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Lifetime Brands host independents focused soirée with Michel Roux Jr.

On the back of their Spring Showroom event earlier this month showcasing 100’s of new products, Lifetime Brands welcomed independent customers on Tuesday 20th February to their showroom soirée – hosted in conjunction with world famous chef Michel Roux Jr. and the AIS INDX show. The evening kicked off with …

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Exclusively 2024 100% sold out

Exhibition space at the UK’s leading housewares, gift and small domestic electricals show, Exclusively (11th and 12th June 2024 at The Business Design Centre, Islington) is already 100% sold, says show chair, Will Jones. “With just over four months to go, the speed at which the space was snapped up, …

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Dunelm plans to expand in London

Dunelm is planning to launch its first stores within the inner boroughs of London after it saw its highest sales growth rate last year in the capital. The retailer reported sales were up 4.5% to £872.5m during the 26 weeks to 30 December. Dunelm said it saw growth in shopper …

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The Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million returns

The Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million will return this year. Bryan Clover, The Rainy Day Trust CEO, said: “Now that the excesses of Christmas are drifting into the background, it’s a great time to start thinking about joining our Mad March Million.  Teams of 3 or 4 aim to …

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myspike launches into UK retail

After gaining popularity online and consumer shows, mySpike is now ready to launch into UK farm shops, kitchenware stores and garden centres. Over the past five years, the team at mySpike vertical cooking tool have been perfecting the design so that it cooks effectively and quickly, creating healthy meals whether …

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New issue of Housewares out now!

The January/February issue of Housewares Magazine is available to read now! It’s a wrap for the first two trade shows of the year with Ambiente and Spring Fair closing on a high. It was great to see a lot of first-time exhibitors at both events and it is a true …

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The Housewares Awards 2024: ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

Due to popular demand, the entry deadline for the Housewares Awards 2024 has been extended! You now have until Monday 26th February to put yourself in the running to receive the ultimate accolade. To enter, click HERE. Taking place on 5th July 2024 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, …

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Dunelm reveals strong half year results

Dunelm Group plc, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, has announced its interim results for the 26 weeks to 30 December 2023. Key highlights include: Strong sales growth in the first half, with total sales increasing by 4.5%, leading to market share gains. Growth in active customers of 4.2%, alongside increased …

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New member joins BHETA Export Committee

Robert Winstanley has joined the BHETA Export Committee. The export committee’s overriding objective is to encourage and support BHETA members either to start exporting or to build their existing export business. Winstanley is the sales director for Gleener Inc., a Canadian-based housewares brand with a line-up of sustainable fabric care …

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Meyer introduces Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense™ Technology

Meyer Corporation – the inventors of hard-anodized nonstick cookware – introduces Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense™ Technology, the world’s first “extreme nonstick” collection. Consumers’ biggest pain point with nonstick cookware is how they easily get damaged or scratched. Circulon’s most advanced collection features unparalleled nonstick durability to eliminate scratching, sticking, …

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