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Bruce Crane, the ex-MD of housewares distributor ICTC, has launched a new distribution company.

Robert Dyas Group has been sold to Gladys Emmanuel Limited, a company wholly owned by Theo Paphitis, for an undisclosed sum.

Following the announcement that the Great Yorkshire Show has been cancelled due to wet weather, the organiser of Home & Gift has confirmed that Home & Gift in West Harrogate will continue to open as planned.

The first ever Godalming Great British Bake Off, which took place during the annual Godalming Food Festival on July 7, was a 'great success', according to Tessa Droy, proprietor of the Surrey's town The Farmhouse Kitchen cookshop.

AGA has created an almost life-size 'hologram effect' of the famous industrialist Abraham Darby, who talks to the shoppers passing by AGA's Divertimenti store in Knightsbridge. Using 'whispering windows' technology, the sound of his voice is broadcast to passersby.

The UK is being urged to go nuts for the environment on Monday October 22 to celebrate National Nut Day.

Bring your bakeware and cake decorating equipment to the fore: The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens next month.

Nearly half of adults (45%) believe coffee has a higher social status than tea (12%), according to a new survey by premium coffee brand Nespresso.

Baileys Home Store is "one of the most inspiring home stores you'll ever visit," claims retail consultant Mary Portas.

Spring Fair International was named Best Tradeshow Exhibition (above 2,000 m) at the annual Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards 2012, held in London on July 6.