle that makes their liv- ing spaces feel neat and tidy, they are also wanting their shower glass to look sparkling clean at all times. No matter what water condition is present, show- ering leaves water spots on glass and needs to be cleaned. Better Living first helped pioneer the shower squeegee market in North America almost a decade ago with the introduction of the first Deluxe Squeegee™. Consumers realize that shower glass should be swiped clean after every shower to preserve its sparkling appearance and Better Living now offers a wide range of shower squeegee designs with added functionality. Frameless shower enclosures with floor to ceiling tile are the hottest must-have luxury for a bright and sophisticat- ed space. Better Living Products has recognized that it is becoming increas- ingly difficult for home- owners to reach the very top of glass shower doors to squeegee, given higher standard ceiling heights and has launched the first ever Extendable Squeegee designed specifically for the shower. The Extendable Squeegee™ by Better Living is crafted of lightweight, rust-proof aluminum. The ergonomically curved handle extends the squeegee to 18 inches. Even with the squeegee not extended, it is the longest shower squeegee on the market, at 12 inches. The Extendable Squeegee has the same metal-rein- forced rubber blade hold- er as used in industrial applications for year and includes an easy hook- handle design with suc- tion for quick in-shower storage. The Extendable Squeegee by Better Living is the best shower squeegee yet! For more information about the new Extendable Squeegee, please visit www.betterlivingproducts.ca, call 800- 487-3300 and stop by the Better Living exhibit at booth N7801 to discover new sales opportunities!