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Master craftsmen at Corby Hall's family owned and operated facilities worldwide work skillfully creating products that facilitate ease of preparation and enhanced presentation. With offerings that are both contemporary and traditional, Corby Hall has an infinite variety of products for today’s most stylish tabletop décor. Hospitality customers know they can choose Corby Hall with confidence and enjoy the privilege of good taste.
To learn more about Corby Hall and see their new website, go here: http://www.corbyhall.com/
Author Halvorson has written a quick-read and a great reminder to us all that small changes to the way we view everyday events, the resulting actions we take, and having persistence are often much better determiners of future success than innate talent, DNA, or simply being lucky.
You can find author Halvorson's 9 things that successful people do differently here: http://www.amazon.com/Nine-Things-Successful-People-Differently/dp/1422193403/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1384695724&sr=1-2&keywords=heidi+grant+halvorson
Since it’s a member of the Royal Rideau Collection, TANGULAR easily mixes and matches with other collection items to further enhance your tabletop.
To learn more about Libbey's new TANGULAR and all their other hospitality tabletop products, go here: http://foodservice.libbey.com/
Ok. The tradeshow just ended...you and your team are tired and looking at the pile of everyday work that didn't get done while you were away at the show. On top of that, who knows if any of the leads we got will turn into "real" business anyway? It's true that you had some great meetings and people seemed impressed with your new products and programs....but how do you keep the love burning for your brand when everyone returns to their daily grind? First of all, a great way to continue to build on the new relationships you've made at the show - and your existing great customers relationships - is through social media. If you don’t have a social media plan, you need one. Do you really think social media is just a passing fad? And, even if you don’t think it’s worthwhile…most of your customers do. So, get connected and continue to build the brand message you had during the trade show. Secondly, comment positively in your new or revitalized social media effort on the how you viewed the industry and the activities (seminars, speeches, etc.) that happened during the show. These day social media, blogs, newsletters, email, etc. offer great forums for getting your thoughts out to your existing customers and potential customers. As many industry people that may have attended the show, there are more – and many from your particular area, likely – that weren’t able to attend. By re-capping your views of the trade show and what’s happening within the industry in a positive way, you will present yourself as a knowledgeable industry opinion. Most customers will appreciate communication from you that is not always about selling them something and you just might help them see things from a slightly different perspective. Also, by offering up your comments and opinions in a positive way to customers and potential customers you have a chance to then continue and elevate the conversation you have with them. Often, they will bring that conversation to you furthering the relationship that you already have. And, isn’t that what a lot of this is about….building great relationships with existing and potential customers. And, finally....another opportunity often missed is free samples or literature you may have produced especially for the trade show. Many times, we are so busy packing up after the show or thinking about our lead follow-up (which is important) that we sometimes forget to make a list of who didn’t have the opportunity to visit our booth. And.... I'll say this one time and one time only: EVERY LEAD GETS FOLLOWED UP ON! NO EXCEPTIONS! Taking a few minutes to send a quick note and a free sample to those you did NOT see at a show lets them know they were missed. This can be especially true if there was a customer that you were trying to see for the first time and they did not show. Let them know that while disappointed they could not make it, you wanted them to have the sample, literature, or product information. But make sure to do it all in a positive, upbeat way. You may never know, they may have been well intentioned to come see you at the show, but something occurred keeping them from doing so. Remember... ... developing and building a brand is built around two main concepts – consistency and frequency. Having a great brand message at a trade show is a terrific step forward – maybe the best step forward. But, to then not follow up and – consistently – repeat that same brand message in follow up actions after the show will result in that great trade show message fading. So, make sure your “after-show” message is consistent with your “during-show” message. Then, in a positive way continue the frequency of how often and how you repeat your message to both existing (they need reminding, too!) and potential customers. Brand building is a long term activity – more of a marathon than a sprint. So, keep taking those positive steps forward and your brand will continue to be closer to the brand you want it to be. Remember…..tabletop always matters! Oneida Ltd. Has just released their newly renovated foodservice website. The site features a new design, many new functionalities and pages of fresh, robust content. "There is an entirely new look and feel to all the sections of the site. We are thrilled with how the new design came together and are excited to share it with our customers and industry partners. We will continue our efforts to fuel connections, growth and knowledge sharing through this fantastic tool," commented Amy Gebhardt, EveryWare’s Director of Public Relations. The new site design features many enhancements that create a better user experience. It is now mobile friendly with a new responsive design, allowing it to better represent the site in a smaller format. Easier to read and navigate, mobile device users will have a much better experience. The new site also features enhanced search capabilities and refinement options to ease the user’s efforts to find what they are searching for. To check out Oneida Foodservice's new, revamped site, go here: http://foodservice.oneida.com/
Oval Server Dish – Jono Pandolfi Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass – Steelite Welsh Slate – Steelite Twist Flatware – Sambonet Table Lighting - Norex White Sedona Sidedish – Steelite Branch Style Bowl – Eastern Tabletop Bormioli Rocco Water Glasses - Steelite Sticky Bricks – Eastern Tabletop Congratulations to Tina and Gustavo and all the Tabletop Challenge competitors!
