Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2019 22 gas ranges, gas and induction cooktops, electric and gas wall ovens, kitchen ventilation hoods and premium built-in refrigeration. BlueStar ® is the only pro-style appliance brand to offer virtually unlimited options for personalization, including more than 750 colors and trims as well as highly customizable cooking surfaces, swing and French oven doors, and restaurant-style accessories like salamander broilers, charbroilers, Frenchtops and oversized ovens that fit commercial sheet pans. Founded by Vibeke and Frank Paone, ABBAKA has been designing and manufacturing handmade luxury kitchen hoods since 1980. Prizer-Painter Stove Works, parent company of BlueStar ® and Prizer Hoods, a line of professionally-inspired luxury kitchen hoods, acquired ABBAKA in July 2017. Please visit www.bluestarcooking.com or www.abbaka.com for more information. KITCHENAID PREVIEWS STATE-OF-THE- ART KITCHENAID ® SMART DISPLAY WITH THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT AT CES KitchenAid smart display with the Google Assistant will work with Yummly to offer guided cooking recipes and smart home control KitchenAid previewed an addition to its connected offerings with a multi-functional Smart Display with the Google Assistant for home cooks: the KitchenAid ® Smart Display. With features such as step-by-step recipe instructions, shopping lists and smart home control, all hands-free for when fingers are covered in dough, the state-of-the-art KitchenAid Smart Display will provide home cooks with a central hub to expand upon their culinary creativity. The KitchenAid Smart Display will be a step above with innovative capabilities – including Yummly voice and visual meal planning and guided cooking functionality – offering convenient access to tools that enhance the traditional home kitchen experience. With the Google Assistant, users will be able to easily search for recipe inspiration and watch instructional videos to confidently create delicious meals at home, manage and control their smart home devices and enjoy music and live TV.* "We want makers to have freedom in the kitchen," said Christy Hoskins, senior brand manager, KitchenAid. "They should be able to find new recipes and experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and textures – all without worrying about how to clean off messy fingerprints." The KitchenAid Smart Display will also feature a 10-inch display for easily viewing your favorite content for the kitchen and more. KitchenAid Smart Display will also be IPX-5 rated for resistance to faucet water, ensuring a worry-free cooking or baking experience and allowing kitchen creatives to fearlessly tackle multi-step recipes and easily wash and clean the device. "Our main aim was to evolve the multi-modal connected display category and create a product that truly makes sense in the kitchen," said Ryan Craig, senior manager, Internet of Things Global Strategy and Partnerships. "The KitchenAid Smart Display will do just that, merging hands-free, interactive capabilities with unique access to Yummly recipe content and a sleek design for seamless integration in the kitchen." The KitchenAid Smart Display with the Google Assistant will have a number of features to complement everyday activity in the kitchen, including: • Manage Everyday Tasks – Stay organized even if your hands are occupied – create a shopping list, make purchases with Google Express, or set timers and reminders. You will also be able to browse recipes and get step-by-step instructions, and get answers powered by Google Search, all hands-free. • Enjoy Entertainment – While you're busy in the kitchen, listen to music, podcasts and radio, or catch up on the latest shows and videos from popular services like YouTube, YouTube TV, Hulu and HBO Now. • Yummly Compatibility – From recipe inspiration to videos showcasing guided cooking techniques, Yummly functionality allows makers to feel empowered in the kitchen. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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