Sur La Table

Sur La Table Introduces Educational Trips Series for Consumers Craving a Deep Dive into Renowned Culinary Destinations in Collaboration with Academic Travel Abroad Inc.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

SEATTLE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sur La Table, a nationwide specialty retailer of cookware, kitchen electrics, and bakeware, is thrilled to announce the launch of an interactive series of educational trips for consumers hungry for authentic, immersive experiences throughout the world in partnership with Academic Travel Abroad Inc., an educational travel provider with 70+ years catering to some of the country's most prestigious organizations.

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  • "As travel and food truly go hand in hand to make a memorable experience, we are more than thrilled to introduce this new series with Academic Travel Abroad Inc.," said Meredith Abbot, Culinary Director and trip expert at Sur La Table.
  • "Our mission at Sur La Table is to bring people together through the celebration of food, and this new series will do just that."
  • To kick off the series, Sur La Table is hosting two Culinary Journeys during the fall in France, which will pay homage to the founders' inspiration for starting Sur La Table.
  • For more information about the tour packages, itineraries, and travel dates, visit www.surlatableculinaryjourneys.com and for information on Sur La Table, visit www.surlatable.com .

Cordial Launches Strategic Advisory Board to Accelerate Growth, Fuel Product Innovation

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cordial, the only true marketing platform that empowers brands to fully automate their marketing strategies, today announces the launch of its strategic advisory board. This collection of industry leaders from PacSun, eBay, Gap, Solo, Minted, and more will advise Cordial executives on how best to capitalize on growth opportunities and tackle emerging challenges. These advisors will lend their unparalleled expertise to elevate Cordial as the market leader for delivering highly personalized and unified cross-channel campaigns, enabling brands to maximize customer engagement and drive measurable revenue growth.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cordial , the only true marketing platform that empowers brands to fully automate their marketing strategies, today announces the launch of its strategic advisory board.
  • With its focus on rapid innovation in marketing automation and robust first-party data collection and activation capabilities, Cordial is more impactful than ever for marketers seeking to engage and retain customers.
  • 2023 was a massive growth year for the company, further cementing Cordial's position at the forefront of the martech landscape.
  • To accelerate this momentum, Cordial has assembled a powerhouse strategic advisory board.

Apparel Group's Announces New Record: Opens 350 New Stores in GCC & India, Forges 15 Strategic Global Brand Partnerships in 2023

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Monday, January 8, 2024

This expansion is a testament to Apparel Group's dynamic growth strategy and commitment to providing unparalleled shopping experiences worldwide.

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  • This expansion is a testament to Apparel Group's dynamic growth strategy and commitment to providing unparalleled shopping experiences worldwide.
  • Expansion and Strategic Brand Partnerships:
    Complementing its impressive expansion, Apparel Group has forged strategic alliances with high-profile brands, significantly broadening its diverse portfolio.
  • These alliances demonstrate Apparel Group's dynamic approach to offering a rich variety of retail experiences to consumers globally.
  • Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2023: Apparel Group's Commitment
    In 2023, Apparel Group reinforced its commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Sur La Table Serves Up Same-Day Delivery for Customers with Walmart GoLocal

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Sur La Table, a nationwide specialty retailer of cookware, kitchen electrics and bakeware will be offering same-day delivery through a new collaboration with Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s white-label delivery service platform.

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  • Sur La Table, a nationwide specialty retailer of cookware, kitchen electrics and bakeware will be offering same-day delivery through a new collaboration with Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s white-label delivery service platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031033293/en/
    Sur La Table, a nationwide specialty retailer of cookware, kitchen electrics and bakeware will be offering same-day delivery through a new collaboration with Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s white-label delivery service platform.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Sur La Table is excited to work with Walmart GoLocal to offer unparalleled delivery speed and convenience to our customers across the U.S.,” said Rachel Frederick, president and general manager of eCommerce, Sur La Table.
  • Walmart GoLocal is a white-label, delivery service platform that offers reliable, same-day delivery to businesses of all sizes, backed by the size and scale of Walmart.

Top 2024 Food and Beverage Trends Revealed by Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2024.
  • Though a smaller segment than food, in many recent years beverage sales have grown at a faster pace, according to SFA's State of the Specialty Food Industry research , fueled by innovation.
  • These trends, and more, will be at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas.
  • The largest B2B specialty food event in the western United States, the Winter Fancy Food Show features thousands of specialty food and beverage products from around the world.

