Aluminum prices soar up to 25%: mfrs. expected to pass aluminum cookware prices on to retailers

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Cookware manufacturers didn't stockpile aluminum during the recession when prices were low, and now, increased demand is causing prices to rise dramatically. Cookware accounts for only 6.4% of the total aluminum market, the greatest demand coming from the automotive and construction industries. Cookware manufacturers are handling the higher costs by increasing efficiency and prices.

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Retailers in dark about price hikes

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Aluminum has been held at depressed prices, but now manufacturers of aluminum cookware are planning to raise prices. Retailers are not well informed about this and are divided in their reactions. Some think the increases will be small, others predict drop-offs in sales if prices rise too much.

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Mfrs. say hand-held vacuums carry category sales

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Sales of hand-held vacuum cleaners are climbing, while those of uprights and cannisters remain constant. More companies are making hand vacs as they see the sales potential, especially impulse sales. Another popular product in the category is the non-electric sweeper.

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