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AUGUST 2024 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 This year, the total number of attendees to ICFF topped 13,000 and qualified buyers came in over 10,000, up 8% over the previous year, a strong indication of the industry's desire to engage and the positive response to the new changes at ICFF. "As a result of our team's efforts over the past year, the show floor is better curated, featuring design brands that are contemporary and original, with a balanced mix between U.S. and international, and emerging and well-known brands. The floor plan is well-designed, making it more digestible and easier to navigate, with multiple destinations to discover new products under one roof. The programming is rich, inviting the audience to engage in conversations on diverse topics, and high-quality content with a global impact. The overall show experience has improved, welcoming visitors with fresh, bold branding, better signage, color-coded features, and multiple designed areas for lounging, socializing, and networking. Additionally, the ICFF Editors Awards ceremony was more entertaining this year, thanks to our new master of ceremony, Dan Rosen," Hainaut and Pijoulat added. Dates for ICFF 2025 are set for May 18-20, 2025. Please visit www.icff.com. for more information. CELEBRATING MINIMALIST DESIGN New Delgada shower bases from Acquabella are an innovative alternative to tile Introducing the Delgada Collection of one-piece shower bases from Acquabella, designed to create a beautiful, functional, accessible shower environment. Shower bases are a smart and increasingly popular choice for today's contemporary bathrooms – practical and space-saving, while setting the style of the room. The Delgada shower bases are offered in a variety of sizes ranging from a square 36" x 36" to a linear 72" x 42", with center or enddrain configurations, to ensure there's a perfect fit for every bathroom. They are made exclusively in mineral composite and feature the brand's Pizarra natural stone texture that offers a non-slip surface and feels lovely underfoot. Choose from dramatic black and white or elegant shades of sand, gray, and charcoal. The low-profile, multiple-threshold design allows for the installation of glass enclosures on up to three sides, resulting in a streamlined modern look. Also, the bases can be recessed into the floor for a seamless, zero-barrier installation, making entrance and exit easier. Manufactured in Spain, a country globally recognized for fine craftsmanship and a source of world-class tile, these shower bases resemble a single large slab. Thanks to their solid one-piece construction, there's no need to worry about replacing or re-sealing grout – the Delgada shower bases are extremely easy to care for. The non-porous, shock-resistant surface is UV and stain resistant to ensure durability and low maintenance. Discover Acquabella at acquabella.us, or mtibaths.com Welcome to Acquabella, where the combination of natural minerals, science, and artistry results in design-savvy products that satisfy traditional, transitional, and contemporary tastes. Acquabella means bathroom tubs, sinks, and shower bases that are beautiful, functional, and durable. Acquabella products go beyond form and function with ingenuity, texture, and geometric patterns that create the unexpected. Rooted in a strong European design ethos, Acquabella's international designs bring the best of all worlds to customers' bathrooms. Please visit www.mtibaths.com for more information. NATIONWIDE MARKETING GROUP AND ZEPHYR LAUNCH UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT The partnership makes Zephyr a preferred vendor for NMG members with its performance- driven, technology-focused ventilation options and specialty kitchen appliances Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) is eager to announce a new partnership with Zephyr to bring its industry-leading collection of kitchen ventilation and refrigeration products to NMG members. Through this agreement, members gain an option to carry the Zephyr indoor and outdoor collection of luxury kitchen appliances. "This partnership is a major opportunity for our members to win in the premium and luxury appliance market," said John O'Halloran and John Laing, head of luxury and head of premium products for NMG. "Our partnership is a unique agreement available to NMG Members. In addition to Zephyr's dedication to innovation, safety and performance, our members can expect streamlined messaging and