With just over a week to go before opening, this autumn's Top Drawer is promising the strongest line-up of home accessory, kitchen and dining brands seen at the show to date.

Fire-risk halogen heater withdrawn 2-Sep-2010

An electric halogen heater that poses a fire risk has been withdrawn from the market.

Clas Ohlson plans nationwide rollout for UK 2-Sep-2010

Clas Ohlson, the Swedish homewares, electricals and DIY retailer, says it wants to grow its small UK presence into a nationwide chain.

Hacker destroys Kings Lynn cookshop’s website 31-Aug-2010

An award-winning Norfolk cookshop is warning other retailers to be on their guard after a hacker targeted its website and wiped out its online business at a stroke.

Demand and profit up at Aga Rangemaster 31-Aug-2010

Cooker manufacturer Aga Rangemaster – which also owns the Divertimenti cookshops – has returned to profit.

New electrical superstore for Kings Lynn 31-Aug-2010

East Anglian independent electrical chain Bennetts is to open a new superstore in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Decco golfers raise £1,300 for Rainy Day Trust 31-Aug-2010

Guests at the recent Decco Chesham golf tournament raised over £1,300 for housewares industry charity The Rainy Day Trust.

M&S to axe four stores 26-Aug-2010

Marks & Spencer is to close four of its under-performing stores.

Croydon John Lewis at Home opens today 26-Aug-2010

The second John Lewis at Home store, on Purley Way, Croydon, opens today - taking advantage of the August bank holiday weekend.

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Best gifts are those not on the wedding list 25-Aug-2010

Over one in 10 wedding guests fail to take a gift to a wedding, with the younger guests being the worst offenders.

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