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George at Asda has partnered with television presenter Stacey Solomon. The tie-up will see the retailer release a 200+ piece homeware collection designed by Solomon that spreads across bath, bed, dining, living and accessories. ‘At Home with Stacey Solomon Exclusively for George Home’ will be available online and in-store from …

UK manufacturer of cookware, Pendeford has joined BHETA.  Founded in 1958, the family-owned business specialises in cookware, bakeware, teapots & kettles, high quality plastic kitchenware and laundry accessories. Originally known for producing hand spun polished aluminium Pendeford has evolved over decades to being a leading supplier of high-quality homewares with …

BHETA is to hold a networking webinar with the online arm of US multinational retail corporation, Walmart on Thursday 14th September at 2pm. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear a presentation from the Head of Home Category for Walmart.com, Lane Robertson, ahead of a Q&A session where Lane will …

Ultimate Products has announced its trading update for the year ended 31 July, 2023, with unaudited sales up 8%. Group revenue increased 8% to a record £166.3m, up from £154.2m in 2022, which was driven by exceptional growth in the online division, where revenues were up 64% year-on-year, together with an improved …

Justin Delapa has been appointed as general manager of KitchenAid EMEA and will be responsible for the brand’s strategic vision. Delapa has a strong background, due to his senior management experience with KitchenAid US, most recently as global director of Coffee & Espresso. In his 16 years within the Whirlpool …

Andrew Goodacre, BIRA CEO, released a statement on the accessibility issues associated with high streets. There is a unique charm in visiting bustling high streets, where independent retailers contribute to the local character and economy while seeing shoppers enjoying the experience of a few hours exploring and making use of …

Independent retailers visiting INDX Homewares, curated by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), on 12th and 13th September will be granted access to a number of first-to-market exclusive offerings across Kitchen & Dining, Small Electricals, Home Textiles, Soft Furnishings,  Home Accessories, Pets and more. Over the last 10 years, AIS has been …

Amidst concerns that the government is backsliding on their green pledges, millions of Brits have accepted they will need to expand their pockets to commit to climate action, admitting they are willing to spend up to 25% more for sustainable products, according to a new poll from Yonder. Still weathering …

The countdown to Small Business Saturday is officially on, as #TheTour2023 returns to spotlight and support small businesses all over the country. Kicking off in Inverness on Monday 30th October 2023, ‘The Tour’ will visit 23 locations across the UK to shine a light on the contribution of the UK’s …

With over 430 global manufacturers confirmed from 14 countries already, the UK’s only international responsible sourcing exhibition, Source Home & Gift which takes place from 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham, is scaling up its accredited home and giftware line-up to meet the UK’s growing sourcing needs. Suzanne Ellingham, …