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Some 25 gour- met and special- ty housewares brands have confirmed their intention to participate in the launch of a new permanent show- room floor dedicated to gourmet prod- ucts – including housewares, tabletop and specialty food – at the Summer 2015 Las Vegas Market, August 2-6, 2015. In connection with the launch of C11, two major housewares buying groups – Gourmet Catalog Buying Group and the Housewares Training & Information Group (HTI) – are planning special LAS VEGAS MARKET GEARS UP FOR LAUNCH OF C11 SHOWROOM The nation's No. 1 pedi-tool, PedEgg, continues to be a glob- al phenomenon and a game-changer in the foot care category. Now, the new PedEgg Power has added technology to further simplify at-home treatment. Debuting at retail in January 2015, PedEgg Power is already on track to sell more than the blockbuster original. With the global foot care products market forecasted to reach $3.2 billion in 2015, PedEgg Power sets itself apart by removing rough and dry skin with less time and effort. The cordless electric cal- Everyone has heard about Belgian waf- fles, Belgian fries, Belgian chocolate and Belgian beers. But do you know that in Belgium, an iconic brand is the market reference in both waffle maker and deep fryers? This brand is called Croquade, and was successfully launched in September 2014 at Sur La Table. The first product that reached the shelves was the almost 60 year old waffle maker, which alone represents more than 50 percent of the market share in Food culture in America is changing. Consumers are becoming passionate about what they put in their mouths, about where their food comes from and how it affects their bodies. Eating healthy and being well, while leaving the smallest footprint on our environment, is more important to the average consumer than ever before. The lifestyle can be complicated without the right tools. Tribest makes healthy living easy. More than ever before, consumers expect every new product they purchase Corkcicle has always been committed to delivering innovative prod- ucts with an emphasis on design to con- sumers. From its aesthetically designed Vinnebago to the icicle-inspired Corkcicle, how well a product looks is as important as how well it works. For this reason, Corkcicle has decided to show off its commitment to design in spectacu- lar fashion. Corkcicle has teamed up with local Chicago artist, Molly Zakrajsek, to create a booth experience like no other vendor. Think of it as "tradeshow as art." Molly Continued on Page 119 An interview with Chris Barnes, Marketing Director and President, Candle Warmers. KNSD: Tell our readers what Candle Warmers is offering that's new this year. CB: We're launching another new patent- ed line of products that we're really excit- ed about. Four years in development, the Candle Aire Fragrance Warmer incorpo- rates warming to infuse the fragrance of a scented wax with a fan that disperses the fragrance better than any other candle or Continued on Page 121 Continued on Page 121 THE SECRET TO SMOOTH FEET IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND BRINGING BELGIUM TO AMERICA CORKCICLE EXHIBIT AS ART SMART CHOICES RESULT IN SAFER PRODUCTS AND HEALTHIER LIVES CANDLE WARMERS ADD AESTHETIC DIMENSION TO SCENTED CANDLES Continued on Page 119 Continued on Page 121 An interview with Matthew Albo, Vice President, Marketing + Canadian Sales, Better Living Products International. KNSD: Tell our readers about your com- pany. MA: Better Living Products was estab- lished in 1991 with a mandate of supply- ing every home with a practical and con- venient way to eliminate shower bottle clutter. We continue to be recognized for pioneering the category and for our "This is the year to GO with Good Cook," said Tom Barber, V.P. of Product Development at Bradshaw International. "We're rolling out more product than ever, in every kitchen prep category that covers from soup to desserts and for every season of the year." Known for its retailer-centric approach, California-based Bradshaw has always met its customers' needs in every kitchenware market, and has always exceeded expectations. "The company's strength is its diver- Continued on Page 119 SPACE SAVING SOLUTIONS MAKE FOR BETTER LIVING GO WITH GOOD COOK Continued on Page 119 Continued on Page 107 O s e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s G r o u p C h i c a g o M o n d a y, M a r c h 9 , 2 0 1 5 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH IHHS