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K i t ch 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 ch 8 , 2 0 1 6 1 8 LATEST SHOE STORAGE INNOVATIONS FROM RICHARDS HOMEWARES By Graham Dale, Richards Homewares Inc. For 2016, Richards Homewares, Inc. announces the expansion of its already enormous assortment in shoe storage with an exciting new patent pending shoe and boot rack system. Not content with simply reproducing the status quo, Richards has designed a handful of new racks being shown at booth #N6113 that are slated for release in 2016. The jewel of Richards' new shoe storage system is the interlocking boot and shoe system. These shoe and boot racks are made out of durable steel that interlock with one another (sold separate- ly). Consumers can easily customize their shoe and boot storage to fit short and/or tall boots, standard flats and heels in one small footprint. The boot storage racks fea- ture traditional inverted storage posts to hold the natural form of your boots, but Richards went further by creating a patent pending tilting base with posts that "bow" forward, allowing for easy access and loading of boots without bending them or your shoe rack. Most other boot racks feature an open top to keep your boots accessible, wasting precious overhead stor- age space. Last but not least, the entire system requires no tools for assem- bly, meaning anyone can customize their shoe and boot storage in minutes. Richards will also be showing a number of sneak peek products: customizable three shelf metal no tools racks with faux wood slats, and steel over the door no tools metal shoe racks with elegant fin- ish and design. Richards Homewares, Inc. has been a leader in closet storage in years past, and it appears 2016 will be no exception. Visit Richards Homewares at booth #N6113. For more informa- tion, go to www.richardshomewares.com, call 800.446.3880 or email custserv @richardshomewares.com. WHITFORD OPENS MEXICO OFFICE Whitford, makers of the largest, most complete line of nonstick coatings in the world, has opened its seventeenth office, this one a few hours north of México City in Querétaro, México. The strategically located sales office includes a warehouse, stocked with a variety of Whitford's most pop- ular nonstick and decorative coatings. All ordering will be done locally, which simplifies the process, and in the case of the most popular products, enables on-time delivery. Products less frequently requested will be ordered locally and shipped as they have been from Whitford headquarters in Pennsylvania, U.S. The new space has 1,200 square meters/13,000 square feet of warehouse, and 185 square meters/2,000 square feet of office space (including a kitchen, large conference area, etc.). The new address is: Whitford S. de R.L. de C.V., Lote 63, Ed. Advance 3, Módulo 1, El Marqués, Querétaro, México 76246. To learn more about Whitford's newest office and the coatings offered, contact Alejandra Baca at +1 (52) 442.221.6605, email her at abaca@whit- fordww.com or visit www.whitfordww.com. Visit Whitford at booth #S3125 or meet- ing room #S403A&B. AERATE, DECANT WINE WITH CHEVALIER COLLECTION Chevalier Collection, Ltd has an entirely revamped product line of patented stemware for 2016. At the direction of company Chief Executive Officer Dillon Burroughs, all products and packaging selections were taken back to the drawing board and rebuilt from top to bottom. The results yielded breakthrough design in borosilicate glassware that resembles absolutely nothing in the housewares and tabletop industry today. These truly unique products provide a commonly completed household func- tion, aerating and decanting wine in a simplified yet enhanced process which occurs within the wine glass instead of a third party device. Some of the improve- ments to the stemware include laser- drilled holes in the aerator, which provide uniformity for improved function and a more precision laden look for more desirable aesthetics. The foot of the glass is now hand tooled, providing an edgy yet sophisticat- ed point leading into the stem. The lip of the glass is treated by hand and heat to provide a smooth fin- ish and a cleaner transition from glass to palate. Together, all of these new processes result in a higher end product, which is now becoming com- monly accepted by sommeliers, famous wineries and wine connoisseurs across the globe. The new Chevalier Collection packaging, which is designed and manufactured in the United States, has received extremely high praise for its high-end and cutting- edge appeal. It won't be long before Chevalier Collection Aerating Stemware becomes more of a mainstream house- hold product with this innova- tive packaging as its delivery method. Visit Chevalier Collection at booth #S2680. TURN ANY EMPTY BOTTLE INTO A STUNNING NIGHTTIME LANTERN Repurpose and transform any empty bev- erage bottle into a stunning, twinkling solar lantern courtesy of the Afterglow™ – Solar Bottle Lantern Kit from Echo Valley ® . This innovative product consists of a solar module and integrated rubber stop- per with three strands of copper wires, each containing several micro amber LEDs. The lights pulse when illuminated, creating a dramatic lighting effect at night. A steel wire hanger is included so that the bottle lantern can be displayed hanging in addi- tion to standing (table-top). When multiple units are illuminated simultane- ously, it creates an outdoor ambiance like no other. The Afterglow comes attractive- ly packaged in a color hangtab box and ships in 12-piece counter display with a "try me" button on the front for in-store demonstration. At $14.99 MSRP, the Afterglow has impulse writ- ten all over it, and will make a great addition to any kitchen or beverage accessory department. Visit Echo Valley at booth #S2579. For more information, call 800.592.9678 or go to www.echovalley.com. WABASH VALLEY FARMS: PRODUCTS THAT POP ON THE SHELVES Wabash Valley Farms' new Stainless Steel Whirley Pop popcorn popper came out late last year and has already become a standout in the marketplace. The high- end quality of the stainless steel pan, lid and gear system provides real value at its $49.99 retail price, and sales really took off during last year's fourth quarter, according to Wabash Valley Farms Chief Executive Officer Dani Paluchniak. The Stainless Steel Whirley Pop is now offered in brand new four-color packag- ing that will add some extra shine to retailers' shelves. There's new packaging also for the Wabash Valley Farms' line of gourmet popping corns, which are offered in red, blue, yellow and white varieties, along with a medley of all the different vari- eties. Popcorn is naturally a healthy snack, but for those who are extra-careful about their diets (or their time), Wabash Valley Farm offers its Organic Popcorn Popping Kit. The kit contains organic popcorn and organic coconut oil with all- natural sea salt to season it. It's all pack- aged together in a three-compartment bag for the home cook to cut open and dump into the popcorn popper all together. "In three minutes, you have a healthy, deli- cious snack," Paluchniak says. "We chose the white popcorn for this kit because it's a more tender popcorn." The Organic Popcorn Popping Kit ingredients are all non-GMO and organic. There are no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no additives, no preservatives and no gluten. When prepared, the popcorn is a snack that's vegan and contains just 43 calories per cup. Top it with one of three new fat-free seasonings: Dill-icious Pickle, Fiery Hot Thai or Bring Home the Bacon. All three will be set up in the seasonings bar in Wabash Valley Farms' spacious new booth. "At our booth we're always pop- ping and demonstrating the popper and we'll have the seasonings bar set up so everyone can try the new seasonings," Paluchniak says. While you're there, take the time to browse the booth for lots of good ideas about how you can cross- merchandise the Wabash Valley Farms products, including new gift sets, to make a compelling product story that can help add to your ring totals. "We always try to make sure we bring as much as we can to the show so we can demonstrate great ways to cross- merchandise the products," Paluchniak says. "Our new booth will give our retail- ers a better look at how they might cross- merchandise the products and how they'll look in the store. Our job is to help make their job easy, so any time we can do that, it's a good day." Visit Wabash Valley Farms at booth #S3415. After the show, call 877.888.7077 or visit www.wfarms.com.