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Leading water dispenser and filtration specialist Aqua Optima has launched the easy fill Perfect Pour collection, a range of two water filter jugs and an 8-litre fridge-friendly water dispenser. The Perfect Pour collection has been developed using consumer insight and feedback, with 80% of those surveyed expressing a desire for …

Independent home retailers can now register for what show organisers are coining INDX Homewares’ and INDX Furniture’s “biggest and best” show schedules yet. Curated by buying group, Associated Independent Stores (AIS), INDX is celebrating 10 years as the leading order writing show in 2023. The shows have continued to evolve …

As we enter the new year, Bryan Clover, The Rainy Day Trust CEO has issued a statement. “This year has been a challenge once again as global events continue to exert their influence on the Charity sector. The Charities Aid Foundation released a report a few weeks ago talking about …

Hisense is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the UK this month. This celebration comes as the global technology brand enjoyed record-breaking sales in 2021, which saw the brand generate a revenue of £21 billion worldwide, of which £111.7 million came from the UK market alone. Leading the way in laser …

Exclusively returns on June 13-14 2023 at The Business Design Centre, Islington and exhibition space is already 88% sold. Seema Grantham, show sales director, said: “With seven months to go to Exclusively, the current sales position just proves that this sector has lost none of its appetite for a physical …

Owner of the Home Hardware Alness store, Donald Buchanan has won Home Hardware Scotland’s annual Christmas Window Display competition for its independent shop owners. The competition was sponsored by one of Home Hardware’s supplier groups, DKB Household UK Ltd and the proud winner was chosen by its Area sales manager …

The Rainy Day Trust is making one final call to action to support our Christmas Appeal. Bryan Clover, CEO, said: “Applications for help are running at record levels and the current cold snap is placing enormous strain on family finances as the heating is on for longer.  Please encourage your …

Spring Fair has announced the Inspiring Retail Stage content programme which delivers a schedule packed full of incredible speakers including Theo Paphitis, as well as inspiring and informative insights, awards, plus the essential home and gift trends for 2024. Created as a platform to champion retail, the Inspiring Retail Stage’s …

The public rallied together to support their local shops, restaurants, and cafés as Small Business Saturday celebrated its 10th year in the UK. According to research commission by American Express, £774m was spent in small businesses nationwide. The total spend was up nearly 30% (29.4%) on last year as 12.8million …

Consumers are once again embracing key life moments after the pandemic and are planning to continue doing so in the year ahead and beyond, according to the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) 2023 Occasions Report. Results from the 2023 Occasions Survey suggest that housewares retailers and suppliers should continually consider their …