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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily Sunday, March 19, 2017 4 0 LSARTS A LEADER IN GLASSWARE INNOVATION LSArts art glass tabletop products have experienced proven retail performance and exponential sales growth in the past two decades. Company Founder, Lanny Altshuler, attributes its success to a prod- uct mix that is priced and packaged right and offers fair value on the retail sales floor. Top management has over 40 years of retail and wholesale experience in the housewares and gift industries. State-of- the-art warehousing and fulfillment has enabled LSArts to remain a strong player in the industry. Barware and hostess gifts have evolved into a specialty niche for the company. Typically a holiday hostess set will include a wine accessory (e.g., bottle stopper), set of napkins and a set of wine charms. New designs are introduced twice per year. These are offered to sell at retail price points under $20 with many in the $10 range. Wine stoppers have been a mainstay in the line since the early days. The company offers over 100 designs, primarily art glass, which are individually hand- made and retail under $10. A number of different packaging options are available. One of the "sleeper" items in the line is the glass Christmas tree which comes with remov- able ornaments. These are strong sellers, primarily in the inde- pendent store market. Ornaments are available as strictly decorative, or as functional wine charms. New packaging advances have enabled the company to pack a number of designs in see-through PVC boxes. Retail price points range from $10 up to $50. LSArts also offers a new line of Hanukkah hostess sets and gifts to complement its Christmas offer- ings, making it a one-stop-shop for fourth quarter sales. If you are looking for some strong-selling impulse products for the fourth quarter, LSArts should be a pri- mary stop on your agenda at the show. For more information, stop by booth #S921 in the South Building or go to www.lsarts.com. WHEN CLEAN ENHANCES COZY: DECORATING TREND & CLEANING SOLUTION COLLIDE Carey Wider, President, GrassWorx, con- nects the dots on a fashion trend and the famous Clean Machine ® scraper door- mats. KNSD: What does 'cozy' have to do with your famous AstroTurf ® doormats? CW: It's a real paradox at the house- wares show. Ninety-five percent of the exhibitors are all about what happens inside the home. As you look at all the color charts and trend studies, they cover well what the homeowner will be spend- ing (or investing) inside! We study these trends to help us better understand what is happening – it helps direct our colors and designs outside. KNSD: Are you doing a new line of 'cozy' doormats? CW: No. No 'cozy' line. We do, howev- er, have to look at style, design and color almost as if we come from the footwear industry. KNSD: Can you explain? CW: We see the outside house color sim- ilar to a woman's dress … carefully picked for a special occasion. The shin- gles, shutters, porch and door are all like her accessories. You know, purse, ear- rings, jewelry … all carefully selected. Now, what about the shoes? That's us. Our Clean Machine doormats and colors are carefully designed to go with as many outfits (homes) as they can. Our scraping and cleaning capability is also designed to go to every entrance, not just the front. That is why we offer a whole house solution. You know, cover all those needs. KNSD: How does 'cozy' fit outside? CW: Well, again we find the decade old, 'inside trend' that is somewhat paradoxical. During this time, we've moved dramatical- ly to homes and apartments constructed with open concept. The balance of this real- ity is a need for giving a feeling of comfort, warmth and relaxation in this open-view environment. That void has resulted in an increase in cozy-like accessories, inside the large room, creating that homey, welcom- ing atmosphere. Furniture, wall décor and flooring are driving that look – a look that translates to more comfort. KNSD: Where does the doormat come into play? CW: There's the visual side of comfort and cozy and the emotional side. The feelings one gets. Our mats, for years, have increased that comfort level as we keep the dirt (and all the germs it brings) outside the home. We create a cleaner and healthier home. We take the doormat's job seriously. Our consumers make the link between our visual beauty and their increased cozy, comfort level. For more information, stop by booth #N6557 in the Clean + Contain Expo area, call 800.813.5221 or email info@grassworxllc.com. DURABLE, UNIQUE INDOOR & OUTDOOR CLOCKS FROM LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY Since being founded in 1983 as leaders in German-made Cuckoo Clocks, the La Crosse Clock Company has remained a major player in the clock industry throughout the years. Since time does not stand still, with products changing and becoming more high- tech, La Crosse Technology became a leader in atomic time products as well as innovative wireless weather stations. As it continues to create and introduce innovative, market-leading products, it has also had an opportunity to revisit its roots with the reintroduction of La Crosse Clock Company décor clock products. Recently, the company has intro- duced the La Crosse Illuminations tech- nology to its La Crosse Clock Company indoor and outdoor line. The state-of-the- art Illumination technology provides a beautiful glow behind the dial of two of the new for 2017 decorative clocks. By using the light sensor technology, the clock is able to conserve battery life by only turning on the illumination when necessary. Since this clock is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the soft orange glow is sure to light up any week- end backyard barbecue or evening for two under the stars. With the growing demand of clocks that are both indoor and out- door, it has perfected a design that is both durable and unique. Each clock is produced with a weather- resistant frame in a finish that is hand selected by the clock development team. The rubber gaskets and UV-resist- ant dial prevent any sun and water dam- age from happening to the dial and hands. The back of the case is equipped with a battery cover to ensure no water drips in, which could cause harm to both the clock and batter- ies. The company's small town team takes pride in the quality and value of every product it produces. Go to booth #L13307, where the dedicated sales team can show you some of the new clock designs. Meet with one of the members from the clock development team to develop and implement a winning clock strategy for your stores. For more information, go to www.lacrosse technology.com or stop by booth #L13307. ELIMINATE WASTE OF SINGLE-SERVE, DISPOSABLE BEVERAGES WITH BOBBLE bobble thinks style and sustainability go hand in hand, so it makes stylish drinking containers you'll never want to put down. bobble believes people should be able to enjoy the beverages they love, hot or cold, while on the go, without compromising on style or quality and generating unnecessary single-serve waste. bobble INSULATE™ and bobble INFUSE™ give consumers even more options for smart choices that fit their lifestyle and make staying hydrat- ed easy, stylish and fun. These new inno- vations offer consumers premium solu- tions for smart hydration, while continuing the mission to reduce the outrageous waste of single-serve, disposable beverages. bobble INSULATE bobble INSULATE is a high-grade, stain- less steel drinking vessel that keeps bev- erages hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 24 hours. The BPA-free, dishwash- er-safe bottle will not sweat and features a leak-proof seal. bob- ble INSULATE is available in a range of 10 colors (polar, pear, sangria, peacock, mint, coral, black ice, pop, sea and scuba) and retails for $24.99 MSRP. bobble INFUSE Designed by renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid, bobble INFUSE is a sleek, BPA-free water bottle that lets users cus- tomize their hydration experience. bobble INFUSE is available in a range of six colors (poppy, sugar plum, citron, surf, peacock and fern) and retails for $14.99 MSRP. For more information or to purchase, visit www.waterbobble.com.