A number of emerging risks could plunge UK retailing into crisis over the next 10 years, according to new research from Verdict Consulting, which says that retailers must be proactive in managing these risks if they are to survive.

Online retailers are holding their own despite worsening conditions in the high street, with UK shoppers spending 38% more over the internet in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2007.

A fall in retail sales between May and June hit a new low, the 3.9% slump being the largest since Office for National Statistics records began in 1986.

Six members of the cookshop fraternity recently enjoyed the first UK retailer trip organised by distributor Haus to the Rosle factory in Marktoberdorf, Germany.

As knife crime gains an increasingly-high profile, the design of kitchen knives is at the centre of a growing debate.

Bissell has moved into the pet care sector with what it describes as probably the biggest offering of pet cleaning products in the floor care market.

Rayware says its elegant Ambience range will create a classic feel in the home.

La Cafetière is promising an exciting line-up for this September’s Autumn Fair.

Because the needs of the individual and their local authority vary so much, Brabantia provides a range of recycling products that helps people design their own waste management and separation system.

Vibrant red and slate blue are the latest colours to be sported by the Prestige Deco range of kettles and toasters from Meyer Group.

This Summer has seen the launch of the Giles & Posner’s new EAT Range, a selection of exciting new food entertainment products, a pleasurable yet healthy way to enjoy food.

This clever pourer not only makes pouring wine easier but contained within the device is a magnet, which creates a magnetic field which adds 8 degrees of maturation! The magnet stimulates the iron molecules present in the wine which, then collide and the result is aged wine! RRP £14.99

The new Gripi range has a knife or pair of scissors which are perfect for every household cutting or slicing job. Furthermore the unique soft touch Gripi handle provides confidence to perform tasks to perfection - plus they make perfect gifts too!

The enormous Judge Vista range of stainless steel cookware has just been supplemented by two sizes of Sauteuse pans, ideal for Home Entertaining, which becomes ever more popular.

Not just an ordinary stain resistant Microwave Saucepan!