By Andrea Lillo
Founded on a desire to bring authentic Mexican cookware and accessories to those who want to make this cuisine at home, Hernán debuted its line at the recent tabletop show in New York.
The collection promotes Mexico’s culture and cuisine, said Isela Hernandez, founder and president, as well as “works with artisans not normally exposed outside Mexico.” A derivation of her family name and an homage to her Mexican heritage, Hernán is based on the border in Del Rio, Texas, while sales and marketing are in New York.

Vipp, a Danish company known throughout Europe for its high-end trash cans, has opened a U.S. division along with a showroom in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood.
Founded in 1939 by Holger Nielsen after his wife asked him to make a waste can for her hair salon, Vipp—which means “to tilt” in Danish, to describe the action of the lid when the foot petal is pressed—is now in 11 European countries as well as in Asia.

By David Gill
BOCA RATON, Fla.–Commenting on the state of the Consumer Solutions division in an interview with HFN, Jarden’s Andrew Hill, president of the division, hinted that the company may bolster its housewares business with another acquisition—the primary route Jarden has taken in building its stable of housewares brand portfolio.

By Andrea Lillo
NEW YORK–With high standards of customer service and vendor support, Bloomingdale’s is considered by many manufacturers as the perfect partner with which to launch products.
“Bloomingdale’s stands apart from other retailers in their willingness to try new concepts, like a WMF shop, as well as lesser-known designers and suppliers,” said Peter Braley, vice president of sales and marketing for the WMF/USA retail division. “It has been a while since we’ve heard the word ‘entrepreneurial,’ but Bloomingdale’s acts in an entrepreneurial fashion.”

By David Gill
SADDLE BROOK, N.J.–The new management team at De’Longhi USA has declared itself ready to tackle the challenges of growing the U.S. arm of the Italy-based housewares manufacturer.

By David Gill
NEW YORK-- Margaritas have become one of the most popular mixed drinks, so manufacturers of kitchen electrics are stirring up some of that business for themselves.
Vendors such as Jarden and The Helman Group have introduced products that are directly targeted to making margaritas. Meanwhile, Hamilton Beach, Vita-Mix and the two Focus Electrics Group brands "Back to Basics and West Bend" are touting margaritas as one of the many capabilities of its blenders and smoothie makers.