The Hoptimist family has grown with five new members who will bring sport into your living room and give everyone’s spirits a boost at the same time. These new little sports friends remind us that it’s not just about getting on base, making holes-in-one and scoring – it’s also about enjoying each and every moment and keeping spirits high from start to finish. Life is about keeping going – and having fun along the way.
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Claude Dozorme challenges itself and strengthen its position to face new challenges
At the helm of the century-old cutlery brand, which he took over nearly three years ago, Didier Perret is full of ideas and resources to keep Claude Dozorme on the path to success. Driven by ambition and pragmatism, his strategy reflects a confident man keen on connecting the brand with younger generations. To do so, he isn’t afraid to challenge himself and shake up the established order. Interview.
HONG KONG, A LEADING HUB IN THE HOME INDUSTRY
The Home InStyle exhibition will be held in Hong Kong from April 26 to 29, 2025, offering buyers in Asia during this key period for international sourcing a premium selection of products. It’s an opportunity to meet suppliers carefully selected by the HKTDC team to meet the needs of buyers specialising in creating premium assortments. The event proves to be an ideal venue to connect with manufacturers from China, as well as Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka—sources that are difficult to find elsewhere. As part of Hong Kong’s ambition to establish itself as a design platform, the exhibition has the means to elevate its expertise and raise the quality of its offerings, as we saw during our visit in 2024. French businesses and buyers interested in the event can obtain further information by contacting the Paris office of the HKTDC, led by Sino-French Man Linh Swan.
THE CHICAGO SHOW KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES
A major event in the home goods industry across the Atlantic, the Inspired Home Show is constantly evolving to stay connected to the times. A key marketplace for European brands looking to expand into the American market, it also provides an opportunity for visiting French buyers to discover new brands and immerse themselves in American retail culture. A real source of inspiration.
Revol unveils a unique and patented customisation technique
Thanks to its long-standing expertise in decoration, previously exclusive to luxury brands, professionals in the restaurant and international hotel industries can now access over 400 customisable items from Revol’s collection. In addition to the well-established chromography technique, which involves baking a design onto the rim of a plate or mug, the French manufacturer patented a new technique in 2024 for decorating ceramics through laser ablation. This groundbreaking innovation produces a rich visual effect, ensuring that the markings are completely indelible.
THE JJA GROUP REAFFIRMS ITS CSR AMBITIONS
On the occasion of its presence at Ambiente 2025, the JJA Group reaffirms its CSR Ambitions.
The strong new promises of Monbento
Building on its original concept, monbento has become a French pioneer in the highly competitive world of on-the-go meals. Through conviction, innovation, and creative ideas, it has built a unique brand universe that unites a strong community. This is a strength on which it relies to prepare for the future. An interview with Élodie Mosnier, its new Managing Director.
Mepal expands its brand territory and strenghthens its position in France
Chosen to accelerate Mepal‘s development in France, Nicolas Markuc shares with us the brand’s new ambitions, as it plans to launch three new product categories in 2025. This broad range of offerings is expected to help the Dutch brand break into new retail channels, including large-scale distribution. Its strength lies in its advanced design approach […]
New at Rosti !
In 2025, Rosti, the Danish kitchenware brand introduces its two new must-have items.
How to succeed on the German market
Ambiente is a global event that provides an opportunity for trade with our German neighbours. Despite being hit hard by a historic crisis, the country remains the world’s third-largest economy and an attractive market for French businesses. However, setting up business across the Rhine is not something that can be improvised, and having an expert to […]
DEPARTMENT STORES: A GROUP PORTRAIT
The Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine is hosting a major exhibition entitled « The Saga of Department Stores from 1850 to the Present Day. » This exhibition explores their evolution in a multidisciplinary manner on a global scale. The influence of these great temples of consumption continues to shape our societies. Five years were needed to […]
ESTÉBAN, a house of perfumes and emotions, cultivates the art of better living together
For over 40 years, Estéban has elegantly created refined home fragrances: candles, bouquets, sprayers, fragrance trees, mist diffusers, and fragrance mists...Born between Paris and Montpellier, the perfume house has established itself as a leader in the industry while preserving its unique know-how and authentic values. Home Fashion News visited the production site with Laurent Pichon, CEO of Estéban, and Virginie Pruvost, Brand Director (Estéban and Géodésis) and CSR.
PANTONE MOCHA MOUSSE : savour the colour of the year 2025 with de Buyer
This velvety brown follows Peach Fuzz, the Colour of the Year 2024, and embodies a quest for serenity and grounding—a reflection of the growing appeal of natural, comforting tones. Inspired by this, we asked Chef Philippe Laruelle to create a special recipe for the occasion. Here’s how to prepare a delicious chocolate mousse.
ARCOS expands its expertise
The Spanish knife giant Arcos is enhancing its culinary know-how with the launch of "Samoa Iconic", a collection of frying pans and saucepans that combine performance, elegant design, and environmental responsibility
PEUGEOT invents the world’s most advanced salt grinding mechanism
Making its global debut at Ambiente, the "Zirlion" is a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind innovation. Peugeot thus becomes the first brand to guarantee the creation of glacier-fine salt in just seconds which not only reveals the true taste of salt but also enhances its intensity with the smallest dose— A clear advantage for health. This remarkable innovation once again allows the lion-branded company to leave its mark on the history of industrial design.