RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2018
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
W
ell, as usual, there was so much going on in Orlando, I was unable to
stop by every booth or see every program. But what I did get to see got
me very excited. Not only did the new products bring on the excitement but the
upbeat attendees and exhibitors, the number of programs and features
available, and the overall vibe of the show made this another amazing event.
The NKBA started the night before the show with a Gatsby-style awards
and gala dinner held at the Rosen Centre Hotel. The presentation of awards
was one of the most organized ceremonies that I have been to. As you will see
in this current issue and the March issue, we will be highlighting the various
award winners in bath design (February issue) and in kitchen design (March
issue). There are some amazing projects and I congratulate all the designers
for a job well done.
The show floor was packed, and I was told that attendee numbers were up.
I could tell by how many people were in the booths, aisles, and walkways that
indeed, the number of attendees had increased. There was a buzz in the air
and a low deafening roar throughout the halls as manufacturers and attendees
got together to discuss all the new products. Over the next few months, we
will be showing you many of the new products and innovations that were
launched at this year's event.
Some moments that stood out to me were Hestan joining the ranks of the
indoor kitchen with a full line of products and Perlick entering the cooking
world while adding to their already successful refrigeration lines. Many brands
completely revamped their lineups such as Bosch, Thermador, Bertazzoni,
and Fulgor. Dacor, Monogram, Samsung, and Electrolux/Frigidaire also had
booths full of new products to peruse. The new kid on the block—Signature
Kitchen Suite—and LG made a statement by winning the Best Large Booth
Award for the show. Range Craft surprised the attendees with a new counter
drop-in dishwasher, much as Fotile did with their sink with a vegetable/fish
wash station. I don't have the space in my column to mention everyone that
showed at this time, but as I wrote earlier, there is a lot of news we will be
sharing in this issue and over the next few months. The NKBA and Emerald
did a great job in bringing it all together.
WHAT I SAW AT
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