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While it may not be a core category for most home improvement operations, housewares can address customers’ daily needs and comforts and fill a hole in the local market. A cooking small appliance section in particular is an excellent category for impulse buys and can be easily curated to showcase current trends. Hardware Retailing recommends five popular small appliances to round out your cooking section and bring in sales to your operation.
Coffee Makers and Accessories
The Ninja DualBrew Coffee Maker from Ninja brews coffee in four ways: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew. Users can brew grounds in 10 sizes, ranging from a single-serve cup to a full 12-cup carafe, or brew pods from 6 to 12 ounces.
This rechargeable handheld milk frother from Kaffe quickly froths and stirs milk in less than 30 seconds and is rechargeable with a USB connector. The frother is made from durable, rust-free stainless steel and includes a lightweight, comfortable handle.
Vacuum Sealer
The MaxVac Go Cordless Vacuum Sealer is ideal for customers like hunters and chefs who want to preserve food on the go. The sealer includes intuitive controls to remove air and seal food, a built-in roll holder cutter and a lithium-ion battery and USB-C charging port.
Air Fryers
The Instant Pot VORTEX Mini Air Fryer is a compact, counter-space-saving kitchen appliance that includes six cooking functions: air fry, bake, roast, broil, dehydrate and reheat. The air fryer has a 4-quart capacity, ideal for one to four servings, is dishwasher safe and includes safety features like auto shutoff and overheat protection.
The GAF7020B Panorama Air Fryer from Gourmia has a 7-quart capacity, a large, curved window and a 3D holographic display projecting time, temperature and display messages. The air fryer includes 12 cooking settings, guided cooking prompts and is nonstick and dishwasher safe.
