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RETAILOBSERVER.COM OCTOBER 2024 18 • The Plaza: The growing popularity of sophisticated outdoor living brings The Plaza back for its second year, having established a fan base in 2024 with its mix of high-end brand spotlights and leisure activities for those needing a bit of rest and reconnection to the outdoors. This year, attendees can find even more inspiration at The Plaza. • International Pavilions: The German Pavilion will return to North Hall, while the UK and Brazilian Pavilions can be found in South Hall. Filling over 500,000 square feet of space at KBIS, returning exhibitors include Cosentino, House of Rohl, Kohler, SKS/LG Electronics, Fabuwood and SMEG, while others will be making their KBIS debut: Ama Luxury Shower, Artika lighting, and Furnipart Danish hardware. Together with 200 international exhibitors, they'll be among the 2,300+ making up Design + Construction Week (DCW) – the official colocation of KBIS and IBS (the National Association of Home Builders' International Builders' Show ® ) – covering 1.2 million total net square feet and welcoming an expected 110,000 + design and construction professionals. "We are so proud of the community we've created at KBIS," said Jason McGraw, Group Vice President, KBIS. "The success of this show is down to the leaders, creators, thinkers, and innovators who attend and display at this event, and we're inspired every year by what we see. Without fail, KBIS defies even the highest expectations we set, and we can't wait to show the kitchen and bath industry all that's in store for 2025." Please visit www.kbis.com to register. VERONA APPLIANCES INTRODUCES THE PRIMA COLLECTION The next generation of ranges features 36" electric, dual fuel, and gas options in a durable stainless steel finish Verona Appliances introduces the next generation of Italian-made 36" ranges for the home. The chic new Prima Collection boasts a spacious 5.0-cubic-foot oven cavity with easy-clean enamel, a soft- close oven door, elegant controls, an intelligently designed cooktop surface, a full-width storage compartment, and broiler pan assembly. The Prima Electric 36" Range features five electric burners under a sleek black vitroceramic cooktop and boasts a powerful center burner that can take your recipe from PerfectSimmer™ to InstaBoil™ all with the turn of a knob. The Prima Dual Fuel 36" Range and Prima Gas 36" Range have five powerful Italian-made SABAF burners that are designed for efficiency and safety. The gas burners are complemented by heavy-duty continuous cast iron grates. Dual Fuel and Electric models feature a digital clock and timer plus 11 oven functions – such as defrost, broil, convection bake, and pizza – for true restaurant-style cooking at home. "We are seeing consumers embrace a more modest lifestyle, starting with smarter purchase decisions," said Melissa Haber, senior vice president of EuroChef USA, the official importer of Verona Appliances. "The Prima Collection is the perfect blend of style and functionality with a price point just as attractive. Paired with additional accessories like Verona Appliances' new space saver shelf, air fry tray, or stainless steel griddle, the Prima Collection allows homeowners to take their cooking to the next level." To further personalize and enhance their kitchen appliance, consumers can also choose to replace the chrome finish knobs with soft-touch burgundy or matte black options. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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