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FROM THE EDITOR KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n NOVEMBER 2017 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Periodicals postage paid at Tucson, AZ and additional mail- ing office. Kitchenware News & Housewares Review (USPS012-625) is published 12 times per year (Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec.) by Oser Communications Group, 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ, 85715 520.721.1300. Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material or prices quoted in newspaper. Contributors are responsi- ble for proper release of proprietary classified information. ©2017 by Oser Communications Group. All rightsreserved Reproduction, in whole or in part, without written permis- sion of the publisher, is expressly prohibited. Back issues, when available, cost $8 each within the past 12 months. Back issue orders must be paid in advance by check. Kitchenware News & Housewares Review is distributed without charge in North America to qualified professionals in the retail and distribution channels of the upscale kitchenware and tabletop trade. For subscriber services, in- cluding subscription information, call 520.721.1300. Printed in the USA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Kitchenware News & Housewares Review, 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715. PUBLISHER Kimberly Oser SR. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Jules Denton jules_d@oser.com EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lorrie Baumann lorrie_b@oser.com EDITOR Micah Cheek micah_c@oser.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR Greg Gonzales greg_g@oser.com ART DIRECTOR Yasmine Brown GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jonathan Schieffer CUSTOMER SERVICE Caitlyn McGrath MANAGERS caitlyn_m@oser.com Sarah Glenn sarah_g@oser.com CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Tara Neal CIRCULATION MANAGER Jamie Green jamie_g@oser.com Kitchenware News & Housewares Review is a publication of Oser Communications Group Inc. 1877 N. Kolb Road • Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300 www.kitchenwarenews.com www.oser.com FOUNDER Lee M. Oser OSER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w KITCHENWARE NEWS S E R V I N G K I T C H E N WA R E, H O M E D E C O R A N D G I F T WA R E M A R K E T S editor from the Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Black Friday, Everyone: Our readers are among the blessings that our entire staff of Kitchenware News, Gourmet News and the newly-launched Snacking News are grateful for, both at Thanksgiving and throughout the year. As we celebrate this winter's holiday season, let's also remember the folks who are still struggling with the outcomes of three disastrous hurricanes as well as devastating wildfires across northern California. Please also remember that thoughts and prayers are very important, but they're not enough if you can also find a way to lend a hand. In this month's issue of Gourmet News, you'll find f ront-page coverage of two grocery chains that have found ways to help their neighbors in Florida and Texas, and of course, there are other grocery chains around the country that are reaffirming their roles as hometown heroes by raising funds to help. Kitchenware retailers are hometown heroes too – every time I ask one of our readers how they're involved in their communities, they have right at the top of their minds the many ways in which they're involved in supporting their local schools, drives to feed the hungry and all kinds of other efforts to make their communities nicer places to live for everyone. They're never af raid to point out that they don't just do business in their communities, they also live there and share their fortunes. Read more about that in the profile of Willey's Store that you'll find in this issue. While we regret the realities of bad times, bad weather and hungry neighbors, it's always a pleasure to share how our readers are helping to make them better. If you've got a story about how you're helping your community that you'd like to share with us and our readers, please don't hesitate to drop us a line to editor@oser.com. You won't be bragging – you'll be helping to share the joy and the blessings of community that are just as real as all the world's hurricanes and conflagrations. Blessings to you and yours! KN Lorrie Baumann, Editorial Director 4