There’s no question that what’s hot in the culinary world has a direct impact on the goods and services that…

Five years ago, online shopping was on the cusp of booming, e-commerce for local stores was almost non-existent, websites weren’t…

Coravin Coravin’s new Aerator is a small spout-like device designed for use with the Coravin Wine Preservation Opener. According to…

As independent gourmet stores are becoming less of a shopping trip and more of a destination, cooking classes continue to…

Shelf-stable foods have proven a boon for consumers this year as olive oils, salts, cocktail mixers, dips and more as…

Textiles continue to help drive sales in the independent gourmet retail industry as retailers report customers are drawn to soft…

The tabletop segment has proven to be a growth point in 2017 for the independent gourmet housewares market. The category,…

Driven by the continued craft coffee trend, channel sales of beverage electrics saw a 3.7% increase to $13.9 million. However,…

Retailers continue to find cutlery to be a lucrative and important category. Many reported the category was up, with a…

Bakeware has been a bright spot with the independent gourmet channel as the flexibility of use and product durability have…

A stalwart of the independent gourmet housewares channel, cookware sales have stalled this year, said retailers who participated in the…

Kitchen tools and gadgets, retailers noted, contributed the most to their store’s gross sales. Overall, the category took in approximately…

The owners of independent gourmet kitchenware stores have shifted marketing money from both major and local newspapers in favor of…

From finding new places to sell product to downsizing vendors and staff, those that responded to the GOURMET INSIDER® State…

Five years ago, one of the biggest issues facing the industry was the encroachment of online retailing and the heavy…

Food, Beverage Trends Help Drive Year-End Kitchenware Sales  Tapping into food trends, especially those that have the locals buzzing, can…