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Article: Gearing up for gourmet: retailers and manufacturers ready to enjoy a San Francisco treat.(housewares)
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- HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
- Article date:
- August 1, 2009
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NOW HELD IN A NEW MONTH, AND back in a former popular location, the Gourmet Housewares Show will be the scene for new housewares product for the industry this month.
Amid a challenging economy, manufacturers are using the event as a way to continue to show new product as well as network with retailers.
Amazon is one of the retailers scheduled to attend the show. "In general, trade shows are a great way to get a read on the industry and find vendors and manufacturers that aren't familiar with Amazon," said Chris Nielsen, vice president of Amazon home and garden. For the e-tailer, one of the ...