Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM DECEMBER 2019 18 standards, the faucet has zero lead content and includes a top- quality ceramic cartridge for drip-free performance. This gleaming faucet is meticulously finished for lasting beauty and is covered by a 10-year limited lifetime warranty. Available at fine plumbing showrooms nationwide, retail prices start at $1250. For more information, visit www.lenovasinks.com. SMEG AND DISNEY LAUNCH SPECIAL EDITION REFRIGERATOR, MARK FIRST U.S. PARTNERSHIP This fall, two global icons of design join forces to announce their first-ever collaboration in the U.S. market. Leading Italian appliance manufacturer SMEG has teamed with Disney to launch a commemorative refrigerator celebrating one of America's most- beloved cartoon characters, Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse came into the homes – and hearts – of the world for the first time in 1928, through black-and-white animation as his debut character, Steamboat Willie. Nodding to this vintage, playful sketch, SMEG's popular retro FAB28 refrigerator brings to life a whimsical image of Mickey Mouse as we know him today, inspired by the initial Steamboat Willie drawings from Disney. SMEG recently rolled out a wave of upgrades to their FAB28 refrigerator line, which the new SMEG FAB28 Mickey Mouse Refrigerator will host, including Energy Star efficiency, larger interiors, a Life Plus drawer for extra-cool temperatures, more-adjustable glass shelves, and a Multiflow Cooling System. Starting this November, the fridge will be exclusively available at Williams Sonoma, and at select SMEG dealers across the country. "The SMEG-Disney synergy is inherent, and we're honored to work with such a renowned, creative company. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and bringing households together, whether through food or entertainment, is at the core of what each brand stands for," said Paul McCormack, national sales & marketing director for SMEG USA, Inc. "After the success of our initial partnership in the UK, we're now pleased to bring a newly designed Mickey Mouse FAB28 to the American market." The SMEG FAB28 Mickey Mouse Refrigerator retails for $2,799. For more information on this product, SMEG USA, and additional offerings, visit www.smegusa.com. SOFIA BY FULGOR MILANO MAKES A STATEMENT IN ANY KITCHEN Sixty-five years into Fulgor Milano's existence the Meneghetti Family presented SOFIA, a new professional range inspired by an elegant female figure that was specifically designed for the North American consumer and would soon become their flagship product. Five years later, Fulgor Milano is celebrating its 70th anniversary and continues to expand on the SOFIA collection to offer a full suite of professional products to create the ultimate dream kitchen. Fulgor Milano's SOFIA Collection is a complete suite of products that achieve the perfect balance of elegance, design, function and performance. The Meneghetti Family has paid tribute to all of the unique cultural aspects of the storied country of Italy with SOFIA and the complete line of Fulgor Milano products. Their SOFIA Collection embodies a contemporary design that is unique and powerful, inspiring your clients to prepare dishes worthy of admiration. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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