Lamps Plus Announces the Appointment of Jason Goldberger to Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Lamps Plus, the nation’s leading specialty lighting retailer , has appointed Jason Goldberger to Chief Executive Officer effective September 18, 2023.

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  • Lamps Plus, the nation’s leading specialty lighting retailer , has appointed Jason Goldberger to Chief Executive Officer effective September 18, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004143929/en/
    Industry veteran Jason Goldberger joins Lamps Plus as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Goldberger joins Lamps Plus just 14 months after Nexus Capital Management LP announced their investment in Lamps Plus.
  • A true, lifelong industry veteran, he will lead Lamps Plus toward continued expansion and success, as Lamps Plus enters its new era of leadership alongside Nexus Capital Management LP.

5W Public Relations Acquires Leading Boutique Food & Beverage Communications Firm, YC Media

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the US, announces today that it has acquired YC Media, the boutique food and beverage communications firm whose clients include Sea Tales, Ippodo, and Flatiron Books. With the addition of YC Media, 5W adds the boutique firm's exemplary services, clients, and senior talent to its existing roster of consumer brands that include Boston Beer Co, Galanz, Lenox, The Pioneer Woman, Product of the Year, SMEG, Stemilt, Tineco, and Thermopro. For YC Media, clients will continue to receive hands-on strategic consultation from founder Kim Yorio while gaining access to 5W's industry-leading service offerings and client network, including its full-service digital capabilities through the firm's recently launched agency, The HOW Agency. 

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  • With the addition of YC Media, 5W further strengthens its award-winning Consumer Division
    NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR , one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the US, announces today that it has acquired YC Media, the boutique food and beverage communications firm whose clients include Sea Tales, Ippodo, and Flatiron Books.
  • "From our first meeting with Kim and YC Media, it was clear that her firm's boutique approach to client services, coupled with their strategic expertise that is on par with leading global agencies, mirrors our own.
  • We're thrilled to welcome Kim and YC Media to 5W, and to continue to provide groundbreaking communications programming in the consumer space."
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining the 5W family," said Kim Yorio, YC Media's founder and CEO.

Top Trends for 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show Revealed by Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

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Monday, July 17, 2023

NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel tasted its way through the sold-out 67th Summer Fancy Food Show in search of the products and flavors that will influence the specialty food industry in the months ahead.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel tasted its way through the sold-out 67th Summer Fancy Food Show in search of the products and flavors that will influence the specialty food industry in the months ahead.
  • In their Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show report, the Panel identified Flavor Fluidity, Salty Snacks, One-Step Convenience, African Specialties, Asian-Inspired Snack Specialties, and Food with an Edgy Attitude as the top emerging trends.
  • Trends identified at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show will influence not only specialty but the food industry at large.
  • "The trends identified at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show will influence not only specialty, but the food industry at large, in the months ahead."

Sold-out 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show Attracts Thousands of Qualified Buyers, Innovators, and Influencers

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery and networking.

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  • Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery and networking.
  • The Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery, trendspotting, and networking.
  • Specialty food and beverage makers are innovators and trendsetters, and that was on full display during this year's Summer Fancy Food Show."
  • The next Fancy Food Shows are the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show , January 21-23 in Las Vegas and the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show , June 23-25 in New York City.

Specialty Food Association 67th Summer Fancy Food Show Sells Out

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association's 67th Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest B2B specialty food industry event in North America, is officially sold out of exhibitor booth space.

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  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association's 67th Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest B2B specialty food industry event in North America, is officially sold out of exhibitor booth space.
  • The sold-out Summer Fancy Food Show will feature thousands of specialty foods and beverages from around the world.
  • "After several years of uncertainty around live events, this year's sold out Summer Fancy Food Show sends a clear message that Specialty Food makers and manufacturers value and depend on in-person events to conduct business," said SFA President Bill Lynch.
  • Presentation of the SFA Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Specialty Food Hall of Fame Class of 2023 (Sunday, 4 pm)
    The Summer Fancy Food Show is open only to qualified members of the specialty food trade, industry affiliates, and journalists.