Retail News - July/August 2007

COCOA BLOSSOM / Mikasa Canada Customer reaction to Mikasa’s new Cocoa Blossom pattern was the strongest for any pattern in recent memory. As such, the company is placing all bets on this rich cocoa brown exotic floral motif. SRP: Five-piece setting $150.

PURE WHITE / Royal Doulton Canada One of four patterns from Royal Doulton’s new Everyday Essentials line, Pure White is sleek and sophisticated, perfect for the urbane consumer. SRP: 16-piece set $199.99.

BLACK & WHITE

TERENCE CONRAN COLLECTION /

Royal Doulton Canada Fashioned by acclaimed British designer Terence Conran, this comprehensive collection from Royal Doulton includes stoneware, glassware and wood accessories. Dinnerware is available in two patterns, Albion White and Chophouse. SRP: 16-piece sets $139 for Albion White and $179 for Chophouse.

MARLENE / Villeroy & Boch Tableware Inspired by the roaring ’20s, Marlene from Villeroy & Boch weds Art Deco influences with classically modern thinking. The all-white pattern features ziggurat corners, an iconic look for the period.

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