Speaking of space saving ideas, Arcoroc's STACK UP collection of stackable barware seemed to be getting plenty of interest by operators looking for stylish, yet practical glassware. Brought to market by Cardinal Glass, these stack-friendly glasses come in both short tumbler and hi-ball sizes. The Rosenthal and Sambonet brands showed plenty of great products with both backstamps, with their Platinum SKIN Rosenthal dinnerware and the corresponding SKIN flatware from Sambonet getting plenty of love from the participating designers in the Tabletop Challenge competition.
Designers Lesley Hughes Wyman and Tamara Ainsworth (right) from Matchline Design Group and Kevin McGrinder from McGrinder Associates during the heated competition of the First Annual Tabletop Challenge at New York's IHMRS Show
The first annual TabletopJournal "TABLETOP CHALLENGE" took place on Day 1 of the IHMRS Show and what an event. Five teams of creative designers stepped up to create their very best tabletops using great products from various tabletop producers and a box of "mystery" props such as nails, scarves, a Chinese language newspaper, a miniature Statue of Liberty, and more. The products available to them were not revealed until right up the last moment and, as if that wasn't stressful enough...they all were under a 30 minute time limit! The design teams were given world-class hospitality tabletop products from event sponsors such as Steelite, Rosenthal, Sambonet, Eastern Tabletop, Hospitality Glass Brands, and Norex/Safelite. In addition, Arcoroc and Jono Pandolfi also contributed products. The overall winner will be determined with a "people's vote" throughout the remainder of the show. Initial balloting has been heavy and halfway though Day 2 and ballots had to be reprinted to supply enough to so that voting could continue! Voting continues until the end of the show and the winner to be announced Wednesday evening! So, stay tuned ...and if you're at the show now...now sure you get your vote in! And here are the tables below, along with the designer's information and a list of the products they chose: Table #1Anfora Sedona Dinnerware – Steelite Craft Dinnerware sideplate – Steelite Forum Glass Ambler Tumbler – Hospitality Glass Table Lighting – Norex Nendoo Salt & Pepper – Rosenthal Bora Flatware – Arcoroc/Cardinal Crucial Detail Pitchers – Steelite Sticky Bricks – Eastern Tabletop Tabletop Designer: Gustavo Bonet, Project Designer BBG-BBGM 646.789.2229 [email protected] Architecturally trained at the University of Florida with a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University, Gustavo’s experience in the world of furniture design and fabrication can be seen in the level of execution and hand crafted connection to all of his work. Recently his body of work has focused on parametric design development and workflows to execute complex 3-dimensional forms and architectural projects. His knowledge of digital fabrication methods as well as through design documentation continually leads to successfully completed projects. Table # 2Skin Platinum Charger Plates – Rosenthal Skin Underplates - Rosenthal Imagine Flatware - Sambonet Table Lighting – Norex Nambe’ Bowl Serving Dish – Steelite Nendoo Pedestal and Small Plate – Rosenthal Crucial Detail Plateau Underplate – Steelite Nambe’ Salt & Pepper - Steelite Sticky Bricks – Eastern Tabletop Tabletop Designers: Lesley Hughes Wyman, RID, IIDA, NEWH, ASID Tamara Ainsworth Principal, Registered Interior Designer MatchLine Design Group, LLC Lesley – 972.841.1922 Tamara – 214.697.0103 [email protected] Designers with over 20 years in the industry and over 10 years as partners. Worked successfully on multiple residential and commercial projects in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, including the recently completed Red River Casino and Hotel. Table #3Craft Dinnerware – Steelite Lady Diamond Wineglass – Arcoroc/Cardinal Nambe’ Infinity Coasters – Steelite Welsh Slate – Steelite Nambe’ Three Bowl Oval Dish – Steelite WNK Ovation Flatware – Steelite Sticky Bricks – Eastern Tabletop Tabletop Designer: Joemy Vega Principal deVega Studios 407.446.5836 [email protected] Has designed over 50 Hard Rock hotels and resorts and has recently worked on the Delta Sky Box, Jim Beam Lounge and the MVP at Yankee Stadium Table #4Skin Platinum Charger and B&B Plate – Rosenthal Skin Dinner Plate – Rosenthal Skin Flatware – Sambonet Table lighting – Norex Branch Bowl – Eastern Tabletop Forum Tumblers – Hospitality Glass Forum Red Ramekin – Hospitality Glass Sticky Bricks – Eastern Tabletop Tabletop Designer: Kevin McGrinder McGrinder Associates 201.585.1620 [email protected] Industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in helping clients with customized solutions. Table #5Oval Server Dish – Jono Pandolfi
Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass – Steelite Welsh Slate – Steelite Twist Flatware – Sambonet Table Lighting - Norex White Sedona Sidedish – Steelite Branch Style Bowl – Eastern Tabletop Bormioli Rocco Water Glasses - Steelite Sticky Bricks – Eastern Tabletop Tabletop Designers: Gustavo Gutierrez and Tina Delia Delia Designs 609.977.0820 [email protected] Partners in a Philadelphia based design firm focusing on a wide range of commercial and residential applications with an emphasis on studios, spas and salons |
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