Retailers watch new category

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Retailers' commitments to the new machine-made stemwares have been slow. Some believe that it will be difficult to displace hand-made stemware. Through technological advances, makers have duplicated man-made, high-priced styling with machines, thus bringing the prices down to the $10-to-20 range. Manufacturers believe that they can offer the customer style at a moderate price.

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'The hard part is executing the Plan': Topper of Anchor

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Anchor Hocking is moving toward consumer products as shown by the sale of their glass container division and by their investments in Towle Manufacturing Co. and in VMC, a French glassware maker. Management is also looking at plastics. Competition is expected to be rough.

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Ryan's hope

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This plastic housewares business executive talks about his revamping the company after his takeover about 13 months ago. He has tried to tailor the merchandise to the needs of the retailer.

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